• Mechanical design lead for robust delivery cargo securement system integrated into proprietary Cruise/GM Origin vehicle, featuring adjustable preload and length, validated closely with reliability team using CAE and automotive shock/ vibe/environmental testing, UX installation studies

• Thermoformed cosmetic closeout panel design with strict ID requirements, tight installation timing & space constraints

• Cargo unit install/remove procedure evaluation & equipment sourcing, driving towards nationwide deployment and facility preparation

• Engaged in a variety of programs investigating the future of cooking. Experience in capacitive touch displays, cooling architectures, material selection for outdoor and high-temp environments, early-stage prototyping/validation.

• Lead engineer on Weber smart grill UI interface, bringing product through Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT/Production cycles remotely with overseas CMs during pandemic travel restrictions. Design includes cosmetic 2-shot IM plastic enclosure intended for adverse environmental conditions (thermal, UV, salt/fog, water ingress), dead front display, and light piped features. Worked closely with EE team to establish MCOs, source & test components. Collaborated with QA team to establish test plan, provide detail drawings with GD&T, and run failure analysis exercises on any part/assembly issues during production ramp. Product is currently shipping globally.

• Internal engineering lead on fast-paced autonomous sidewalk delivery project for Postmates X, including detail part design for rotomolded housing, integrated injection molded/CNC assembly for passively cooled LED headlamp & taillight enclosures, water ingress protection, surface finishing & cosmetic decoration, ME/EE integration, and test plan creation

• Premium countertop gelato machine - designed sheetmetal chassis and dispense mechanism assembly, prototyped spring-loaded drawer opening mechanism to optimize tactile experience

• Led engineering efforts on a variety of projects including testing & verification of a Peltier-cooled sleep mask, architecture and component layout for a connected home security system, and prototyping of a capacitive-touch jacket, collaborating closely with the industrial design team to rigorously preserve design intent

• Regularly managed client engagement, project requirements documentation, vendor oversight, prototyping, detail drawing & part release