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Product Innovation
Todd Loewy
Portland, OR
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About
Innovative, forward-thinking, industrial design engineer with expertise in the conceptualization, development and fabrication of inventive mechanical designs and products. With over ten years of experience and the unique ability to combine industrial and mechanical design, I have created award winning electro-mechanical consumer and commercial products. Working for such clients as Nike, Toyota, FAO Schwarz, Planar Systems, Runco, and many more, I have gained extensive experience in a variety of markets ranging from complex consumer products to retail fixtures. I've come to understand not only the importance of a product's quality in engineering and development, but also the importance of the brand itself and it's value in the marketplace.
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Education
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B.S; F.E mechanical engineeringUniversity of Colorado1997 - 2001and now have EIT status
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acoustical engineering electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineeringUniversity of Wollongong1998 - 1999
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Experience
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Industrial DesignerPlanar SystemsApr 2010 - Present (16 years 2 months)Partners with the Vice President of Technology and Vice President of Marketing in the development of new technology applications for industry leading video displays and large format digital signage.
• Create mechanical and industrial designs for consumer and commercial products to expand market audience and improve quality and efficiency.
• Strong application of SolidWorks for conceptual designs, product development and engineering drawings.
• Utilize a variety of skills relating to electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal, and industrial design.
• Build and test first generation prototypes for design verification and proof of concept.
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Owner/DesignerSquare Root Industries, LLCJul 2009 - Present (16 years 11 months)Utilize engineering and graphic design to produce high-end furniture, which combines multiple mediums including metal, wood, acrylic, paint and glass.
• Consult, design and fabricate customized products for clients including Nike, ZGF Architects and the University of Oregon.
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Design EngineerChicago Scenic StudiosJul 2006 - Jun 2008 (1 year 11 months)Designed and engineered a wide variety of custom themed projects from conception to installation.
• Utilized structural and mechanical engineering to develop and improve efficient and cost effective designs.
• Project liaison between the sales team and the shop floor.
• Focused heavily on television studio sets, theater sets, museum exhibits and trade show exhibits.
• Collaborated with high-profile clients such as CBS Sports (studio set), Rebar: Trump Hotel Chicago (custom furniture), General Motors (NAIAS tradeshow booth) and more. -
Director of EngineeringGeorge & Goldberg Design AssociatesJul 2004 - Apr 2006 (1 year 9 months)Managed on-site and in-house projects through engineering, fabrication and installation of custom builds.
• Provided mechanical, structural and manufacturing design to create touring concert stages, architectural installations and other themed environments.
• Collaborated with Professional Engineers to produce stamped construction drawings.
• Collaborated with high-profile clients including Toyota (designed and fabricated interactive showcase to cross market with Mountain Dew), FAO Schwarz (designed, fabricated and installed an interactive product display for the Flagship store in New York City), Neil Diamond (designed and fabricated international touring stage), and more. -
Project EngineerGlickman Engineering AssociatesJan 2003 - May 2004 (1 year 4 months)Performed theoretical and practical analysis of existing building systems and design of new mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire sprinkler systems.
• Calculated, surveyed and analyzed existing conditions, CAD design (AutoCAD), and created technical reports.
• Designated Project Manager for GEPC’s contract with the New York City Housing Authority. -
Mechanical/Manufacturing EngineerVolant Sports, Inc.May 2001 - Sep 2001 (4 months)Designed, fabricated and assembled manufacturing equipment for high quality snow skis.
• Utilized various machinery such as milling machines, lathes, welding machines and CNC lasers. -
Product TesterOutlast Technologies, IncJan 2000 - May 2000 (4 months)Tasks included controlled environment thermal
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Mechanical /Electrical Engineering InternLouisville Gas and Electric, CoMay 1998 - Aug 1998 (3 months)Tasks included circuit analysis, laboratory coal
testing, and annual reports.
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Awards
EIT (Engineer In Training) Status
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@toddloewy, member since 2010