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Byron Gillen

Irvine, CA
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    Experienced Product Design Engineer with 35+ years in automotive wheel design and 3D modeling. Proven expertise in developing innovative forged wheels, managing complex engineering projects, and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in advanced CAD software including Rhino, BricsCAD, and KeyShot, with a strong track record of enhancing market appeal through innovative product offerings and strategic design initiatives.

  • Education
    • N/A General Education
      Orange Coast College
      2006 - 2009
      I completed my general education here.
  • Experience
    • Product Designer
      KG1 Forged
      Irvine, CA
      Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)
      • Conceptualized new designs from rough sketches to 2d CAD & 3D models to final renderings using BricsCAD, Rhino 8, & Keyshot.
      • Collaborated with COO to bring new designs to market.
    • Product Design Engineer
      Ultra Wheel
      Irvine, CA
      Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)
      • Oversees diverse responsibilities spanning engineering, design, and vehicle applications.
      • Conceptualize new designs from rough sketches to 2d CAD & 3D models to final renderings.
      • Researched & Presented idea of moving company forward into the Forged Wheel Market.
      • Interact with outside customers (TIS, Les Schwab & ATD) on new designs.
    • Product Design Engineer
      Wheel Pros(now called Hoonigan)
      Irvine, CA
      Jan 2009 - Jan 2023 (14 years)
      • Used my design and engineering skills to create customized forged wheels across multiple brands and configurations.
      • Created machine drawings using AutoCAD & BricsCad, and 3d models using I-DEAS & Rhino 7 for the development of Monoblock, two and three-piece forged wheels for the high-end wheel market, as well as spinners, and steering wheels.
      • Contributed significantly to the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the engineering department.
      • Checked other engineers’ drawings & models for correctness, continuity of design elements, and overall accuracy to sales order specifications.
      • Processed sales orders and ensured order accuracy within engineering and manufacturing standards.
  • Industries
    • Luxury Goods
    • Transportation
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • CAD Design
    • Engineering
    • Keyshot
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Design
    • Product Development
    • Rhinoceros
    • Transportation
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