Alex Dixon

Mechanical design of audio, IT electronics, lighting systems, and medical devices. Extensive Solidworks modeling and drafting. Integration of client specs and release process. FEM/FEA. Overseas vendor and supply chain management. DFM support for 3D printing, injection molding, ultrasonic welding.

Design engineering of augmented reality glasses systems, mobile power packs, and user interface components. Extensive Solidworks surfacing. EPDM environment. DFM. FEM/FEA. Hardware test and validation. Vendor and supply chain management.

Designed and produced composite material patterns for processing into aerospace, automotive, recreational, and industrial applications. Roll forming, compression and bladder molding of carbon, kevlar, glass and spectra pre-preg composites. Additional Qualifications: SolidWorks 2000

Operating independent consultancy providing Industrial Design and Engineering services to scores of private and commercial clients, including:

CAD modeling, virtual integration, and rapid prototyping of theatrical 3D glasses systems. Complex surfacing and lofting. External parametric modeling and integration.

Mechanical design of robotic reconnaissance aircraft and ground systems components. Extensive use of Solidworks. Drawing and document production to ASME Y14.5 and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. Vendor and supply chain mediation of engineering requirements. Member of Design Standards Committee. Compliance with ITAR designation as Tier 1 Military Supplier. Diverse manufacturing base encompassing composite structures machined and molded parts, rapid prototyping, tool making, and electronics.