Kenneth Shafer

Redesign, from the ground up, the award winning SmartDrive MX2+ with PushTracker.
Modeled all components and assemblies in Solidworks.
Generated production drawings for all components.
Researched new suppliers, qualified them and awarded projects.
Sketch images for provisional patents.
Preliminary designs for self-balancing seat frame.
Create prototype and production parts using shop equipment.
Worked on conceptual designs for various projects.
Create chair simulations and environments in Unreal Engine.

Model interior plastic components to retro fit high end electronics.
Assist customer in a cost reduction study.
Design a desktop replicator for a computer docking station supplier.
Create a lockout system for an exercise bike.
Studio Engineer for an automotive seating company.
Redesign IP surfaces to new equipment.
Design a wireless charger unit using surfaces provided by the Industrial Design group.

Modify existing designs and update drawings in Pro-E and Catia v5.
Conduct capability studies on the manufacturing floor to ensure process capability.
Process raw data and determine process capability using Minitab.
Participate in production trial runs (PTR) and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) meetings.
Perform tolerance stacks.
Write Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and deviations using Agile as needed.
Write Test Plans for module studies.
Work with suppliers (rapid prototype and short run) to procure sample parts.
Conduct resistance testing of welds from various materials.
Work with the Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure proper documentation is available in Agile.

Mechanical Designer creating new products for individuals with disabilities.
Designed a multi-component manual, self-elevating wheelchair assembly using Solidworks.
Followed the project from design, to prototype to first production sample.
Built mock-ups to test out design ideas.
Involved with the redesign of a wheelchair measuring tool kit.
Co-inventor of a manual wheel hub lock system.
Assist with the day to day computer issues (Cad, software, hardware, plotters, etc.).
Created a touch screen console housing for a treadmill.
Work with suppliers, both domestically and overseas to ensure proper manufacturing.
Designed an innovative ergonomic push rim and worked with manufacturing companies.
Work as program manager on multiple projects.
Handle all sales shipments within the office as well as other administrative duties that are needed.
Developing motorized, power assist wheel for manual wheelchair application.

Product Design in various fields including automotive, consumer product, marine, medical and computer. Knowledgeable in multiple CAD systems as well as computer administration duties.
Design components using Cad software (Ideas, Catia v5 (r12-18), Unigraphics and Solidworks (2006-2008)) as requested by customers and/or engineering staff.
Assist with the day to day computer issues (Cad, software, hardware, plotters, etc.).
Attend customer meetings to obtain detail design information to apply towards current design.
Generate animation files to demonstrate how our customers’ product is installed.
Program management to ensure customer satisfaction is met.
Create surface models for Class-A surfacing.

Designed plastic returnable packaging and material handling components using AutoCad and SDRC I-Deas.

Daily maintained network/workstations for the Cad Department.
Created visual aid bill of materials for line workers.
Operated and kept up maintenance on the wave soldering machine.
Assisted users with computer issues.
Installed new software as needed.
Inspected and repaired circuit boards on the line.