Aaron Poole
Portland
Summary
Innovative engineering leader and mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience guiding product development, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation strategy in consumer and medical device industries. Proven ability to lead teams from concept to commercialization, driving efficiency, quality, and business growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Mechanical Engineering (Part Time)
Orthopedic Wellness Laboratories
Portland
07.2023 - Current
- Guide technical strategy and mentor engineers across multiple programs.
- Manage IP documentation and direct mechanical system architecture for new devices
- Operate as a working manager, design and develop alongside other engineers
Vice President of Engineering
RYCA International
Portland
01.2022 - Current
- Lead the engineering organization overseeing product innovation, mechanical architecture, and team development.
- Partner with executives to align business and technical strategy, driving innovation and profitability.
- Cultivate supplier relationships and lead collaborative design sprints and problem-solving workshops.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Orthopedic Wellness Laboratories
Portland
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Co-led mechanical design and integration of physical therapy devices from prototype through field trials.
- Authored test protocols, validated mechanical concepts, and filed 3 patents.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
RYCA International
Portland
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed core technical architecture for next-generation brush head systems.
- Drove functional design and validation through iterative prototyping and analysis.
Product Design Engineer / Project Manager
64 Audio
Portland
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Directed mechanical design and manufacturing processes for high-performance in-ear monitors.
- Managed schedules, cost, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.
Project Engineer & Senior Mechanical Engineer II
L’Oreal Beauty Devices / Clarisonic
Redmond
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Led product development for brush heads and applicators across global teams.
- Drove innovation that resulted in 11 U.S. design and utility patents.
- Recognized with L’Oréal R&I Poster Symposium Award (2015) and Spirit Award (2018).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration
Portland State University
PortlandSkills
- Engineering Leadership & Team Development
- Project Management
- Mechanical Design & Systems Engineering
- Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Supplier & Partner Management
- Risk Assessment / DFMEA
- Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies
Certification
PMP (Project Management Institute) - #4226495, issued November 2025
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt (Acuity Institute) - October 2012
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid road and trail runner, cyclist, and hiker.
- Enjoys outdoor adventures with family, Portland Timbers supporter, and homebrewer.
Patents And Awards
- 11 U.S. Design and Utility Patents (Clarisonic / L’Oréal)
- L’Oréal Research & Innovation Poster Symposium Award – 2015
- L’Oréal Spirit Award – 2018
- 3 Patents Filed (2 granted) (Orthopedic Wellness Labs, 2020–2023)
Timeline
Director, Mechanical Engineering (Part Time)
Orthopedic Wellness Laboratories
07.2023 - Current
Vice President of Engineering
RYCA International
01.2022 - Current
Principal Mechanical Engineer
RYCA International
08.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Orthopedic Wellness Laboratories
09.2019 - 07.2023
Product Design Engineer / Project Manager
64 Audio
10.2018 - 08.2019
Project Engineer & Senior Mechanical Engineer II
L’Oreal Beauty Devices / Clarisonic
01.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration
Portland State University