Brian Keers
Terryville,CT
Summary
Dynamic Product Engineer with a proven track record at Dymax / Tridak, specializing in innovative fluid delivery systems. Expert in SolidWorks and project management, I drive successful product launches and enhance design efficiency. Recognized for optimizing processes and achieving significant improvements in product performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Engineer
Dymax / Tridak
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Oversee mechanical product design for fluid delivery equipment and systems utilizing UV curable adhesives and maskants.
- Engineer advanced systems that seamlessly incorporate maskant dispensing and curing within aerospace and medical production lines
- Sustain, enhance, and verify legacy products through document control, laboratory testing, and evaluation of returned field units.
- Function as subject matter expert in dispensing technology, including precision spray, needle, jetting, and shot valves, in addition to related material feeding systems.
- Support field installation and resolution of issues related to new and existing masking systems.
Project Engineer
Paragon Medical
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed customer-driven projects to ensure timely completion of new mold construction and qualifications.
- Reviewed designs for injection molding tooling, gages, fixtures, and jigs.
- Coordinated procurement process with suppliers from build through delivery and implementation.
- Facilitated project meetings with customers to maintain focus on objectives and timelines.
- Communicated with sales, quality, operations, and vendors to align schedules and designs with customer needs.
- Provided molding processing assistance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Guided IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for compliance and quality assurance.
Senior Innovation & Design Engineer
Silgan Dispensing
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed innovative dispensing package solutions for personal care market, managing projects from design brief to industrialization.
- Created concise presentations showcasing cutting-edge design concepts for customer engagement.
- Applied design analysis tools such as FMEA, FEA, and flow analysis to enhance product designs.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing essential design support and expertise.
- Coordinated design reviews with assembly, molding, and tooling engineers to ensure manufacturability of concepts.
- Implemented PDM system to optimize design documentation workflow.
- Utilized SolidWorks, Moldflow, Visualize, and Simulation for validation and presentation of design concepts.
- Traveled internationally to facilitate product launches through effective mold qualification.
Project Engineer
Stanley Black and Decker
04.2009 - 12.2016
- Led multinational engineering team for Assembly and Demolition product line.
- Ensured timely project completion and adherence to budget for new product launches.
- Managed project schedules and cost analysis from concept to launch across various manufacturing facilities.
- Developed product performance specifications and test plans for new and existing products.
- Directed productivity initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites to achieve corporate goals.
- Secured multiple patents for utility knife designs: US 841333932, EP 2644336 B1 & EP 2409817 B1.
Product Development Engineer
The Siemon Company
11.2007 - 02.2009
- Designed innovative IT connector products for industrial and commercial applications.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to qualify designs for high-speed assembly equipment.
- Managed project planning from initial concept to production phases.
- Developed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks and Pro Engineer software.
- Coordinated with tooling engineers and vendors to validate multi-cavity injection molds.
Mechanical Engineer
Radio Frequency Systems
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Engineer on product development team responsible for bringing new RF filters, duplexers, and telecommunications racks to market.
- Created 3d models and drawings of cast and machined aluminum housings, as well as ceramic, plastic, and sheet metal components.
- Performed tolerance analysis studies, thermal and strength analysis using Cosmos software.
- Conducted thermal and vibration testing to validate RF filter and duplexer designs.
- Traveled to Asian casting facilities to qualify both casting and machining processes of aluminum housings for an RF filter.
Education
b.s. - MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
05.1998
sargent - INSTRUCTOR IN INFANTRY TACTICS AND MORTAR GUNNERY
united states army reserve
01.1992
a.s. - computer-aided design
Waterbury State Technical College
05.1987
Skills
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks Simulation
- Visualize
- PDM
- PRO ENGINEER
- Injection molding
- Casting
- Forging
- Machining
- Sheet metal
- Project Management
- Rapid prototyping (SLA)
- Customer engagement
Affiliations
Volunteer as a sawyer with the Granite Backcountry alliance to advance backcountry skiing opportunities in New Hampshire.
Timeline
Product Engineer
Dymax / Tridak
01.2022 - 11.2025
Project Engineer
Paragon Medical
05.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Innovation & Design Engineer
Silgan Dispensing
12.2016 - 05.2021
Project Engineer
Stanley Black and Decker
04.2009 - 12.2016
Product Development Engineer
The Siemon Company
11.2007 - 02.2009
Mechanical Engineer
Radio Frequency Systems
04.2006 - 11.2007
b.s. - MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
sargent - INSTRUCTOR IN INFANTRY TACTICS AND MORTAR GUNNERY
united states army reserve
a.s. - computer-aided design
Waterbury State Technical College