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Charles Villafranca

Williamsville

Summary

Innovative mechanical designer and founder at Hackilo Industries LLC, adept at creating over 100 custom components and prototypes. Skilled in CAD software and technical troubleshooting, I excel in client communication and managing product lifecycles, ensuring high-quality outcomes in design and manufacturing.

Work History

Founder & Mechanical Designer

Hackilo Industries LLC
  • Designed and manufactured custom mechanical components for prototyping and small-batch production
  • Created 100+ mechanical part models and assemblies using Inventor, Onshape, and AutoCAD
  • Produced functional prototypes via FDM 3D printing, optimizing tolerances, strength, and print orientation
  • Prepared CAD files for laser cutting and CNC machining; coordinated outsourced manufacturing
  • Managed full product lifecycle including design iteration, client communication, and delivery

Technical Support Agent

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  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues across PCs and consumer electronics
  • Performed system evaluations, troubleshooting, and functionality testing
  • Communicated technical concepts clearly to non-technical clients
  • Geek Squad

Education

A.S. - Engineering Science

Erie Community College (ECC)
06-2026

Skills

  • CAD & Design Manufacturing & Prototyping
  • Inventor
  • Onshape
  • AutoCAD
  • FDM 3D Printing
  • Design for Manufacturability
  • Assemblies
  • Drawings
  • Tolerances
  • Laser Cutting
  • CNC Coordination
  • Engineering Fundamentals
  • Statics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Thermodynamics
  • MATLAB
  • Java (Intermediate)
  • Python (Basic)
  • Differential Equations
  • Physics I & II
  • Prototyping techniques
  • Client communication
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Founder & Mechanical Designer

Hackilo Industries LLC

Technical Support Agent

Best Buy

A.S. - Engineering Science

Erie Community College (ECC)
Charles Villafranca