Daniel Limpert
Estero
Summary
Innovative Design Engineer with experience in developing, testing, and improving mechanical systems. Strengths include project management, problem-solving, and proficiency in CAD software. Have made significant contributions to previous projects by applying engineering principles to design solutions that met project requirements and improved system performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Design Engineer
Storm Smart
Fort Myers
07.2024 - Current
- Fully designed and developed a next generation flood barrier using SolidWorks (Multiple Patents Pending)
- Redefined hurricane screen protection by inventing an end retention guide (Patent Pending)
- Lead design projects from brainstorm meetings to product audits
- Facilitated weekly design reviews with team to evaluate and refine project designs, improving alignment and clarity
- Provided engineering insights to team on design and construction projects, enhancing project outcomes
- Generated detailed business cases for project scope and timeline viability, supporting informed decision-making
- Negotiating with suppliers to meet or exceed deadlines to keep projects on track
- Complete daily walkthroughs of the manufacturing plant to spotlight bottlenecks
- Worked with marketing and sales to develop go to market strategies
- Innovation overviews monthly with executive team to stay aligned with company needs
- Strategic updates with board of directors
Product Excellence Engineer
Duraloy Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Initiated and manage the use of 3D printing within the company resulting in a 45% cost reduction in prototyping and R&D projects while also providing new avenues for company marketing
- Integrated automation into continuous casting lines, enhancing operational efficiency
- Redesigned equipment for plant machinery to facilitate smooth manufacturing processes
- Utilize Autodesk Inventor to generate accurate 3D models and detailed technical 2D drawings
- Operate FARO Arm for advanced 3D scanning and probing, guaranteeing high accuracy dimensional analysis
- Reverse engineer machine components using precise measurements, resulting in optimal functionality and machine integration
- Managed fabrication and delivery of multi-million dollar projects for premium clients, ensuring exceptional service and superior product quality
- Coordinate product inspections to validate that quality meets customer criteria
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
01.2022
Skills
- Assembly design engineering
- Engineering drawings
- Manufacturing processes
- Additive manufacturing
- Cost reduction strategies
- SolidWorks and simulation
- Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
- ANSYS FEA and CFD
- ISO 9001:2015 compliance
- Project management
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Quality control
- Technical documentation
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Standards knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- ERP experience
- AI workflow integration
- Market analysis
- Business case development
- Stakeholder communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Presenting
Awards
- Engineering Materials Achievement Award Recipient, ASM International, For the design, manufacturing and commercialization of furnace components such as heat-treatment furnace rolls and radiant burner tubes fabricated using novel cast alumina-forming austenitic stainless steels
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 Training Certificate
Timeline
Lead Design Engineer
Storm Smart
07.2024 - Current
Product Excellence Engineer
Duraloy Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2024
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College