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Douglas Siebenaler

Senior Mechanical Designer
Maineville,Ohio

Summary

Obtain a Design/Engineering position in a team-oriented environment that will utilize my design and engineering abilities and computer expertise.

Over forty-three years demonstrated abilities which include product design and development, innovative thinking leading to 21 patent applications, 8 issued patents in surgical instrument development. These abilities have been used in high-tech industries and using the latest CAID/CAD/CAM/PLM software packages. Experience in managing jobs with on and offshore resources to assist in concept and prototype development.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Designer

BELCAN ENGINEERING INC
11.2012 - 09.2025
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
  • Developed innovative design concepts, resulting in higher client satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior designers to enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to the team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into final products.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the design process, ensuring alignment of expectations and deliverables.

Senior Designer

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC.
05.1992 - 10.2012
  • Developed innovative design concepts, resulting in higher client satisfaction.
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into final products.
  • Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
  • Designed innovative mechanical components, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Applied mechanical problem solving skills to develop creative solutions for quality products.

Design Engineer

NAVISTAR
06.1988 - 05.1992
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering designs into final products.

Education

Associate degree - Tool Engineering Technology

ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.1981

Skills

Product design

Accomplishments

  • Awarded 21 patent applications with 9 leading to patents while at Ethicon Endo Surgery.

Timeline

Senior Designer

BELCAN ENGINEERING INC
11.2012 - 09.2025

Senior Designer

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC.
05.1992 - 10.2012

Design Engineer

NAVISTAR
06.1988 - 05.1992

Associate degree - Tool Engineering Technology

ITT Technical Institute

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