James McKinney
BARTLETT
Summary
Professional with thorough understanding of product design and development, prepared to bring innovative solutions to table. History of driving impactful projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve results. Reliable team player known for adaptability and effective communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer III - New Product Development
IPS
04.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced product designs by incorporating user feedback and conducting thorough market research.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while developing new products, minimizing risk of recalls or fines later on.
- Worked closely with sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs better inform product development decisions.
- Streamlined design processes for faster prototyping and reduced time to market.
- Evaluated competitive products to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
Mechanical Engineer III – New Product Development
Talos Engineered Products Inc.
10.2021 - Current
- Team lead on Motor Driven Roller conveyor system development
- Bringing the conveyor system from ideation, through prototyping and testing to production release
- Developed CAD systems to provide Rapid development of new models as customer needs dictate
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Solid Point LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Provide engineering, CAD, and 3D printing services to assist clients in developing and refining products in a variety of industries
Mechanical Engineer (Contract)
Thyssenkrupp Elevator
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with team to migrate legacy files CAD files from enterprise PDM to Windchill, with updated format and references to meet new standard
- Completed ECOs to modify assemblies, and drawings as needed
Mechanical Engineer
Universal Instruments Corporation
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Collaborated in several teams on the design of two feeders, one pick-and-place machine, and various sustaining projects for use in automation and assembly equipment
- Daily duties include: CAD modeling and detail drawing creation using Solidworks, tolerance stack-up analysis, materials selection, collaboration with vendors and internal staff of various disciplines to get parts designed, sourced and assembled
- Occasional onsite support both locally and internationally
Mechanical Engineer
Handi Quilter
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Worked in a tight knit team of engineers to develop various products for the quilting industry including a ground up design of a professional long arm quilting machine
- Daily duties included CAD design and detail drawings using Solidworks, prototype fabrication and testing, interfacing with customers and colleagues to determine direction for product development
Education
BS - Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
01.2011
Skills
- CAD software expertise
- 3D printing skills
- Product development expertise
- Mathematical Analysis
- Prototype development
- Engineering documentation
- Manufacturing processes
- Design for assembly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Languages
Cambodian
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Patents
- Vibration Reduction Mechanism, US 9,809,912 B2
- Fabric Frame for Maneuverable Sewing Machine, ZL 201621129435.7
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks profesional (CSWP)
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer III - New Product Development
IPS
04.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineer III – New Product Development
Talos Engineered Products Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer (Contract)
Thyssenkrupp Elevator
05.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Solid Point LLC
01.2019 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Universal Instruments Corporation
04.2016 - 05.2019
Mechanical Engineer
Handi Quilter
04.2012 - 04.2016
BS - Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
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