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Jeffrey Gross

Kenosha,Wisconsin

Summary

Consumer-minded Product Engineer designing exceptional retail and business offerings. Well-versed in incorporating end-user needs and desires into foundational product elements. Dedicated to developing financially successful products to please existing customers and attract new audiences.

Work History

Product Engineer

Andis Company
Sturtevant, WI
  • Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation and reduce engineering cycle time.
  • Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
  • Collaborated with Marketing teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
  • Managed over 10 projects on a daily basis.

Product Designer

Andis Company
Sturtevant, WI
  • Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
  • Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
  • Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
  • Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
  • Produced rapid prototypes using Solidworks.
  • Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
  • Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
  • Improved worker comfort and reduced injuries with creation of new ergonomic solutions.
  • Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues and solutions to those issues.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI

Skills

  • Prototype Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Microsoft Office
  • FMEA
  • GD & T
  • Solidworks
  • PPAP Submissions
  • Engineering Drawings Evaluation
  • AutoCAD
  • Product Life cycle management
  • Design for Manufacture
  • Coaching/leading Co-ops/Interns

Accomplishments

  • Have numerous U.S. Design Patents

Affiliations

  • Enjoy golfing
  • Enjoy playing chess

Timeline

Product Engineer

Andis Company

Product Designer

Andis Company

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering

Gateway Technical College
Jeffrey Gross