Joshua Y. Kim
Charleston,SC
Summary
Development engineer with advanced training in engineering design and medical science, specializing in rapid prototyping, physical model fabrication, and immersive human-centered design in the healthcare setting. Leader in translating clinical needs into functional prototypes through hands-on fabrication, iterative testing, and close collaboration with clinicians, engineers, and researchers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Innovation Consultant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
09.2025 - Current
- Managed planning and delivery of complex, cross-functional program initiatives, translating high-level strategy into actionable designs, milestones, and execution plans aligned with CHOP Innovation Ecosystem team needs
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to assess program performance, synthesize feedback, and drive data-informed improvements to program design and delivery
- Designed and implemented evaluation and reporting frameworks to track educational outcomes, inform iteration, and support executive decision-making
- Built and maintained documentation, standard operating procedures, and tools to support design development, equipment readiness, and operational continuity
Chief Design Officer and Co-Founder
Heartbeat Tech
Charleston, SC
12.2020 - Current
- Designed, fabricated, and tested novel medical device systems to improve CPR outcomes
- Built functional mechanical prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D-printing, computer-aided design, mold making, and small scale manufacturing techniques
- Led experimental validation and preclinical testing in a large mammal study in collaboration with clinicians leading to a publication in the Journal of the American Heart Association
- Translated clinical requirements and unmet needs into engineered, testable solutions
Design Director and Founder
MUSC Human-Centered Design Program
09.2019 - Current
- Founded the MUSC Human-Centered Design Program and developed an associated medical entrepreneurship curriculum
- Integrated and taught human-centered design concepts to faculty, physicians, hospital administration, and students
- Developed over 25 different physical prototypes from low- to high-fidelity for addressing real clinical and healthcare challenges
- Taught rapid prototyping, CAD, and physical model development to over 30 interdisciplinary teams during direct project management and mentorship roles
- Facilitated grant funding and partnerships MUSC’s COM, MUHA, and the Office of Innovation
- Designed a widely adopted 3D-printed respirator system during COVID-19 shortages
Founder
KIMER
01.2012 - Current
- Prototype model creation using technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting, injection molding, and silicone molding/casting
- Developed engineering skills including design for manufacturing and iterative prototyping
- Designed and fabricated complex physical models and functional prototypes
- Applied materials, manufacturing, and testing techniques through hands-on builds
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Jetter Med, LLC
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed a pediatric medical device from need-finding and concept generation through high-fidelity prototyping
- Led prototyping efforts and created looks-like and works-like prototypes utilizing 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques
- Worked closely with physicians and nurses to validate usability and workflow fit
Education
Master of Science - Medical Science
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Charleston, SC05.2025
MS - Engineering Design Innovation
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL12.2018
BA - Biological Sciences
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2017
Segal Design Certificate - undefined
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2017
Skills
- Human-Centered Design & immersive design methods
- Rapid prototyping (low → high fidelity)
- 3D printing & additive manufacturing
- CAD-based design and anatomy modeling
- Physical model fabrication & testing
- Medical device prototyping & evaluation
- Anatomical analogue development
- Clinical workflow–informed design
Timeline
Medical Innovation Consultant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
09.2025 - Current
Chief Design Officer and Co-Founder
Heartbeat Tech
12.2020 - Current
Design Director and Founder
MUSC Human-Centered Design Program
09.2019 - Current
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Jetter Med, LLC
09.2017 - 08.2019
Founder
KIMER
01.2012 - Current
BA - Biological Sciences
Northwestern University
Segal Design Certificate - undefined
Northwestern University
Master of Science - Medical Science
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
MS - Engineering Design Innovation
Northwestern University
Intellectual Property
- U.S. Provisional Patent: External Vascular Compression Device for Use During Cardiac Arrest
- U.S. Provisional Patent: System and Method for Personal Air Filtration
- U.S. Provisional Patent: Rapid-Manufacture Solid Respirator Mask
CV Request
A CV further detailing over 60 medical research publications/presentations, awards, grants, intellectual property filings, and press releases can be provided upon request by email at joshuakim1222@gmail.com.