Matt Fawley
South Haven,MN
Summary
Accomplished Senior Custom Mechanical Designer with a proven track record in project management and collaborative teamwork. Expertise in mentoring junior designers and implementing quality assurance initiatives, driving efficiency in design processes and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Custom Mechanical Designer
Landscape Structures Inc.
2013 - Current
- Designed 3D models using CAD software, enhancing product visualization and design accuracy.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop innovative playground structures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in creating detailed technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing processes.
- Mentored junior designers on best practices in mechanical design and effective use of tools. Also trained shop personal on using 3D CAD software so they could often times answer their own questions right at the source.
- Led workshops on design techniques, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear direction to junior designers on the team.
- Worked with clientele to determine project needs and adapt prototypes for testing.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
- Mapped process workflows to enhance understanding of procedures.
Order Engineer
Landscape Structures Inc
02.1999 - 2008
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Utilized CAD software for creating detailed design layouts.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to meet customer expectations.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
Custom Mechanical Designer
Landscape Structures Inc
2008 - 2013
- Developed detailed 3D models of playground equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine designs for safety and compliance standards.
- Improved design processes through the integration of feedback from engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow, enhancing efficiency in project delivery timelines.
- Created comprehensive technical documentation to support manufacturing and assembly designed products.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting And Design
Northwest Technical Institute
Eden Prairie02-1999
Skills
- Quality control procedures
- Creative thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- 3D modeling expertise
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- Manufacturing processes
- Root-cause analysis
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Kaizen techniques
- SolidWorks modeling
- Creating bills of materials
Certification
CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) 1999-Current
SolidWorks Professional Certification
Timeline
Order Engineer
Landscape Structures Inc
02.1999 - 2008
Sr. Custom Mechanical Designer
Landscape Structures Inc.
2013 - Current
Custom Mechanical Designer
Landscape Structures Inc
2008 - 2013
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting And Design
Northwest Technical Institute