Raphael Avila
Highland Park,IL
Summary
Product Development Professional. Focused in new product development from concept through production. Experienced with having full project management responsibilities that include cross-functional team coordination, engineering management and providing technical expertise. Extensive background in consumer products that involve plastics design along with complex mechanical systems. Possesses the skills to develop a team to drive the product development process while creating an environment to innovate and solve complex problems. Ready for new professional challenges and willing to take on dynamic responsibilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer
Kolcraft, INC
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 02.2023
- Managed multiple programs at once, varying from ground up design to continuous product improvement.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Verified documentation to meet internal requirements and vision.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Investigated new ways to optimize existing products and to reduce product costs.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Senior Engineer
Kolcraft, INC
Chicago, IL
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
Project Engineer
Kolcraft, INC
Chicago, IL
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with Industrial Designer to bring product from concept renderings to working prototypes
- Designed and developed plastic parts and mechanisms
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Project Engineer
Hasbro
Providence, RI
08.1995 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with Industrial Designer to bring product from concept renderings to working prototypes
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH1995
Bachelor of Arts - English
Tufts University
Medford, MA1989
Skills
- SolidWorks specialist
- Plastics injection molding
- Project Management
- Engineering Documentation
- Research and Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Solution Building
- China manufacturing
- MS Office products
Outside interests
Avid hockey player. Enjoy watching motorsports and working on cars, making repairs and improvements.
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Kolcraft, INC
06.2015 - 02.2023
Senior Engineer
Kolcraft, INC
06.2010 - 06.2015
Project Engineer
Kolcraft, INC
06.2005 - 06.2010
Project Engineer
Hasbro
08.1995 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - English
Tufts University