Richard Fish
Hudsonville,Michigan
Summary
Innovative Product Design Lead Engineer at Gentex with a proven track record in developing patented technologies and optimizing designs for cost efficiency. Skilled in usability design and rapid prototyping, I excel in delivering creative solutions that enhance product performance and user experience. Committed to fostering team growth and collaboration.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Lead Engineer
Gentex
09.2020 - Current
- THIN FDM Development - Working with a team to design the next Lower Cost / Technical Slim FDM
- THIN IEC Development - Next design technology to balance cost and studio appearance to maintain current product with high margins.
- Mechanical Design of new DMS / ICMS development (Various Patents)
- Mechanical Design of all new concepts shown at CES. Panel products, Airline Buck
- Overseeing new hires and assisting with career development
Product / Optic Design Engineer (Fire Protection)
Gentex Corporation
09.2008 - 09.2020
- Miscellaneous Advanced Product Concept Mechanical Prototypes
- Worked as a team for all mechanical design of first ever CES presence in 2018. Development of first automotive buck, display panels with various products and new development POC prototypes for vehicle installs.
- Development of CO / Smoke detector (Patent)
- Development of first generation FDM, which launch with GM as the first FDM in the automotive market (2013). This is a huge volume / high margin product still in Gentex portfolio. (Patents)
- Low Cost RCD mirror using Back-lit technology to reduce LED count by 1/2. Full design of IEC mirror including optical reflector high margin product.
- Prototype Design of RCD prism mirror to capture future business for IEC and OEC
Research Engineer
Gentex Corporation
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Design of optical design system for fire detection. (Beam Technology and IR and UV detectors) - (Patent)
- Design of 1st LED Strobe Technology (Patents)
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance of Strobe lighting for hearing impaired. Lowering current 75% through optical design efficiency
- Setup internal testing to correlate with UL testing
- UL Testing and Submission (Strobe Testing)
Optical Design Engineer
Gentex Corporation
11.2006 - 09.2008
- CAD and Optical design (Catia V5 and SPEOS) of SBZA, Turn Signal, Approach Lighting and RCD adding margin revenue to existing OEC / IEC mirrors
- Laser Ablation efficiency of lighted modules to increase light output thru glass ablated features
Product Design Engineer
Meridian Automotive Systems
01.2000 - 11.2006
- CAD Design / Drawings (SDRC, Unigraphics, Catia V4 and V5) of exterior lighting products (Chrysler & Ford) and surge tanks (GM)
- Managed the workload of Design Engineers and Data Coordinator
- Managed department budgets of software licensing and computer leases, cost saving by packaging software in bundles and finding new supplier for computer leases
- Optical design optimization using Speos
Product Design Intern / Product Design Engineer
Nelson Metal Products
05.1994 - 01.2000
- CAD Design / Detailed Drawings (CV, Unigraphics and SDRC) FEAD Brackets, Engine Mounts, Front Covers (Ford / Jaguar) and Oil Pans (GM)
- Design Optimization / FEA Analysis (OptiStruct, Hypermesh, SDRC and Ansys) of FEAD Brackets and Front Covers. (Front Cover w/ incorporated FEAD bracket for Jaguar)
- Machining and CMM Programming (Vericut, Silma and Unix Scripts)
- Die FEA Mold Optimization (Ansys)
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Cedar Crest Dairy
06.1986 - 09.1993
- Worked in freezer and cooler filling orders and loading semi trucks.
- Maintained and organization of inventory for all freezer (Ice Cream, Toppings, Butter, ect..) and warehouse products (Styrofoam and Paper products).
- Delivered customer product in Greater Grand Rapids and surrounding areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08.1996
High School Diploma -
Plymouth Christian High School
Grand Rapids, MI06.1991
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Experience in usability design
- Qualitative and quantitative design research
- Innovative product solutions
- Creative direction
- Rapid prototyping techniques
- Design systems
Timeline
Mechanical Lead Engineer
Gentex
09.2020 - Current
Product / Optic Design Engineer (Fire Protection)
Gentex Corporation
09.2008 - 09.2020
Research Engineer
Gentex Corporation
09.2008 - 08.2011
Optical Design Engineer
Gentex Corporation
11.2006 - 09.2008
Product Design Engineer
Meridian Automotive Systems
01.2000 - 11.2006
Product Design Intern / Product Design Engineer
Nelson Metal Products
05.1994 - 01.2000
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Cedar Crest Dairy
06.1986 - 09.1993
High School Diploma -
Plymouth Christian High School
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Grand Valley State University
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