Terry Stroop
Liberty Township,OH
Summary
CUSTOMIZATION / DESIGN ENGINEER
Customization / Design Engineer with 20+ years of experience in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor, specializing in banking physical security products including vault doors, safes, and pneumatic drive up systems. Proven expertise in product improvement, design modernization, and GSA regulatory compliance. Six Sigma Green Belt with strong collaboration skills and experience mentoring junior designers.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customization / Design Engineer
Hamilton By Gunnebo; Formally Hamilton Security Solutions, Milford, Ohio; Formally Hamilton Safe, Formally Hamilton Security, Mason, Ohio
01.1990 - Current
- Design, develop, and improve mechanical products for the banking security industry, including vault doors, safes, and related systems.
- Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and senior leadership to develop and finalize design concepts.
- Identify design requirements and implement improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Develop and test prototypes to validate functionality and design changes.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to select materials and ensure project requirements are met.
- Verify and implement engineering changes through testing and cross-functional reviews.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
Education
High School Diploma -
Blanchester High School
Blanchester, OH1981
Skills
- Design & Engineering - SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor - 3D Modeling, Technical Drawings, - Product Design & Design Improvements - Prototype Development & Testing
- Industry Expertise - Vault Doors & Safes - Banking Security Systems - Pneumatic Tube Systems
- Manufacturing & Hands-On - TIG & MIG Welding (Sheet Metal & Plate Steel – 15 years) - Hands-on Assembly Experience - Production Support
- Compliance & Process - GSA Submittals & Class 5 Vault Door Compliance - NSN Documentation & Revision Control - Six Sigma Green Belt
Certification
- Six Sigma Training - Green Belt
Timeline
Customization / Design Engineer
Hamilton By Gunnebo; Formally Hamilton Security Solutions, Milford, Ohio; Formally Hamilton Safe, Formally Hamilton Security, Mason, Ohio
01.1990 - Current
High School Diploma -
Blanchester High School