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I'm a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering consumer and industrial products from concept through production. I specialize at the intersection of mechanical engineering and industrial design, turning sketches into manufacturable, production-ready systems. I thrive collaborating with industrial designers, electrical engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to bring high-quality products to market efficiently. I'm comfortable owning projects end-to-end—from early prototyping through production launch and cost optimization.…I'm a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering consumer and industrial products from concept through production. I specialize at the intersection of mechanical engineering and industrial design, turning sketches into manufacturable, production-ready systems. I thrive collaborating with industrial designers, electrical engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to bring high-quality products to market efficiently. I'm comfortable owning projects end-to-end—from early prototyping through production launch and cost optimization.

Emilio Flores

Product Designer, 3D Designer, Designer, +2

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I'm a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering consumer and industrial products from concept through production. I specialize at the intersection of mechanical engineering and industrial design, turning sketches into manufacturable, production-ready systems. I thrive collaborating with industrial designers, electrical engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to bring high-quality products to market efficiently. I'm comfortable owning projects end-to-end—from early prototyping through production launch and cost optimization.…I'm a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering consumer and industrial products from concept through production. I specialize at the intersection of mechanical engineering and industrial design, turning sketches into manufacturable, production-ready systems. I thrive collaborating with industrial designers, electrical engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to bring high-quality products to market efficiently. I'm comfortable owning projects end-to-end—from early prototyping through production launch and cost optimization.

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I’m a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering consumer and industrial products from concept through production. I specialize at the intersection of mechanical engineering and industrial design, turning sketches into manufacturable, production-ready systems.

I thrive collaborating with industrial designers, electrical engineers, manufacturers, and vendors to bring high-quality products to market efficiently. I’m comfortable owning projects end-to-end—from early prototyping through production launch and cost optimization.

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Work Experience

Founder / Lead Mechanical & Product Design Engineer at Concept 274

January 1, 2019 - Present

Embedded mechanical & product design partner for small hardware teams. Convert concept sketches and ID models into production-ready mechanical designs. Own CAD, assemblies, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and DFM. Prototype, test, and iterate designs through multiple development cycles. Support manufacturing handoff, supplier feedback, and initial production runs.

Engineering Manager at DELTA Light USA

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Managed and mentored a team of mechanical engineers and technicians. Led product cost-down initiatives, reducing costs 10% across product families. Improved BOM accuracy and engineering documentation turnaround. Owned UL safety compliance and third-party testing coordination. Supported manufacturing, quality control, and production issue resolution.

Product Engineer at Zaniboni Lighting

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Owned mechanical design from concept through production for multiple lighting product families. Translated industrial design concepts into production-ready mechanical assemblies. Designed CNC, die-cast, injection-molded, extruded, and sheet-metal components. Developed thermal management systems, improving lumen output by 25%. Produced CAD, assemblies, GD&T drawings, and BOMs. Supported UL certification, prototyping, and supplier coordination.

Lead Mechanical Engineer at General LED

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Led mechanical design of architectural lighting fixtures from concept to production. Designed enclosures, assemblies, and components with strong aesthetic and functional balance. Established product requirements, development milestones, and timelines. Optimized designs for mass production and efficient assembly (DFM/DFA). Collaborated with suppliers on tooling feasibility and manufacturing strategy. Supported safety and regulatory compliance (UL, CSA, FCC, CE).

Senior Project Engineer at Toshiba International Corporation

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Led cross-functional product development projects from concept through production. Translated product requirements into detailed engineering specifications. Coordinated global engineering and manufacturing partners. Managed development timelines, technical deliverables, and communication. Ensured regulatory and compliance readiness (UL, Energy Star, FCC). Supported supplier selection and manufacturing strategy.

Mechanical Engineer at Lighting Science Group Corporation

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Supported mechanical and industrial design of LED lighting products. Translated early concepts into production-ready mechanical designs. Developed expertise in die casting, injection molding, sheet metal, extrusions, and prototyping. Performed structural and thermal analysis to validate designs. Created BOMs and coordinated with suppliers on manufacturability and cost. Supported custom product variants and production updates.

Manufacturing Engineer at Panasonic

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Improved assembly line efficiency through fixture and process design. Designed production tooling and electronic test fixtures. Supported high-volume manufacturing and quality assurance. Recommended design changes to improve manufacturability and cycle time. Collaborated with design, quality, and production teams.

Engineering Manager at Delta Light Group North America

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Managed and mentored a team of mechanical engineers and technicians; led product cost-down initiatives, reducing costs 10% across product families; improved BOM accuracy and engineering documentation turnaround; owned UL safety compliance and third-party testing coordination; supported manufacturing, quality control, and production issue resolution.

Mechanical Engineer at Lighting Science Group

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Supported mechanical and industrial design of LED lighting products; translated early concepts into production-ready mechanical designs; developed expertise in die casting, injection molding, sheet metal, extrusions, and prototyping; performed structural and thermal analysis to validate designs; created BOMs and coordinated with suppliers on manufacturability and cost; supported custom product variants and production updates.