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I’m Jim DiRocco, a mechanical design professional with over two decades of experience turning complex challenges into practical solutions. I thrive on designing robust, manufacturable systems and components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value.
I am passionate about advancing CAD, sheet metal design, injection molding, and cost reduction initiatives, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to operational excellence across my organization.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Product Design Engineer at Bad Ass Band Saws
March 1, 2024 - PresentSupport and maintain standard heavy duty conveyor product line. Design new customized heavy duty conveyor systems. Collaborate with design team to create custom band saw products. Guide and mentor Junior Engineers. Ensure high quality and efficiency in all engineering processes.
Staff Engineer, Hardware at Wayne Fueling Systems, Dover Fueling Solutions
March 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Contributed to the design team for two additive injection systems. Collaborated on the design refresh of multiple product lines. Provided assistance to global teams on projects in the US and abroad. Played a key role in product cost reduction and improvement. Designed customized kits for tailored solutions.
Analyst Drafting /Design Services-Product Design at Sullair
January 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025Contributed to global design team based in China and focused on developing belt driven compressors with 5-20 horsepower. Played a key role in identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives, resulting in a total savings of $200,000 for the company. Collaborated on a team to redesign the ES8 compressor product with a cost-saving approach. Introduced new sheet metal materials, designs and fastening methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Product Design Engineer-Protection Distribution Systems at Airpax
August 1, 2002 - September 29, 2025Designed custom, rack mounted power distribution equipment. Developed procedures for division with Operations Manager. Assisted in problem solving and startup of new product assembly. Created modular, 'Hot Plug-able' power distribution system. Designed injection molded snap in adapter for customization of Protected Battery Disconnect product.
Product Design Engineer at Bad Ass Band Saws
March 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for supporting and maintaining the standard heavy-duty conveyor product line; designing customized heavy-duty conveyor systems; collaborating with the design team to create custom band saw products; mentoring junior engineers; ensuring quality and efficiency across engineering processes.
Staff Engineer, Hardware at Wayne Fueling Systems, Dover Fueling Solutions
March 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Contributed to the design team for two additive injection systems; collaborated on design refresh of multiple product lines; provided assistance to global teams on US and international projects; played a key role in product cost reduction and improvement; designed customized kits for tailored solutions.
Analyst Drafting /Design Services-Product Design at Sullair
January 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025Contributed to a global design team based in China focusing on belt-driven compressors with 5-20 horsepower; identified and implemented cost savings initiatives, achieving total savings of $200,000 for the company; collaborated on redesign of the ES8 compressor product with a cost-saving approach; introduced new sheet metal materials, designs and fastening methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Product Design Engineer-Protection Distribution Systems at Airpax
August 1, 2002 - September 29, 2025Designed custom, rack-mounted power distribution equipment; developed procedures for the division with Operations Manager; assisted in problem solving and startup of new product assembly; created modular, 'Hot Plug-able' power distribution system; designed injection molded snap-in adapter for customization of Protected Battery Disconnect product.
Product Design Engineer at Bad Ass Band Saws
March 1, 2024 - PresentSupport and maintain standard heavy duty conveyor product line; design new customized heavy duty conveyor systems; collaborate with design team to create custom band saw products; guide and mentor junior engineers; ensure high quality and efficiency in all engineering processes.
Staff Engineer, Hardware at Wayne Fueling Systems, Dover Fueling Solutions
March 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Contributed to the design team for two additive injection systems; collaborated on the design refresh of multiple product lines; provided assistance to global teams on projects in the US and abroad; played a key role in product cost reduction and improvement; designed customized kits for tailored solutions.
Analyst Drafting /Design Services-Product Design at Sullair
January 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025Contributed to a global design team based in China and focused on developing belt driven compressors with 5-20 horsepower; played a key role in identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives, resulting in total savings of $200,000; collaborated on a team to redesign the ES8 compressor product with a cost-saving approach; introduced new sheet metal materials, designs and fastening methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Product Design Engineer - Protection Distribution Systems at Airpax
August 1, 2002 - September 29, 2025Designed custom, rack mounted power distribution equipment; developed procedures for division with Operations Manager; assisted in problem solving and startup of new product assembly; created modular, Hot Plug-able power distribution system; designed injection molded snap in adapter for customization of Protected Battery Disconnect product.
Product Design Engineer at Bad Ass Band Saws
March 1, 2024 - PresentSupport and maintain standard heavy duty conveyor product line. Design new customized heavy duty conveyor systems. Collaborate with design team to create custom band saw products. Guide and mentor Junior Engineers. Ensure high quality and efficiency in engineering processes.
Staff Engineer, Hardware at Wayne Fueling Systems, Dover Fueling Solutions
March 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Contributed to the design team for two additive injection systems. Collaborated on the design refresh of multiple product lines. Provided assistance to global teams on projects in the US and abroad. Played a key role in product cost reduction and improvement. Designed customized kits for tailored solutions.
Analyst Drafting /Design Services-Product Design at Sullair
January 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025Contributed to global design team based in China and focused on developing belt driven compressors with 5-20 horsepower. Played a key role in identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives, resulting in a total savings of $200,000 for the company. Collaborated on a team to redesign the ES8 compressor product with a cost-saving approach. Introduced new sheet metal materials, designs and fastening methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Product Design Engineer-Protection Distribution Systems at Airpax
August 1, 2002 - September 29, 2025Designed custom, rack mounted power distribution equipment - Developed procedures for division with Operations Manager - Assisted in problem solving and startup of new product assembly - Created modular, 'Hot Plug-able' power distribution system - Designed injection molded snap in adapter for customization of Protected Battery Disconnect product
Education
Associates, General Engineering at Delaware Technical and Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Associates, General Engineering at Delaware Technical and Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Associates at Delaware Technical and Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Associates in General Engineering at Delaware Technical and Community College
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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