I am a Mechanical Engineer and Designer with extensive experience in plastic product design, particularly within the packaging, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Over the past decade, I have progressed from R&D and quality engineering to concept and product design, and now lead the product development department as a Project Design Engineer. I manage the full product development cycle—from market research, concept design, and 3D prototyping to tooling, testing, and manufacturing support—while liaising with clients and overseas suppliers. What sets me apart is my ability to merge technical engineering expertise with a strong eye for design and aesthetics. With proven skills in project management and problem-solving, I specialize in delivering innovative and manufacturable plastic products that balance functionality, cost, and visual appeal.

Mathias

I am a Mechanical Engineer and Designer with extensive experience in plastic product design, particularly within the packaging, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Over the past decade, I have progressed from R&D and quality engineering to concept and product design, and now lead the product development department as a Project Design Engineer. I manage the full product development cycle—from market research, concept design, and 3D prototyping to tooling, testing, and manufacturing support—while liaising with clients and overseas suppliers. What sets me apart is my ability to merge technical engineering expertise with a strong eye for design and aesthetics. With proven skills in project management and problem-solving, I specialize in delivering innovative and manufacturable plastic products that balance functionality, cost, and visual appeal.

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I am a Mechanical Engineer and Designer with extensive experience in plastic product design, particularly within the packaging, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Over the past decade, I have progressed from R&D and quality engineering to concept and product design, and now lead the product development department as a Project Design Engineer. I manage the full product development cycle—from market research, concept design, and 3D prototyping to tooling, testing, and manufacturing support—while liaising with clients and overseas suppliers.

What sets me apart is my ability to merge technical engineering expertise with a strong eye for design and aesthetics. With proven skills in project management and problem-solving, I specialize in delivering innovative and manufacturable plastic products that balance functionality, cost, and visual appeal.

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Language

English
Fluent
Maltese
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Development Engineer at MCL Components Ltd
November 1, 2019 - Present
Leading the product development department with market research, conceptual ideation using 3D rendering and prototyping, preparing quotes for client projects, designing products for injection molding, overseeing project development and cross-department coordination, addressing design issues to improve manufacturability, supporting Injection and Toolroom for jig and tooling modifications, and coordinating tooling development with overseas plants.
Product Design Engineer at Toly Products Ltd
November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Designing products for top client injection-molding projects, preparing engineering drawings, liaising with costing to evaluate product costs against budgets, rendering and preparing 3D models for prototyping, analyzing potential failures for new products, and coordinating with overseas manufacturing plants for development.
Concept Designer at Toly Products Ltd
April 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Developing new cosmetic packaging products by researching design trends, using 3D printing and prototyping to analyze ergonomics and function, and coordinating with other departments for smooth transfer of designs to manufacturing.
Research and Development Engineer at Baxter International Healthcare Company
August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025
Designing and developing plastic components for the medical industry; implementing new assembly processes for transfusion, irrigation, renal, and IV sets; analyzing potential failures using technical principles and coordinating ISO-compliant testing; documenting results and conducting design reviews; providing user training and technical support; coordinating cross-functional work with minimal supervision.
Quality Engineer at MSC Malta Ltd
February 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Approval of incoming components prior to assembly; performing measurements per specifications; handling customer complaints, deviation reports, RMAs; conducting root cause analysis and implementing CAPA through 8D problem-solving; training staff on Health and Safety procedures.
Service Advisor / Trainee at UCIM Co. Ltd (Fiat Service Centre)
August 1, 2011 - September 30, 2025
Gained experience in booking, organizing and managing vehicle repairs/services; diagnosing problems, advising clients on procedures, and coordinating with technicians; handling cash and payments.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Advanced Matriculation Certificate at Frangisk Abela, Junior College, Tal-Qroqq, Malta
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Professional Services