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I’m Rory Groonwald, a seasoned mechanical engineer and design leader with over 25 years in project development, engineering, and product design across OEMs, government, and manufacturing. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable solutions, and I’ve built a career around leading cross-functional teams, refining processes, and delivering hands-on results. From capital equipment design to field-ready documentation, I value clear communication, practical innovation, and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving Lean initiatives, and creating robust technical publications that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.…I’m Rory Groonwald, a seasoned mechanical engineer and design leader with over 25 years in project development, engineering, and product design across OEMs, government, and manufacturing. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable solutions, and I’ve built a career around leading cross-functional teams, refining processes, and delivering hands-on results. From capital equipment design to field-ready documentation, I value clear communication, practical innovation, and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving Lean initiatives, and creating robust technical publications that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Rory L. Groonwald

Designer, Product Designer, 3D Designer, +6

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I’m Rory Groonwald, a seasoned mechanical engineer and design leader with over 25 years in project development, engineering, and product design across OEMs, government, and manufacturing. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable solutions, and I’ve built a career around leading cross-functional teams, refining processes, and delivering hands-on results. From capital equipment design to field-ready documentation, I value clear communication, practical innovation, and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving Lean initiatives, and creating robust technical publications that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.…I’m Rory Groonwald, a seasoned mechanical engineer and design leader with over 25 years in project development, engineering, and product design across OEMs, government, and manufacturing. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable solutions, and I’ve built a career around leading cross-functional teams, refining processes, and delivering hands-on results. From capital equipment design to field-ready documentation, I value clear communication, practical innovation, and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving Lean initiatives, and creating robust technical publications that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

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I’m Rory Groonwald, a seasoned mechanical engineer and design leader with over 25 years in project development, engineering, and product design across OEMs, government, and manufacturing. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable solutions, and I’ve built a career around leading cross-functional teams, refining processes, and delivering hands-on results.

From capital equipment design to field-ready documentation, I value clear communication, practical innovation, and continuous improvement. I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, driving Lean initiatives, and creating robust technical publications that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Chief Engineer / Owner at Rising LLC

January 1, 2010 - Present

Lead design and engineering services and consulting for OEMs, US Federal Government, contract manufacturers, and manufacturing industries worldwide. Responsible for project management, capital equipment design and product development (drafting, processes engineering, laser programming), tech publications and work instructions, test planning, and prototype evaluations. Proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor 3D, and MS Office.

Project Engineer & Management at Hennig Power Solutions

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025

Managed capital equipment design and engineering projects; defined new project specifications and design submittals; utilized SolidWorks 3D CAD and internal MRP systems; directed engineering staff to meet customer requirements; liaised with production and fabrication; managed ECR/ECN processes and product improvement initiatives; contributed to QA/QC programs and Lean manufacturing efforts; conducted cost reduction analyses for current products and next-gen lines.

Sr. Design Engineer at Ideal-Pak Massman LLC

May 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022

Project engineering and product design using 3D software (SolidWorks & Inventor); managed customer-driven machine design, fabrication, and assembly per specifications; setup, testing, and customer acceptance coordination; development of technical / operations manuals.

Principal Design Engineer / Project Management / Operations Team Leader at HMA Fire, LLC

January 1, 2005 - March 31, 2020

Managed engineering and manufacturing/operations; design projects, R&D and testing; vendor inventory system setup; production purchasing and scheduling; designed all products (SolidWorks); established horizontal and vertical manufacturing and supplier networks; implemented industry standards for fire protection (NFPA/ISO/USFS/DOI & BLM), FAA, and ARFF; developed and executed product test plans; coordinated technical publications and manuals; conducted technical sales demonstrations and field testing.

Chief Engineer / President / Owner at The RG Group, LLC

February 1, 1992 - December 31, 2004

Led a full-service design and engineering consulting group servicing governmental, commercial, and manufacturing industries worldwide. Managed 15 design engineers and admin staff; oversaw design and product development; drove R&D for new product introductions; planned and coordinated all aspects of consulting business, including marketing, customer relations, strategic planning, budgeting, and IP strategy for commercialization of internally developed technologies.

Sr. Mechanical Designer at Kimberly-Clark

May 1, 1988 - February 29, 1992

Mechanical designer for paper converting process equipment; oversaw fabrication of new process machinery; led a technical team for installation and start-up of new equipment (unwinds, conveyors, and drive components; process controls and interfaces).