I am a mechanical design engineer with 7+ years of experience designing consumer and industrial products from concept to production. I excel at CAD modeling, DFM/DFMEA, and collaborating with global suppliers to optimize manufacturability and cost. I am passionate about rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and manufacturing optimization, and I thrive in cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products on schedule and within budget.

Michael David Chen

I am a mechanical design engineer with 7+ years of experience designing consumer and industrial products from concept to production. I excel at CAD modeling, DFM/DFMEA, and collaborating with global suppliers to optimize manufacturability and cost. I am passionate about rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and manufacturing optimization, and I thrive in cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products on schedule and within budget.

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I am a mechanical design engineer with 7+ years of experience designing consumer and industrial products from concept to production. I excel at CAD modeling, DFM/DFMEA, and collaborating with global suppliers to optimize manufacturability and cost. I am passionate about rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and manufacturing optimization, and I thrive in cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products on schedule and within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Engineer at Wobbleworks Inc.
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Lead mechanical design and development of 3D printing pens and new concept products; translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable mechanical layouts using SolidWorks; apply DFM and DFMEA principles to ensure product reliability and cost efficiency; collaborate with cross-functional teams on rapid prototyping and design validation.
Design Engineer at TTI Floorcare North America
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed and launched new wet vacuum products from concept through production; utilized top-down 3D modeling to develop robust, manufacturable assemblies; partnered with overseas suppliers on tooling, BOM creation, and DFM approvals; supported multiple full product cycles, reducing design iterations by 15%.
Design Engineer at Carrier Corporation (Consultant via On-Site Role)
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Designed large assemblies, sheet metal, and piping systems for chiller products in Creo; managed data control and version tracking using Windchill; coordinated with local and offshore teams to implement design revisions and ECOs.
Mechanical Engineer at Production Resource Group (PRG)
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Designed precision mechanisms for professional stage and theater lighting systems; delivered manufacturable designs across machining, molding, and sheet-metal processes; collaborated with vendors to refine prototypes and ensure quality manufacturing outcomes.
Design Engineer at WOBBLEWORKS INC.
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Lead mechanical design and development of 3D printing pens and new concept products. Translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable mechanical layouts using SolidWorks. Apply DFM and DFMEA principles to ensure product reliability and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on rapid prototyping and design validation.
Design Engineer at TTI FLOORCARE NORTH AMERICA
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Designed and launched new wet vacuum products from concept through production. Utilized top-down 3D modeling to develop robust, manufacturable assemblies. Partnered with overseas suppliers on tooling, BOM creation, and DFM approvals. Supported multiple full product cycles, reducing design iterations by 15%.
Design Engineer at Carrier Corporation (Consultant via On-Site Role)
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Designed large assemblies, sheet metal, and piping systems for chiller products in Creo. Managed data control and version tracking using Windchill. Coordinated with local and offshore teams to implement design revisions and ECOs.
Mechanical Engineer at Production Resource Group (PRG)
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Designed precision mechanisms for professional stage and theater lighting systems. Delivered manufacturable designs across machining, molding, and sheet-metal processes. Collaborated with vendors to refine prototypes and ensure quality manufacturing outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2016

Qualifications

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services