I'm Ernie Gomez III, a Design Engineer with a proven track record of driving product innovation and differentiating brands in the market. I thrive on leading multiple projects to on-time, high-quality delivery and on aligning design objectives with business goals to improve manufacturability and product performance. I work closely with cross-functional teams to balance aesthetics with manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, delivering visually appealing yet production-friendly products for major brands.

Ernie Gomez III

I'm Ernie Gomez III, a Design Engineer with a proven track record of driving product innovation and differentiating brands in the market. I thrive on leading multiple projects to on-time, high-quality delivery and on aligning design objectives with business goals to improve manufacturability and product performance. I work closely with cross-functional teams to balance aesthetics with manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, delivering visually appealing yet production-friendly products for major brands.

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I’m Ernie Gomez III, a Design Engineer with a proven track record of driving product innovation and differentiating brands in the market. I thrive on leading multiple projects to on-time, high-quality delivery and on aligning design objectives with business goals to improve manufacturability and product performance.

I work closely with cross-functional teams to balance aesthetics with manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, delivering visually appealing yet production-friendly products for major brands.

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Work Experience

Design Engineer at TMS (a Havi Company; owners of Stanley 1913)
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Spearheaded specialty coffee product designs with innovative stainless steel and plastic textures, increasing market differentiation for major brands. Designed and engineered injection molded plastic and stainless-steel consumer products, enhancing manufacturability and quality. Managed 20 to 30 projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. Balanced industrial design aesthetics with manufacturability to create visually appealing, production-friendly products. Authored technical reports, test requirements, and engineering summaries to facilitate communication and documentation. Analyzed product testing data to identify improvements, contributing to reliability and performance.
Design Engineer at Stanley 1913 (formerly Pacific Market International)
July 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023
Designed and developed innovative consumer products with focus on sustainability, usability and aesthetics. Conducted thorough product testing and analysis to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborated with marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain to align design objectives with business goals. Used SolidWorks to create/edit/review 2D and 3D CAD files; utilized additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping and cross-functional reviews. Led design projects from concept to production, prototyped novel user interfaces to ensure safety and compliance.
Design Engineer at Stanley 1913
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Part of multi-period Design Engineer role, contributing to product development, testing, and cross-functional collaboration across marketing, manufacturing and supply chain. Used CAD tools to support production-ready concepts and prototyping.
Associate Design Engineer at Stanley 1913
July 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010
Assisted in the design and development of consumer products; led transition to Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to enhance data integrity and accessibility. Participated in product testing and evaluation, documenting findings and suggesting improvements. Supported technical documentation and product specifications; coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure design feasibility and production efficiency.
Associate Design Engineer at Stanley 1913
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Assisted in the design and development of consumer products; supported senior engineers in design tasks. Facilitated transition to PLM software, contributed to testing and evaluation, and prepared technical documentation.
Associate Design Engineer at Stanley 1913
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Assisted in design tasks, contributed to testing and evaluation, and supported documentation and supplier coordination. Engaged in cross-functional alignment and design feasibility assessments.
Design Engineering Intern at Stanley 1913
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
Assisted senior engineering and management teams in a stainless-steel material conversion project. Created technical summaries for leadership, analyzed testing data for engineering standards compliance, and supported project progress.
Senior Design Engineer at CELWISE AB
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2018
Designed and engineered consumer paper products using pulp properties to enhance functionality and sustainability. Managed international projects to meet deadlines and quality standards; traveled globally to address challenges. Provided expert consultation on additive manufacturing for part production; built detailed 3D models with parametric modeling in SolidWorks; trained global technology partners; troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

SolidWorks Training Courses
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software Training
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment