Senior Engineer, Plastics Development at Vitamix

Senior Engineer responsible for plastic part design and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) for molding of new and existing parts/products. Collaborated with a major resin supplier on the first commercial application of Tritan monomer. Led development of a commercial blending jar/container enabling retention of a major chain customer. Managed in-house additive manufacturing/3D printing, including selecting printers, maintaining equipment, and scheduling print jobs. Performed DFM to optimize material choices and multi-cavity tooling, improving throughput and reducing costs. Ensured uninterrupted production by rapidly resolving tooling failures, part shortages, and manufacturing issues. Worked with production line staff during design phases to capture assembly input, validate manufacturability, and incorporate frontline feedback. Partnered with Sourcing to evaluate and audit suppliers, assess molding capabilities, and provide data-driven recommendations; supported initial production runs on-s