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Senior Product Developer / Designer

Engineering & Production

A motivated and creative maker, I specialize in product design and development, and thrive in all areas of cut and sew manufacturing.  My experience working with a rapidly growing outdoor gear company in its start-up phase has provided me with the opportunity to be involved in many different aspects of the business, from the production line to process engineering and management.  I pride myself in my adaptability, my keen eye for quality and details, and on being a highly dependable team member and leader.   I find success through self-management with structure and deadlines and I always strive for continuous improvement.


Manage new products through the full lifecycle of product development from initial conceptualization into the pattern creation and prototyping phase, followed by testing and refinement, and ultimately proving their manufacturability and releasing them to the production.

Responsible for creating detailed product and process documentation in the form of Tech Packs including Product Briefs & Specs, BOMs, BOLs, Kit Lists, and SOPs.

Experienced designer of softgoods, including backpacks, tents, apparel, and accessories.

Discover and implement production improvements to gain efficiency and reduce costs.

Direct and mentor the product development team.

Create and monitor long and short term schedules for the introduction of new products.

Build and maintain effective relationships with material suppliers.

Track expenses of the New Product Development department.

Erin O'Toole is a Senior Product Developer / Designer at Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc. in Portland, ME.

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University of Maine at Farmington