Mike Zwiesler
Product Designer/Founder
Pasadena | United States
Skills
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Interests
Board sports
Camping
Travel
Being nice
In my own words
— MikeFounder: RAD Design Lab.
With a versatile skill set and a steadfast work ethic, I've built a solid reputation as a go-to problem solver. Deep skill set in design for prototyping and design for manufacturing processes like injection molding, CNC, sheetmetal, etc. Solidworks expert with ninja-level surfacing skills. If I'm not hard at work, you'll probably find me on top of a mountain or in the water.
Trajectory
Jul 2023 — Now
Senior Design Engineer · Lakershore Learning
•Lead engineering development of toys and classroom products with priority on quality and durability •Work with cross functional team to achieve functional, cost, and aesthetic goals
•Develop complex CAD models and functional prototypes •Output fully functional, tool ready CAD models for overseas production •Work closely with Asia team
May 2006 — Now
Product Designer/Founder · RAD Design Lab
•Founder of independent design and engineering consultancy
•Work to help new and established businesses bring new product ideas to life
•Produce high quality Industrial Design concept sketches
•Deliver intelligent Mechanical Engineering solutions
•Produce functional and aesthetic prototypes using Rapid Prototype technology
•Create 3D CAD models designed for high-volume manufacture
•Coordinate with manufacturers, other designers and engineers from concept through production
•High level of experience designing for injection molding
•Provide expert engineering and design services for all types of products
Jun 2017 — Jun 2020
Senior Design Engineer · Skylon Sports
•Directed all product development from concept to production for leading OEM supplier in watersports/marine industry
•Redesigned entire catalog of products with attention to updated styling, function and cost goals
•Extensive design of CNC machined billet aluminum components
•Design, test and verify production of complex mechanical assemblies
•Develop tooling fixtures for CNC machining production parts
•Coordinate with overseas suppliers
Nov 2005 — Sep 2006
Design Engineer · Jakks Pacific
•Part of R&D team at leading toy company
•Work with designers to develop mechanical solutions to problems while maintaining the aesthetic integrity
•Create highly detailed 3D models for rapid prototyping as well as high volume production
•Integral part of brainstorming sessions for new products and uses for emerging technology
•Communicate with manufacturer to ensure output of excellent products
May 2003 — Oct 2005
Product Development Engineer · Impulse Design & Engineering
•Responsible for working with engineers and designers in various industries to develop cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing products
•Extensive work on juvenile products with emphasis on safety, consumer demands, and client expectations
•Consistently complete time-sensitive projects within deadlines set by clients
•Proficient in mechanical design as well as complex 3D modeling
•Comprehensive knowledge of plastics design including moldability issues and material behaviors
Activity
Projects
Carver C5 Trucks
Carver Ghostnet
