Mike Zwiesler

Product Designer/Founder

2006 – Present

•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

Senior Design Engineer

2023 – Present

•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

Senior Design Engineer

2017 – 2020

•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

Design Engineer

2005 – 2006

•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

Product Development Engineer

2003 – 2005

•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

Carver C5 Trucks

A totally unique product for the skate market. The street surf trucks combine a surf-style turning radius with a lower profile height making these ideal for blending flowing turns and street-style tricks. Fully designed for production including complex parting line geometry.

Carver Ghostnet

The only high-performance plastic skateboard on the market. Made from 100% recycled nylon sourced from discarded fishing nets. The injection molding process allowed us to realize a more dynamic concave shape compared to traditional wooden boards, providing an unmatched feel underfoot. It's also lighter and stronger than wooden boards.

Skylon Skylock Board Racks

Redesigned complete line of wakeboard and wakesurf board racks for Skylon Sports. These top of the line board racks offer a more secure cradle for boards and are easier to use than competitors' products. They also include added functionality not found on other racks - lifejacket hangers, flag holders and the ability to lock boards into the racks using a standard MasterLock.