Chicago, IL | 614-204-1618 | eyman2@gmail.com | wwwlinkedin.com/in/mceyman
Seasoned Product Developer with expertise taking complex design concepts to production via SolidWorks CAD, hands-on prototyping, and vendor management. Cited in 28 patents, 30+ product launches, and millions in tooling approvals. Self-motivated problem solver committed to creating useful, sustainable products.
SolidWorks Advanced Surfacing Solid Modeling
Engineer for Injection and Blow molding, Stamping
Mechanism Development and Validation
Hands-on 3D Print Prototyping and troubleshooting
Vendor CAD Validation and Communication
Procurement Costing Bill of Materials Management
Multi-Project Time Management
Adobe Illustrator for Instruction and Warnings
MS Office 365 apps, Teams, SharePoint
Keyshot Rendering and Animation
Pro/E Creo Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Senior Product Development Engineer | Radio Flyer | Chicago, IL (2024-2025)
Managed project timelines, costs, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
Developed ride-on toys from concept to production in under a year despite global trade and supply chain challenges
Collaboration with Designers to create CAD models for costing, CMF, and visual and functional prototypes
Industrial Design Consultant | MCEyman-Design | Chicago, IL (2023-2024)
Developed Product Instruction Adobe Illustrator files
Collaborated in Strategic Design Brainstorm Sessions
Conducted Product Category Tear-Down and Analysis
Modified SolidWorks CAD for production intent
Design Manager / Sr. Product Designer | Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. (Juvenile Products) | Chicago, IL (2015-2023)
Managed design of 25+ complex product assemblies, resulting in 5 utility patents.
Implemented rapid prototyping improvements, reducing time and cost, streamlining development.
Led overseas vendor collaboration for quality assurance.
Championed project tracking tools, improving schedule adherence and time-to-market.
Introduced broader brainstorming and research for better product direction.
Senior Product Design Lead | Beyond Design, Inc. (Strategic Product Development) | Chicago, IL (2009-2015)
Utilized SolidWorks to design for over 30 time-sensitive projects across 9 industries, resulting in 11 patents.
Delivered design for manufacturability solutions for major clients like LG, Fellowes Brands, Zebra Printers.
Mechanical Designer | Zukun Plan, LLC (Product Design Studio) | Columbus, OH (2004-2009)
Developed 12 patented products for clients like Fisher-Price using Pro/Engineer and prototyping.
Industrial Designer | OASIS Corporation (Manufacture of Drinking Water Systems) | Columbus, OH (2002-2003)
Invented a new coffee brewer (prototypes & testing), designed the water cooler & filters, and built trade show displays.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Patents: Contributed to 28 patents throughout career.
Affiliations: IDSA, ASME, SAE, AWS, AHA | OSU Solar Team | BSA Eagle Scout