Chicago, IL | 614-204-1618 | eyman2@gmail.com | wwwlinkedin.com/in/mceyman
Seasoned Product Developer (20+ years) experienced in taking complex designs to production via SolidWorks CAD, prototyping, and vendor management. Cited in 28 patents, 30+ launches, and millions in tooling approvals. Self-motivated problem solver committed to delivering high-quality products.
SolidWorks advanced surfacing solid modeling
Expertise in engineering for injection molding, blow molding, metal stamping, tube bending
Mechanism development and validation
Hands-on 3D printed rapid prototyping and troubleshooting
Vendor CAD validation and streamlined issue tracking communication
Multi-project time management in MS Excel, Smartsheets, MS Project
Adobe Illustrator for instruction sheet and product warnings
MS Office 365 apps
MS Teams creation and management
MS SharePoint collaboration and user training
Keyshot rendering and animation
Proficient also in Pro/E Creo, Autodesk, and Rhino
Radio Flyer | Chicago, IL
Senior Product Development Engineer | 08/2024 - 06/2025
Managed project timelines, costs, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
Developed ride-on toys concept to production in under a year despite global trade and supply chain challenges.
Collaborated with designers to create SolidWorks CAD models for visual and functional prototypes and CMF.
Developed BOMs for the procurement team to negotiate vendor costs, material choices and tooling considerations.
MCE Design | Chicago, IL
Industrial Design Consultant | 11/2023 - 08/2024
Developed story boards and illustrations for product instruction in Adobe Illustrator.
Facilitated strategic design brainstorm sessions with clients for new category explorations.
Conducted product category competitive tear-down and analysis to identify product features for improvement.
Modified SolidWorks CAD for altered features and improved production intent.
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. | Chicago, IL
Design Manager / Sr. Product Designer | 5/2015 - 11/2023
Collaborated with engineering, design, soft goods, and marketing teams for product line value improvement.
Managed design of 25 complex product assemblies to production, resulting in 5 utility patents.
Implemented rapid prototyping improvements, reducing time and cost by 50%, streamlining development.
Led overseas vendor collaboration for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Championed project tracking tools, improving schedule adherence and time to market.
Conducted training for MS Teams for the entire company during pandemic work from home requirements.
Beyond Design, Inc. (Strategic Product Development) | Chicago, IL
Senior Product Design Lead | 11/2009 -5/2015
Designed SolidWorks CAD 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.
Utilized Pro/Engineer CREO for key projects, including complex forms and assemblies in plastic and sheet metal.
Team facilitator for large strategic brainstorm sessions, leading product users and stakeholders through process.
Zukun Plan, LLC | Columbus, OH
Mechanical Designer | 4/2004-11/2009
Developed 12 patented products for clients like Fisher-Price and Union Tools (AMES True Temper, Razor-Back).
Used Pro/Engineer to create highly controlled and featured forms for plastic parts designed for manufacturing.
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