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Mark C. Eyman

Senior Product Development Designer and Engineer | Project Management | Manufactured Consumer Goods
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CONTACT:

Chicago, IL | 614-204-1618 | eyman2@gmail.com | wwwlinkedin.com/in/mceyman

SUMMARY:

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • 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

EXPERIENCE:

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.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Patents: Contributed to 28 patents throughout career.

  • Affiliations: IDSA, ASME, SAE, AWS, AHA | OSU Solar Team | BSA Eagle Scout


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