Chicago, IL | 614-204-1618 | eyman2@gmail.com | wwwlinkedin.com/in/mceyman
Technical Skills: SolidWorks • Keyshot • Pro/E Creo • Hands-on 3D Print Prototyping • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • MS Office 365
Soft Skills: Multi-Project Time Management • CAD Validation & Communication • Cross-Discipline Collaboration • Problem-Solving • Brainstorming Facilitation
Results-oriented Industrial Designer with 20+ years of experience leading product development from concept to production. Proven ability to manage complex projects, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure successful product launches within budget and timeline constraints. Expertise in design for manufacturability, 3D printing, prototyping, and mechanism design.
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 | OSU Solar Team | BSA Eagle Scout
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