SENIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
602 Tourtellot Hill Rd Chepachet, RI 2814 / (401) 569 – 6100 / wgleason02817@gmail.com / https://www.wgleasondesign.com/
PROLOGUE: Creative and innovative, solution-oriented professional with extensive experience in Product Development, that has a proven track record of bringing products to market and breakthrough ideas. Working with leading organizations across multiple industries has given me a broad understanding of different methodologies and processes, as well as the ability to identify client requirements and customer needs. I carry a broad but comprehensive skillset reinforced by decades of experience and a drive to successfully deliver.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Ideation & Conceptualization
Design Sketching & Illustration
Advanced Parametric (CAD)
Surface/Solid G3 (CAD)
Sub Divisional Modeling (CAD)
Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing and CNC
Figurative Modeling
Traditional Hand Prototyping
Design for Manufacturability
User Experience / User-Centered Design
Injection molded and Cast Part Design
Fabricated Part Design
Tooling and Fixture Design
Design for Six Sigma Certified Greenbelt
Traditional Modeling & Sculpting
Progressive Tooling (Stamp and Strike)
Human Factors Certified
Kaisen Principles
Project Management / Phase Gate
Communication & Presentation
3D Digital Rendering
Drafting & Document Control
Metrology (Shadowgraph, MicroVu,CMM)
SOFTWARE: SolidWorks (+ Power-Surfacing) | Rhino 3D | Z Brush | Adobe Creative Suite (CS) | Autodesk Sketchbook Pro | KeyShot | AutoCAD | Magics | 3D Coat | MS Office | PDM software | AI software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SR. TOOL DESIGNER | Tiffany & Co. | Cumberland, RI 2021 – PRESENT
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Industry: Luxury Goods
PRIMARY: 3D Tool design with drawings to support internal manufacturing across multiple facilities. (Basic tooling up to progressive tooling), Repair and rebuild part CAD files as necessary to ensure feasibility for tooling.
SECONDARY: Develop and maintain CAD hardware and tooling libraries, control drawings ,vendor communications, raw materials and hardware sourcing.
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Overhaul Tooling Library, created hardware library, streamlined design to tooling workflow, integrated 3D printing.
PROJECT EXAMPLES: Consumer jewelry line, Iconic trophies and luxury goods, premium jewelry line including: Tiffany SDR engagement ring, Nascar Sprint Cup, World Series Trophy, and Vince Lombardi Trophy NBA, MLB, NFL, MLS, PGA.
SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER | Clarke Valve. | North Kingstown, RI 2018 – 2021
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Industry: Industrial Control Valves
PRIMARY: R&D and Design engineering on industrial control valves with industry disrupting technology.
SECONDARY: Control drawings and data management, manufacturing process improvements, assembly and testing, QA qualification, developed revision tracking system, equipment acquisition, develop SOPs ISO certified facility
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Spearheaded CAD architecture overhaul and expanded core line from 36 Models to over 100 in a 2-year timeframe.
PROJECT EXAMPLES: Industrial and military applications including Oil and Gas, concrete processing and submarine.
ENGINEERING 3D CAD DESIGNER | Tiffany & Co. | Cumberland, RI 2014 – 2018
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Industry: Luxury Goods
PRIMARY: Design engineer manufacturing level product CAD
SECONDARY: Run 3D print farm of 12 printers, tooling and fixture design, MFG control drawings
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Refined CAD-CAM development strategies, overhauled the iconic solitaire diamond ring, integrated SolidWorks into the current process with notable improvements.
PROJECT EXAMPLES: Consumer jewelry line, Iconic trophies and luxury goods, premium jewelry line including: Tiffany SDR engagement ring, Nascar Sprint Cup, World Series Trophy, and Vince Lombardi Trophy NBA, MLB, NFL, MLS, PGA.
SR. INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER | Honeywell (Uvex) | Smithfield, RI 2006 – 2014
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Industry: Industrial Safety Products
Product Industrial Design for Eye and Face Industrial Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding helmets)
R&D, Engineering design, Intellectual property & patent development, human factors lead, Six Sigma and Kaizen, vendor communications, 3D printing, prototyping, process improvement, technology and equipment procurement
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Promoted to Sr. Industrial Designer (1 year), integrated design engineering responsibilities (2 years)
PROJECT EXAMPLES: UVEX, Optrel, Titmus, Fendall, Howard Leight US Military APEL soldier kits, Harley Davidson, ThyssenKrupp, BMW, Dewalt, Stanley Tractor Supply Company, Airgas and Linde.
EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT DESIGNER / PM | George Patton Associates | Bristol, RI | Industry: POP Displays 2004 – 2006
MASTER MODEL MAKER | Jones Apparel Group | East Providence, RI | Industry: Luxury Goods 1995 – 2004
APPRENTICE MODEL MAKER | Model Works Inc. | East Providence, RI | Industry: Luxury Goods 1993 – 1995
SIGN MAKER / CRAFTSMAN | Bentsen Sign-works| East Greenwich, RI | Industry: Hand Crafted Signage 1986 – 1993
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS| Rhode Island College | Providence RI | Industrial & Product Design 1990 – 1994
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Six Sigma Certified | Human Factors Certified | Kaizen| GT&T | Project Management | SolidWorks Advanced User | Rhino 3D | Matrix for Rhino 3D | Z Brush | Adobe CS | 1st in IPMI Design Competition.
Disclaimer: All designs, web photos, trademarks and logos are the sole property of the customer, as mentioned. (shown only for reference)