
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in high-precision mechanical design, advanced materials engineering, and design for manufacturability. Leads the mechanical design of complex components and assemblies, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and reliability. Serves as the materials authority for mechanical components, evaluating metals, alloys, coatings, composites, and polymers. Applies expert knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and precision engineering principles. Guides and mentors junior engineers on materials usage, DFM, machining practices, drawing standards, and engineering best practices. Collaborates with manufacturing engineering, machining vendors, suppliers, metrology, and quality teams to optimize manufacturability, reduce costs, and improve design robustness. Oversees the creation of detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and documentation using CAD tools. Supports prototype builds, validation testing, and material performance evaluations.