Product Design & CAD
- Product design and development — concept through production-ready
- 3D modeling in SolidWorks: surfacing, organic geometry, large assemblies
- Photo-realistic product rendering (SolidWorks Visualize)
- Design for manufacturability — designing it so it can actually be made at a price that works
- Reverse engineering and 3D scanning
- Bill of materials development and technical drawing packages
Prototyping & Fabrication
- Prototype development — functional, not just pretty
- 3D printing and rapid prototyping
- CNC machining consulting: mill, lathe, waterjet, laser, sheet metal
- Tooling and fixture design
Composites
- Composite part design
- Mold design and fabrication — plugs, multi-section large-format molds
- Vacuum infusion and hand layup consulting
- Cosmetic finishing guidance — gel coat, bodywork, the stuff that makes parts sellable
Manufacturing & Process
- Manufacturing process consulting and production troubleshooting
- Equipment selection and specification
- Facility design and build-out
- Fluid systems and process plumbing design
- Global sourcing and vendor management
Startup & Business
- Startup advisory — from someone who has been on both the winning and losing end
- Pitch deck development and financial modeling
- Funding strategy: SAFEs, convertible notes, what the terms actually mean for you
- Patent guidance for design and utility patents — including the enforcement realities nobody mentions up front
- Brand development
Education & Mentorship
- Engineering education and mentorship — I currently advise through the SLO Small Business Development Center and genuinely enjoy working with students and first-time founders
- R&D support and engineering project management
A note on scope: I'm a degreed mechanical engineer, not a licensed Professional
Engineer. Work requiring a PE stamp — structural calculations for permits,
certified analyses, code-compliance sign-off — is outside what I offer, and
I'll tell you so and point you to the right person.