Documentation, Design, Drafter, Product Test Engineer, Usability

Curtis Lange

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Longmont, CO *****

************@*******.*** - 720-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Summary

Documentation specialist, Designer, Draftsman and Test engineer with over twenty five years of outstanding performance in diverse mechanical technologies and medical devices. Demonstrated history of contributing to increasing revenue and maximizing profitability through quality documentation, innovative illustrations, and world class test protocols, always in strict compliance with industry standards and regulations. Standards including FDA, ISO, and ASNI-RESNA. Strong oral and written communications with all levels. Strong illustration, visual design (graphic) and layout. Parts manuals, owner’s manuals, service manuals, instructionals, and illustration recognized best in industry.

Selected Professional achievements

Managed legal labeling for 51 product lines, specifically tailored for end users.

In addition to regular duties produced concept, sketching, solidworks models, prototype builds, and presentations for 20 key product design initiatives.

Implemented process and presentation improvements, Rated Best in the industry by customers and competition.

Improved designs, processes, and work flow, in concert with marketing claims and specifications to FDA compliance

Directed development and maintenance of 1,200 pages of BOMs and price lists.

Managed all test lab projects and related documentation that consistently met FDA standards and inspections.

Led management and documentation support for key product lines:

Quickie, cutting edge technology in powered and manual wheel chairs.

Zippie, designed specifically for pediatrics.

Breezy, light weight wheel chairs.

Jay, seating and positioning specifically designed for support and comfort

Proficiencies

Passionate advocate for quality documentation that is effective, simple, and applicable to the target market.

Strong mechanical and visual aptitude.

Writing and illustrations to the correct audience.

High degree of success designing documents that convey product message.

Consistently complete projects on time and on budget.

Professional achievements

Sunrise Medical, Denver, Colorado 1998 to Present

Sunrise Medical is a world leader in design, manufacture, and distribution of powered wheel chairs and manual wheel chairs, with locations in U.S., Mexico, UK, Germany, Spain, and China.

Instructional writer / Documentation Specialist 2013 to Present

Responsible for creation and updates of all Owners manuals, service manuals, instruction sheets, and legal labeling used in print and web-based applications.

Designed and implemented all SOPs, including archiving, research of government standards, ANSI/RESNA and ISO.

Recognized for quality illustrations and accuracy of documentation, including BOMs and price lists.

Product and process documentation consistently met FDA standards.

Designer and Draftsman 2009 to 2013

Elevated to the design position for one of the most profitable product lines,

JAY which advanced technology in seating and positioning for support and comfort.

Supported the entire line of JAY products.

Test Engineer 2005 to 2009

Promoted to Test Engineer to manage standards, protocols, and technical reports.

Initiated and implemented all test lab procedures in strict compliance with regulatory standards.

Demonstrated effectiveness of products through human factor and usability testing.

Created innovative graphics that provided product information and describe how products are manufactured.

Technical Manager 1998 to 2005

Department lead, managed 4 Parts Manuals, approximately 1,200 pages.

Involved with close liaison with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.

Documentation and illustrations were recognized as the best in the industry.

Education

Arizona State University 1989 to 1992

Bachelor of Science in Design and Human Factors

Metropolitan State College 1983 to 1985

Electrical Engineering coursework

Front Range Community college

Autocad Drafting Certificate

Skills

CNC/MILL (10+ years), Workshop equipment (10+ years), Prototype Build (10+ years), Test Fixture/Equipment build (4 years), PLC Numeric Control (4 years), Written Test Protocols (4 years), Solidworks (10+ years), Adobe Creative Suite (10+ years), Technical Writing (7 years), Technical Illustration (10+ years), Industrial Design (10+ years)

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-lange-0067a59

Awards

QBQ Award

January 2008

Only 1 award given per year

"Appreciation for outstanding efforts and teamwork to support and serve our customers."

Certifications

AutoCAD Advanced Proficiency

July 1998 to Present

Autocad training in Drafting at Front Range community college

Solidworks Advanced Parts Modeling and assemblies

July 2008 to Present

Advanced Parts Modeling class

Additional Information

Interest and Informal work in Human factors engineering, useability testing for products and documentation. I believe that I have a strong talent and intuition for the way people perceive and use product. This is a strong interest of mine as I move forward in my career.

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