Luke D. Woolley
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & PRODUCT DESIGN
CONTACT
linkedin.com/in/lukedwoolley
************@*****.***
Denver, CO
ENGINEERING MANAGER, BDC LABORATORIES
Oct 2022 – Aug 2023
• Led engineering team to scope, design, prototype, test, launch, and support complex electromechanical systems, anatomical models, and analytical software representing ~$11 million annual revenue.
• Created standardized procedures, work instructions, training manuals, and acceptance protocols for custom medical device test equipment.
• Worked closely with 80+ vendors & manufacturers to optimize supply chain, material costs, lead times, and value stream.
• Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Testing departments to support product line management & on-site service operations.
• Managed schedules for 30-60 concurrent design, testing, and R&D projects, as well as budgets, staffing, and performance for department of 5-7 direct reports including yearly goals & compensation.
• Enhanced company culture & employee engagement by launching social programs, seasonal events, training workshops, and new perks. SENIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR (ADJUNCT), CU BOULDER
Sept 2019 – Aug 2023
• Mentored teams of 5-10 engineering students through the product development lifecycle for leading industry clients including Medtronic, Ball Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin Space.
• Led weekly review meetings, critiqued deliverables, assigned grades, and coached students in engineering, ethics, and professionalism. DESIGNER, MANAGER, ACTING DIRECTOR, ELDORADO CLIMBING June 2017 – Oct 2022
• Oversaw the scope, design, manufacture, and execution of world-class custom climbing walls generating ~$7 million annual revenue.
• Coordinated closely with architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, executives, and other stakeholders to achieve 50+ installations per year ranging from $30,000 to $3 million in scope.
• Designed, prototyped, launched, and supported 3 new home climbing products yielding ~$500,000 in added sales.
• Automated CAD processes to reduce design transfer costs by ~20%. ASSOCIATE ENGINEER, SUNRISE MEDICAL
June 2015 – June 2017
• Designed & prototyped assistive products, electronics, enclosures, and accessories for advanced powered wheelchair systems.
• Value engineered pediatric line achieving over $40,000 annual savings. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (CO-OP), ADVANCED BIONICS LLC
June 2014 – June 2015
• Created models, drawings, prototypes, fixtures, and test protocols for cochlear implants, electrode arrays, and enclosure assemblies. SUMMARY
10+ years design, product
development, and new
technology introduction.
4+ years project & people
management focused on
team engagement, technical
skills growth, and impactful
cultural leadership.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, 2019
Mechanical Engineering
University of Colorado, Boulder
Certifications: Design,
Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science, 2012
Mechanical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech.
Minors: Robotics, Music,
Biomedical Engineering
SKILLS
Engineering Management
Product Design
CAD (SolidWorks, SketchUp)
Research & Development
Business Development
Leadership & Mentorship
Project Management
Agile Methodologies
Medical & Assistive Devices
GD&T, FMEA, DFM, DFA
PDM, PLM, ERP, QMS
NPI, VSM, RCCA/PA
EXTRAS
Paragliding Pilot License (P2)
IKON Pass
National Parks Pass
Colorado Symphony Pass
Denver Urban Gardens Lead
NYT Crossword Enthusiast