CORE COMPETENCIES
Sina Rastad
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SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Catia V5 NPD Experience (10+ Years) Strong Attention to Detail Working with Time Sensitive Deadlines Design and Systems Verification Injection Molding Product Design & Validation Effective Communicator: Written and Verbal Domestic and International Supplier Contacts Creating Best Practices & Policies Team Leadership and Supervision Prototyping /3D Printing/ Sheet Metal / GD&T Electro-Mechanics / Medical Device Design PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ampronix, Inc. Irvine, California 2012 to Present
Product Design and Development Engineer
• Design and prototype sheet metal and plastic enclosures for medical imaging devices, image collectors/scaler and recorders under ISO 13845 and FDA standards.
• New Product Development Engineer on multiple projects (From idea to launch the market)
• Part of the team that designed and fabricated the OEC9800 Retrofit Kit (GE C- Arm X-Ray machine) that successfully upgraded existing machines with LED Touchscreen monitor providing significant savings to the end user and ergonomic easy use for technicians and nurses.
• Adequate skillset with 3-D CAD (Solid Works) Equip with a high degree of engineering problem solving skills.
• Knowledge pneumatic design concept.
• Able to design complex assembly tool/fixture to support high volume production.
• Knowledge in a high-volume manufacturing process (laser welding, press-fit, crimping)
• Knowledge in plastic injection molding and over-molding.
• Experience with selection of bio-compatible material.
• Introduced and implemented Rapid Prototyping via a 3D printing system resulting in significant savings in time and money.
• Work on design and systems verification, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ and prospective validation.
• Conducted mechanical testing by making prototypes.
• Documented all design and design changes for submittal to ISO and FDA.
• Utilized SolidWorks for design.
• Regularly train new Mechanical Engineers and other employees on company projects. MME GMBH Dusseldorf, Germany 2010 to 2012
Design Engineer
• Provided engineering and mechanical design services for new product development.
• Determined specifications, calculations and designed complete materials handling systems, utilizing Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks 2010.
ARRK Product Development Group San Diego, California 2007 to 2010 Product Engineer/Developer
• New Product development (NPD), Rapid Prototyping and tooling service for injection molding plastics products for auto makers, electronic developers, medical device and medical imaging device producers.
• Designed precision plastic parts utilizing Catia, SolidWorks, and Moldflow to evaluate angles and thickness and moldability.
• Designed patented electronic multifocal pixel optics eyeglass frame and foldable wireless charging system for Empower Eyeglasses (ISO/FDA approved).
• Designed medical devices Electro-Mechanical Certified Enclosures and precise actuators (under ISO 13485 and FDA standards).
• Worked closely with clients to determine needs and expectations on final product. Para Industries Tehran, Iran 2003 to 2007
Engineering Manager/New Product Design Engineering/R&D Engineer
• Designed the country’s first ATM machine with complete enclosure based on passing UL291 standard.
• Promoted to Engineering Manager due to outstanding design of the Pay and Display machine. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
• Georgia Institute of Technology - Master of Science – Mechanical Engineering Design (2017-2019)
• Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Design (1999-2003)
• E.I.T./F.E. Passed 2016
• Mechanical Design and Analysis Certificate- UCSD EXTENSION. 2018
• Pneumatic Control Certificate from FESTO 2003
• SolidWorks Certificate 2017
• GD&T Certificate 2014
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
• Proficient with SolidWorks 2020, Catia V5-R17, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Moldflow, Ansys and MS Office Suite.