David

Senior 3D CAD & Enclosure Design Engineer

Apex Web Studios • Freiberufler

Oct 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos

Lead Mechanical & Product Design Engineer specializing in custom electronics enclosures, 3D CAD modeling, and 3D reverse engineering for consumer products, IoT hardware, and industrial devices. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Designed over 150+ custom PCB enclosure housings, electronics box cases, and custom shell covers optimized for 3D printing (STL/STEP) and injection molding. • Performed high-precision 3D reverse engineering from physical parts, scans, and sketches into fully editable parametric CAD models. • Created comprehensive 2D manufacturing technical drawings (GD&T, DXF, PDF) for CNC machining, sheet metal, and rapid prototyping. • Ensured perfect component fitment for PCB boards, thermal ventilation, snap-fits, screw bosses, and connector port clearances. • Implemented DFM (Design for Manufacturing) standards to reduce production costs, print errors, and lead times for global clients.

3D CAD & Reverse Engineering Specialist

Precision Structural Engineering • Selbstständig

Mar 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

Specialized in converting physical components, hand sketches, and mesh files into high-precision 3D CAD models, STL files, and manufacturing-ready engineering drawings. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Successfully executed 100+ reverse engineering projects, converting physical parts and scan data into fully editable STEP/IGES CAD models. • Prepared, repaired, and optimized 3D models and STL files for FDM, SLA, and SLS 3D printing, ensuring zero mesh errors and exact tolerances. • Drafted ANSI/ISO-compliant 2D technical drawings with full dimensioning, geometric tolerancing (GD&T), and assembly blow-ups for factory production. • Partnered with hardware startups to develop custom mechanical housings, mounting brackets, and rapid prototypes. • Conducted stress analysis and wall-thickness checks to ensure part durability and minimize material usage.