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A creative and resourceful Product Design & Development Engineer adept at CAD modeling, prototyping, hands-on testing, design for manufacturing (DFM), and mass production. I manage cross-functional teams and leverage my experience with overseas suppliers to take innovative consumer products from prototypes to finished goods.
Testimonials
“Solomon is an excellent engineer that puts in the extra time to get the project done. On multiple occasions he worked through the weekend to meet our needs. How often can you find someone highly skilled that is willing to drop everything to work 20 hours a day over the weekend to help you out? I would give him 10 stars if I could!"
Jason D.
CTO, Parking Vault
"A+ experience. Solomon was a pleasure to work with. Very communicative throughout the project and fair re: compensation. He was quick to offer up solutions that made sense and a great listener when I brought up my ideas. Already thinking of how to work with him again!"
Peter R.
I am so glad I read a lot of reviews before choosing Solomon for my project. He was highly rated for his skills - technical skills, listening skills and his ability to quickly and easily take my concept and turn it into a reality. And as I said, it was done quickly and accurately. He also saw something that I missed and provided a quick and easy change. His knowledge of AutoCAD made short work of my project. He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him...
John L.
Clients
FAQ
FAQ
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What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?The most important thing to look for is experience. Product design and manufacturing can get quite complicated depending on the particular idea. Thus, it's crucial that you work with someone who's been through the process, can identify potential problems/hazards or limitations, can leverage resources, and can guide you with sound, professional advice. This will save you lots of time, money, and effort while developing your product in the most efficient manner possible.
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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?Each job usually begins with a Q & A session and a thorough discussion of the objectives so that I may clearly understand your needs. If available, this is also when I'd request you share any sketches, images, descriptions, technical drawings, or prototypes related to the task. I can provide/sign an NDA if you wish to have one complete. I will then create a project outline for your review covering the general process, milestones, deliverables, payments, and the estimated lead time. If all is agreeable and a retainer has been placed, I will begin work as scheduled. I only take on 1-3 jobs at a time depending on complexity so that I may give each client's project my full attention.
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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?I have a background in engineering, training in 3D modeling software, hands-on experience with prototyping & manufacturing techniques, and am continuously working with international suppliers to further my consumer goods production knowledge. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 2006 - 2009 Master of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Johns Hopkins University | 2010 - 2012 CAD SOFTWARE TRAINING: Autodesk Inventor Professional Solidworks Fusion 360
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What services do you offer?1. IDEATION - Leveraging my experience to help you refine your idea for novelty, practicality, manufacturability, and scalability. (This can include an analysis of your value proposition and/or business model if applicable) 2. CAD MODELING - 3D models of your product for each component and assembly with accurate dimensions, materials, and surface finishes. I use a parametric modeling approach to capture your design intent with critical features and to easily make changes as we progress through the project. 3. ANIMATIONS | RENDERS - CAD model animations and images to show functionality, aesthetics, and features of a design. 4. SIMULATIONS & ANALYSIS - Simulating loads, conditions, and environments on a design then using FEA to review its integrity. 5. PROTOTYPING - Using rapid prototyping methods to create physical samples of your product for testing form, fit, function, ergonomics, and aesthetics. (This is typically an iterative process) 6. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - Engineering drawings for components and sub-assemblies. Detailed exploded views with BOM for all assemblies. 7. PROVISIONAL PATENTS - Detailed documents that contain the necessary information to protect your concept/product/innovation and to be used as a reference when drafting claims in a utility patent application. References to registered patent attorneys are also available. 8. SUPPLIER SOURCING - Searching, vetting, negotiating, and working with various domestic and international component/product suppliers to build a robust supply chain for your product. 9. DFM (Design for Manufacturing) - Updating your 3D model considering the chosen mass production technique. (e.g., draft angles, ribs, parting line, assembly procedure) 10. ASSEMBLY DOCUMENTATION - Custom step-by-step instructions with CAD model diagrams for your chosen manufacturer to assemble your product.
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