Caitlyn L.

Design Engineer @ Judco Manufacturing Inc.

About

I’m a mechanical design engineer with a strong focus on hands-on product development, experienced in taking products from concept through production. I thrive in environments where I can be deeply involved across the entire process — from prototyping and testing to troubleshooting and manufacturing support — and I’m known for stepping in wherever needed to move projects forward. My work is driven by a passion for human-centered design. I care about creating products that are not only functional and manufacturable, but also intuitive and visually refined. I’m especially drawn to designs that feel seamless to use and elevate the overall user experience. At Judco Manufacturing, I design and support the production of interior automotive switch assemblies, integrating injection-molded components with PCB-based electrical systems. I work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production to ensure designs are production-ready, cost-effective, and reliable at scale. In addition to product development, I’ve improved team efficiency by building internal tools and streamlining engineering workflows, contributing to faster and more effective execution. I’m seeking opportunities where I can continue to build impactful, real-world products, stay close to hands-on engineering, and contribute to thoughtful, high-quality design.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Product Design, Medical Device R&D, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Arduino, Prototyping, Tolerance Analysis, Creo, Teamwork, Product Development, Regulatory Submissions, Research, 3D Prototyping, Regulatory Affairs, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Regulatory Requirements, Research and Development (R&D), Engineering, 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD), User-centered Design, Medical Devices

Experience

Design Engineer

Judco Manufacturing Inc.

2023-5 - 2025-12 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Los Angeles, CA

Developed and launched automotive switch assemblies from concept to production by integrating injection-molded components with PCB systems. Improved manufacturability, product reliability, and production efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and hands-on engineering. Drove product development from concept through production • Designed CAD models and production drawings with strong DFM/DFA focus • Collaborated with suppliers on tooling; reviewed DFM reports and implemented design improvements • Conducted first article inspections and supported mold trials and production ramp Strengthened product validation and manufacturing support • Led DV/PV testing (thermal, humidity, endurance, force, lighting) • Designed test fixtures and authored validation reports for customer approval • Troubleshot manufacturing and assembly issues across mechanical and electrical systems Improved manufacturing efficiency and process capability • Optimized laser etching processes, fixtures, and production tooling to improve throughput and usability • Developed Excel/VBA tools and CAD macros to streamline engineering workflows • Designed and built in-house fixtures, prototypes, and equipment to support production and testing

Mechanical R&D Intern

Medtronic

2020-6 - 2020-8 · 3 mos

Northridge, CA, USA

Developed testing plans to implement actionable solutions to sharps disposal of sensors. Created comprehensive technical documentation on tolerance analysis methods, best practices, workflows, and analysis tool usage. Reduced costs 10% with 20% decrease in assembly time Fortified team member competency with comprehensive technical documentation • Researched various tolerance analysis methods to ensure understanding of concepts • Evaluated program capacities to determine optimal usage • Authored technical documentation to onboard staff to new software Streamlined test planning through integration of 12+ regulatory agency requirements • Worked with team members to define relevant FDA requirements • Created testing plan to ensure compliance with guidelines • Documented findings to provide leadership with recommendations for improvements and comparison of current analysis tools Reduced costs by 10% for manufactured parts • Analyzed tolerance of parts to improve product manufacturing defects • Collaborated with subject matter expert to determine tolerance restrictions

Regulatory Affairs Intern

Abbott

2019-5 - 2019-8 · 4 mos

Sylmar, CA

Oversaw international regulatory submissions to navigate approval of medical devices. Ensure products and procedures comply with regulatory agency requirements and guidelines. Decreased submission process time 50% with improvement in communication flow • Chaired meetings with 25+ international regulatory staff to discern medical device regulations • Consolidated 100+ medical device regulations to generate database and directory in Excel • Organized regulatory requirements by geography to create templates

Transfer to Excellence Undergraduate Research Program

Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science

2017-6 - 2017-8 · 3 mos

Berkeley, CA

Conducted lab research with faculty in robotics (Biomimetics Millisystems Lab) and presented on the Laser Cutter Fabrication of Repulsive-Force Electrostatic Actuators. Presented at • 2017 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Conference • 2018 Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC) Research Conference Cut manufacturing costs 90% with 75%+ reduction in actuator fabrication time • Researched cutting edge procedures to close lab efficiency gaps • Reviewed manufacturing methods and materials to determine best course of action • Completed research paper to present findings to students and professors