Chris Lang

Develop new products driven by market research Establish and test new processes Assist with costing of new products Create and manage product planning and development Assist with product testing to validate design

Understand production processes and recommend changes when necessary Update product design to alleviate manufacturing or product defects Create purchase specifications for parts and equipment manufactured at an outside vendor Design fixtures and jigs used in part manufacturing or tool assembly Lead design for manufacturing or product improvement teams Update 3D models and associated drawings Audit product routing to assess accuracy and define potential efficiency improvements

• Manage projects from concept through prototype and into production. • Create concept designs for thermoformed plastic products based on customer requirements. • Design Aluminum molds and tooling to run on inline and rotary thermoform presses. • Develop process improvements both in design and production. • Build assembly fixtures for use in production utilizing rapid prototype device.

Develop concepts for new retail fixtures & OEM products utilizing SolidWorks 3D modeling & 2D drawings. Design products and assemblies incorporating sheet metal and steel wire materials. Manage projects in prototype development including sourcing materials and arranging production steps. Take part in pre-production group collaboration to review and adjust processes that will be utilized to move goods through the plant. Determine product and/or process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Support New Product Development Team creating 3D Models and drawings. Create new part models based existing parts and changes from customer. Development of new product designs abiding by a researched and generated solution statement. Adjustment of 3D model to match existing part for new casting mold

Test and develop growth rate equations for various materials in a ring rolling process. 3D Modeling of sheet metal and machined parts for use in production. Create assembly and part drawings from individual parts to a complete trailer. Support production by providing cut files for plasma or laser cutting CNC tables.

Tested new products, software and machinery while solving production issues with current equipment Conducted meetings with clients to build relationships and develop communication and ideas Designed artwork and produced goods based on client needs and specifications Managed several products and processes to meet customer timelines

Assisted clients in building their business identity through logos, business cards and brochures Developed creative visual methods for clients to advertise at point of purchase level

Communicated jointly with sales staff and clients to create artwork to the client's specifications Assumed team leader responsibilities for prepress department Prepared and moved created artwork to the production staff