Walter I.
Mechanical Engineer | SolidWorks Designer | Sheet Metal | Mach Design
Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years of experience in mechanical design, machine design, product development and high-speed packaging equipment. My engineering career has included design and development work supporting projects for NASA, Cummins Deisel, Caterpillar, Otis Elevator, Manitowoc, Carrier and other industrial manufacturing organizations. I specialize in transforming concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions with strong focus on reliability, performance and cost-effective production. My areas of expertise include: -SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling -Machine design and Mechanical Systems -High-Speed Packaging Equipment -Sheet Metal Design and Flat Patterns -Weldments and Structural Frames -Manufacturing and Fabrication Drawings -Product Development and Prototype Design -Design for Manufacturing (DFM) -Assembly design and Detailing -3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping Throughout my career, I have developed equipment, assemblies, fabricated structures and production-ready designs for industrial, commercial and manufacturing applications. I understand yhe importance of clear communication, meeting deadlines and delivering engineering solutions that work in the real world. Wether yoou need a concept development, an existing design improved, manufacturing drawings created, or a prototype prepared for production, I bring decades of practical engineering experience to every project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 2, the fewest it counts (since Sep 2026)
Last 6 months: $7k
Billed in all: $7,417$7.4k
$7k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
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