Mark Harburg

Mark Harburg RESULT-DRIVEN PRODUCT ENGINEER & MANAGER-- (Mobile) Award winning, innovative engineer with 5 years of experience in product development and management, solid track record of leveraging entrepreneurial drive and management acumen for success in new product development and technology. Expert at developing broad concepts into elegant, intuitive flows and experiences that deliver measurable results. Accomplished and creative product engineer and manager, passionate about creating a holistic product experience for the user; devise strategies on product plan, lead communication of new ideas and visions clearly and efficiently to teams and customers. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Flex-N-Gate Warren, MI Project Engineer – Advanced Engineering Plastics 2016 - Present ● Immersive and clear understanding in the injection molding world from plastic design to creating production tools. ● In depth of understanding in FEA, Moldflow, Plastic Structural design, Plastic Materials, Manufacturing Feasibility, Insert Molding, GD&T, POKE-YOKE, Optimization software (Inspire), and CAD design. ● Served as project engineer and manager interfacing directly with the OEM customers, being responsible for engineering plastics metal hybrid part designs, feasibility of plastic injection molded parts, meeting customer requirements, prototype tool building, prototype tryouts, quoting, timing, and logistics. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ● Managed and interfaced 3 different teams and product development for a competitive cost and 10lbs weight savings for an injection molded product for Toyota Motor Company. ● Supported and managed engineering production development for a never been done before aerodynamic active air dam increasing vehicle efficiency by upwards of 1.0 MPG. ● Reorganized, structured, supervised, and managed Flex N Gate’s Detroit manufacturing plant warehouse and high-low drivers. SafetySit Detroit, MI Co-founder, Principal Engineer 2015 - Present ● Orchestrated all engineering functions of the company, including CAD design, prototyping, and manufacturing. ● Demonstrated strong leadership, collaboration and influence skills with ability to work at both highlevel architecture and detailed technical code level. ● Developed understanding of business operations, finances, legal, and other small-scale business functions. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ● Invented a (patent pending) medical device that significantly reduces hospital costs by revolutionizing the way patients are supported during therapy. ● Successfully administered over 200 interviews with health-care professionals discovering a 3billion-dollar market. ● Devised pitch decks and won $12,500 at four innovation competitions in Michigan and Utah. 1 Steelcase - Coalesce Grand Rapids, MI Engineering Co-op 2014 - 2016 ● Expedited engineering in new product development for a variety of seating and table products. ● Strategically executed quality testing and diagnosed solutions for recalled and new products. ● Worked with customers, engineering management, program management, technical engineering leads and developers to provide solutions and support for both domestic and international customers. ● Played key role in controlling all engineering needs for corporate sustainability standards for EMEA Coalesse. ● Gained solid international experience on engineering field while working in France for 3 months. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ● Aggressively reduced production costs by engineering redesign saving employer over $200,000 annually. ● Designed and developed production wire management solutions. ● Administered to completion two product environmental profile sustainability reports for existing products Ventura Manufacturing Zeeland, MI Engineering Intern Summer 2013 • Oversaw and implemented immediate solutions to critical maintenance problems within the plant. • Advanced and leveraged technical skills by repairing demanded production fixtures. • Programmed welding robot to improve welding operation for production. • Excelled in a fast-paced, highly demanding working environment while remaining focused, worked productively, and successfully handled many tasks. EDUCATION Grand Valley State University Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Product Design and Manufacturing Washtenaw Community College Associates in Automation Occupational Studies Washtenaw Technical Middle College High School Diploma Grand Rapids, MI 2016 Candidate Ann Arbor, MI Class of 2012 Ann Arbor, MI Class of 2012 AWARDS Eagle Scout Member of honors society Phi Theta Kappa 03/8/2011 05/10/2010 2