Chad Walters

Experience

1. Senior Staff Industrial Designer

   Plexus Corp.

   Jan 2007 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER SENIOR STAFF ( 2019 to Current)INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER STAFF ( 2015 to 2019)INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER SENIOR ( 2011 to 2015)INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER II ( 2007 to 2011)Plexus is a global contract design, engineering and manufacturing company. My primary focus is on the design and development of complex products in the Healthcare/Life Science, Industrial/Commercial, Defense/Security/Aerospace, and Networking/Communications sectors.* First Industrial Designer at the Raleigh Design Center * Built a strong design presence* Design world class products * Leading and mentoring other designers and engineers* Promoting User-Centered Design understanding throughout the organization* Help directors of customer development sell the User-Centered Design service* Daily collaboration with multidisciplinary teams* Lead design teams focusing on products ranging from the Coca-Cola Freestyle vending machine to surgical robots to a small hand held CPR coaching device* Work directly with clients to understand user needs and goals for the business, enabling us to develop user-focused solutions that succeed in the market* Help define product behavior that enhances performance and reduces the risk of usability errors * Create an aesthetic through proper use of colors, materials, and finishes that builds brand recognition and emotional appeal

Education

• Auburn University

  ID, Industrial Design

  1996 — 2000

• Wallace Community College

  Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Pro Engineer
• Design Engineering
• Engineering
• Rapid Prototyping
• Industrial Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Cad
• Solid Modeling
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Design for Manufacturing
• Sheet Metal
• Injection Molding
• Solidworks