Daniel Servansky

About Daniel Servansky

As a Principal Product Development Engineer, I bring over 15 years of experience in electromechanical product development and lead design engineering, with a strong background in regulated industries. I have a proven track record of transforming complex, abstract ideas into high-quality, tangible products through my expertise in CAD design, prototyping with ARM SoC systems, and breadboard development.Throughout my career, I have led projects from initial concept through mass production, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and performance standards. My ability to think visually—understanding images and relationships—allows me to bridge the gap between concept and execution, streamlining the design process and anticipating challenges. I’m known for my strong communication skills, adept at presenting technical updates and complex challenges to stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and upper management, ensuring clarity and alignment.I’m passionate about innovation, leveraging a data-driven approach to root cause analysis, and utilizing DOE and statistical methods to solve complex problems. In addition to my hands-on design work, I have a strong history of supplier management, leading PPAP processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.I have been published twice and hold five patents, with several others pending, underscoring my commitment to pushing the boundaries of electromechanical product design. Based in Pittsburgh, I’m always looking for opportunities to contribute to innovative projects that make a meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Head of Product Development & Engineering

   Octodent

   Sep 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Led the full lifecycle of product development for innovative dental devices, overseeing engineering, marketing, and operational activities to drive successful product launches.• Managed responsibilities across engineering, project management, and operations, ensuring seamless execution of company initiatives.• Designed and developed complex medical devices, integrating advanced polymers, micromolded components with wall stocks as thin as 50 microns, and chairside combination drug delivery systems.• Directed product strategy and business planning, conducting market analysis, defining budgets, creating sales plans, and estimating ROI to align development with company objectives.• Led risk management initiatives, proactively identifying challenges, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring projects remained on track.• Served as Scrum Master, driving agile development by leading sprint planning, tracking progress, facilitating retrospectives, and managing burnup/burndown charts.• Oversaw vendor and contract manufacturer relationships, ensuring timely project progression, resolving roadblocks, and optimizing supply chain efficiency.• Led weekly executive-level project meetings, communicating key updates, risk assessments, budget reviews, and milestone progress to senior leadership.• Managed direct engagement with end users, conducting in-person and virtual visits to gather feedback, refine designs, and improve product usability.• Developed technical documentation ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards and supporting go-to-market strategies.• Created and executed graphic design assets for packaging, labeling, marketing materials, and product literature to support branding and sales efforts.• Led social media and digital marketing strategies, enhancing brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales through content creation and automation.

Education

• Drexel University

  Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

  2010 — 2012

• Drexel University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Injection Molding
• Quality System
• V&V
• Autocad
• Fda
• Cad
• Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Ansys
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Systems Engineering
• Product Development
• Abaqus
• Engineering Management
• Ndt
• Labview
• Matlab
• Medical Devices
• Simulations
• Pro/Engineer
• Creative Concept Design
• R&D
• Biomedical Engineering
• Design for Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Solidworks
• Lean Manufacturing
• Iso 13485
• Simulation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Machining
• Mechanical Testing
• Finite Element Analysis
• Ptc Pro/Engineer
• Product Design
• Six Sigma
• Nondestructive Evaluation