Harout C. Mardikian

About Harout C. Mardikian

As a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation, I\'ve spent the past 8 years leading projects that have transformed manufacturing processes. My expertise in project management, product development, and optimization has allowed me to coordinate engineering teams and implement lean manufacturing techniques, resulting in significant efficiency improvements. I\'m proficient in finite element analysis and testing protocols, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. My toolkit includes SolidWorks, Creo, Python, and MATLAB, which I use to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver solutions that are both high-quality and cost-effective.

Experience

1. Founder Principal Mechanical Engineer

   Design Verification Lab

   Jan 2026 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Founder of Design Verification Lab, a rapid prototyping and mechanical design support practice helping founders, makers, and small teams move from concept to testable hardware with fewer iteration cycles. Deliver CAD development, prototype fabrication (3D printing), and engineering-minded design feedback to validate form/fit/function early and reduce downstream rework.Key work:• CAD part & assembly modeling; design refinement for manufacturability and real-world constraints• Rapid prototyping and small-run functional parts via additive manufacturing• Design-for-manufacture (DFM/DFMA-style) feedback to reduce redesign cycles and improve serviceability• Structured iteration workflow: requirements → revision control → prototype test → design updates• Clear deliverables (models, prints, revision notes) and responsive communication across stakeholders

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, mechanical engineering

  2009

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity - MDiv, Theology/Theological Studies

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Design and Manufacturing

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  Master of Theology, Theology/Theological Studies

Skills

• Product Development
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Nastran
• Harness
• Process Improvement
• Test Fixtures
• Assembly Drawings
• Matlab
• Rf Troubleshooting
• Solidworks
• Engineering Management
• Connectors
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Msc Patran
• Coax
• Cad
• Assemblies
• Engineering
• Crimping
• Mechanical Engineering
• Autocad
• Continuous Improvement
• Ptc Creo
• Arduino
• Design for Manufacturing
• Autodesk Inventor
• Finite Element Analysis
• Control Systems Design
• Manufacturing
• Boms
• Resistors