Michael Crayton

About Michael Crayton

Do you have a project that requires the next level of excellence in mechanical design?Like reaching a mountain summit, invention is no easy feat. The goal may be clear but the path unknown. As a mechanical engineer and design consultant, this is where my afterburners kick in - fueled by a passion for building groundbreaking technology. What is your team daring to accomplish? Is it visionary, bold, and challenging? Let\'s talk about how we can develop mechanical solutions together and ship successful product.For more than a decade I\'ve followed my love of invention, helping over a dozen successful projects reach their peaks. From NASA satellite mechanisms to supersonic compressors, I\'ve relentlessly pursued structural, thermal, and 3D CAD solutions to challenging engineering projects in the following industries- aerospace- medical devices- forensic analysis- turbomachinery- consumer electronicsThe design process is as important as the end result. Similarly, my design journey started early when I helped build a brand new engineering college. I went on to increase device production 300% at a medical startup, and then proceeded to help start a new design school in Hungary. I bring my passion for the process to bear on every endeavor, and do my best to infuse your project and team with as much enthusiasm as I do with engineering excellence.*Reach out at m••••••••@gmail.com so we can begin collaborating on your next also see my Portfolio below for samples of past work.**Specialties: SolidWorks 3D CAD Computer Aided Design, GD & T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, ANSYS, Thermal Analysis, Prototyping, Root-Cause Failure Analysis, Design for Manufacture, Tool Design, Testing

Experience

1. Hardware Engineering Manager

   Bruker Spatial Biology

   Aug 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineering

Education

• Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Design

  2002 — 2006

• MIT xPRO

  Certificate in Architecture and Model-Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering

  2020 — 2021

• Aquincum Institute of Technology

  AIT Student Ambassador, Design, IT Entrepreneurship, Bioinformatics

  2010 — 2010

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Design for Manufacturing
• Testing
• Leadership
• Prototyping
• Product Design
• Machining, Hand and Power Tools
• Microsoft Office
• Software Documentation
• Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• R&D
• Ptc Creo
• Manufacturing
• Cad
• Pdm
• Medical Devices
• Product Development
• Documentation
• Character
• Prototype
• Solidworks
• Project Management