Thomas Meiser

About Thomas Meiser

v1.0 Injection molding factory floor sweeper/toolroom machinist/molding press operatorv2.0 College student/ski instructor/competitive cyclistv3.0 Medical/outdoor retail/consumer product Principal Engineer v4.0 Director of Engineering and Design I’ve spent nearly 20 years working through the ins and outs of hardware development. From ideation to commercialization, I\'ve seen it all—designing and developing products across various business segments. I thrive on translating initial ideas into tangible, high-performing solutions, and I’ve led and mentored my teams to do the same. At PopSockets, I advanced from Principal Engineer to Director of Engineering, driving innovation and leading successful product launches. My track record includes building collaborative teams and creating unique, feasible product designs that efficiently meet market needs. Whether solving design challenges or working late into the night to ensure milestones are met, I bring passion and dedication to everything I do. If you’re looking for someone who can quickly turn a concept into a market-ready product with persistence, creativity, and focus—let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Principal Product Engineer

   Popsockets

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Transitioned into a new role to spearhead innovation and drive the development of next-generation mobile accessory products. Tasked with revitalizing the brand’s market relevance by focusing on creative engineering solutions and launching new product offerings to recapture its market share and reinforce its legacy in mobile accessories.

Education

• University of Utah

  B..S., Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Engineering
• Fmea
• Sheet Metal
• Injection Molding
• Engineering Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Cad
• Solidworks
• Product Design
• Gd&T
• Design for Manufacturing
• Ptc Creo
• Mechanical Engineering
• Product Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• System Architecture