Zachary Zak Olech

About Zachary Zak Olech

What am I Looking For? Seeking opportunities to contribute my skills in driving the development and growth of cutting-edge physical products, and collaborating with dynamic teams to make a meaningful impact. Who am I? I am a mechanical engineer turned product designer. Detail-oriented, self-starter, and team leader with diverse product development experience, ranging from complex military projects to small 100lb robotic systems and larger Mini Baja cars. I excel in designing, modeling, and delivering high-quality products, meeting project deadlines with precision. Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing in my free time.Career Goal:Drive the advancement of innovative physical products through my expertise and collaborative efforts.Contact Information:Email: z••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Mechanical Engineer

   Simplifyber

   Jan 2024 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Cross-Functional Engineering & Production OversightLed initiatives across R&D, equipment design, operational processes, procurement, and maintenance, bridging innovation to implementation across the production lifecycle.Custom R&D Hardware DevelopmentSupported the design, sourcing, and procurement of bespoke R&D tools and hardware, accelerating prototyping capabilities and experimental innovation.Compression Mold Lifecycle ManagementDirected the full spectrum of compression mold activities, from conceptual development and vendor sourcing to on-site installation and streamlined operational deployment. Worked on the development of over $150K worth of molds.Grasshopper-Based Parametric Workflow DevelopmentDesigned and implemented a parametric mesh workflow within Grasshopper, enabling flexible, data-driven design-to-manufacturing integration that enhanced precision and adaptability.High-Value Press Commissioning & MaintenanceManaged commissioning, preventive maintenance, and operational procedure development for presses valued at over $200K, ensuring safety, reliability, and throughput.Cloud Infrastructure & PLM System AdministrationOversaw the company’s cloud infrastructure and administered the Vault PLM system, facilitating secure version control, data integrity, and collaborative design management.Capital Equipment Strategy & ProcurementPlayed a key role in evaluating, selecting, and procuring large-scale capital equipment to meet evolving R&D and production needs.

Education

• Wake STEM Early College High School

  High School

  2012 — 2017

• North Carolina State University

  Masters of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2017