Dragon Mountain Design

James M. Drachenberg

Motivation, Creativity, Performance

Areas of Expertise

Design Experience • Interpersonal Skills • Department Collaboration
Time Management Skills • Customer Interaction • Learning
3D Modeling • Idea Conceptualization • Communication
Technical Knowledge • 3D Printing • Product Analysis

Professional Experience

Hunter Douglas, Tempe, AZ

Product Development Engineer III – December 2023 to Present

West Pharmaceutical Services, Scottsdale, AZ

Sr. Mechanical Engineer – September 2020 to September 2023

Worked with global team to transition a new on-body drug delivery product line from the design/verification phase into production.
Conducted failure investigations at the component, subassembly, and device levels to determine root cause and corrective actions.
Partnered with internal and external manufacturing teams to ensure components meet design criteria and intent.
Performed tolerance analyses and prepared reports at all levels of assembly using CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software in order to ensure adequate component clearances and functionality within the device.
Trained global Mechanical Engineering team in operation, fundamentals, and best practices of CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software.
Designed both short and long-term solutions to fulfill customer drop resistance requirements, designed fixtures and experiments to evaluate and quantify the improvements, and presented appropriate details directly to the customer in order to keep the project on schedule.
Evaluated and analyzed existing components in order to design and implement updated features as a part of continuous improvement activities.
Developed and implemented PAD printing and labeling designs to satisfy inputs from the customer as well as internal regulatory, operations, and branding requirements.

ACCO Brands (Xyron, Inc.), Scottsdale, AZ

Engineer, Prod Dev 3 – May 2013 to July 2020

(Contracted through Aerotek – May 2013 to November 2013)

Designed consumer products in the professional and maker markets focusing on adhesive application and document preservation.
Analyzed and addressed concerns from clients and management to redesign legacy product; Improving functionality & consistency, eliminating failure in the field & re-work, and reducing assembly time & manufacturing cost.
While under Esselte Corp., initiated a product data management system in SolidWorks to improve security, revision control, and sharing of engineering documentation; Becoming the primary storage solution for new Xyron and Leitz-brand engineering projects within the North American division.
Collaborated with award-winning design firm Whipsaw, the ASU Industrial Design school, and internal Industrial Design resources to re-imagine legacy products, reducing size and increasing capabilities.
Interfaced with Esselte’s VP of Lean Management to implement Kaizen-driven improvements to the flow of manufacturing cells.
Redesigned components and assembly for “Pro” line of cartridges, replacing expensive, failure-prone equipment with cost-effective, soft-tooled fixtures manufactured in-house.
Joined together with global team to create new Leitz-brand products, while reducing cost and improving performance of existing ones.
During the acquisition of Esselte Corp. by ACCO Brands, Inc., oversaw the transfer of all Xyron engineering IP to ACCO, uploading everything into the ACCO data management system.
Developed new, patented IP for a line of hot glue guns under the Xyron brand.
Involved in all stages of product development, including CAD design, drawings, prototyping, injection mold tooling review & approval, sample evaluation, testing report design, production start authorization, manufacturing review, failure mode analysis, and UL compliance.
Under ACCO’s 2020 sustainability initiatives, worked to redesign consumables to significantly reduce plastic volume, while making the products easier to recycle.

GlobalMed Telemedicine, Scottsdale, AZ

Mechanical Engineer – April 2010 to May 2013

Designed telemedical products and systems in SolidWorks based on inputs from Management, Sales, and the customer.
Designed hundreds of individual injection molded, formed sheet metal, and CNC-machined parts.
Sourced and worked with manufacturers for the most efficient and cost-effective prototype and production runs.
Analyzed and addressed client concerns about product. With a deadline of one week, identified and fixed “rattling” issue with a legacy product, resulting in millions in sales in Canada.
Collaborated with production team to find the most efficient and effective way to assemble components and improve designs.

Tempco Electric Heater Corporation, Wood Dale, IL

Mechanical Engineer – July 2007 to August 2009

Designed hundreds of unique heating elements and thermocouples for use in plastic injection molding, automotive oil, pellet stove, and other custom applications.
Designed multiple specialty heaters based “uncommon” constraints to be used as resistors in Windmill applications.
Performed failure analysis and prepared reports for returned products and prototypes.
Worked alongside sales and manufacturing to develop heating solutions to meet specific customer needs, including technical support, telephone conference calls, and customer site visits.
Developed strong professional relationship with client.

MPC Products, Skokie, IL

Mechanical Engineering Intern – May 2006 to June 2007

Worked in CNC manufacturing and AutoCAD 2D drafting for aerospace motor components.
Developed an organized inventory system for the gear cutting tools and trained floor operators on usage.

Technical Proficiencies

Certified SolidWorks Professional (Certificate ID: C-59ZUKUQTAD)
SW Advanced Drawing Tools (Certificate ID: C-WNFP2X4U8A)
Autodesk Fusion 360
Familiarity in FreeCAD
Familiarity in OnShape
CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software
GD&T Fundamentals
ProductCenter
Teamcenter
SolidWorks Vault/PDM
Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with DevOps
Familiarity with Minitab
3D Printing
3D Modeling
Laser Cutting
Manual Milling
Silicone Molds

Patents

US Patent No. 10,413,931

US Design Patent No. D872,148

Education and Memberships

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago, 2007

Notable Coursework
Interdisciplinary Product Development

Worked in a cross-functional team of engineering, design, and business students to develop a product for corporate sponsor. Conducted focus groups to research consumer needs and presented findings to corporate sponsor on university campus and in sponsor’s place of business.