Ryan Gingerich
Versatile product design engineer with 9 years of additive manufacturing experience
3D Printing Experience

3DS 3D Manage and 3D Sprint

FDM, SLA, DLP, LCD, DLS, SLS

Design for 3D Printing

Maintenance and upgrades

OctoPrint, RepRap, Marlin, Klipper

Digital Design Experience

Rhino and Grasshopper, Solidworks, Geomagic, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Blender, MeshMixer

DFM

Technical Experience

Python, Javascript, Docker, Virtualization, Git, C++

Troubleshooting, Debugging, and General Problem Solving

Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32

Windows, Mac, Linux

Open Source Software

Office Suite Agnostic

Adobe CS

Soldering

Regulated Medical Devices

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Leadership and Team Management

Mentor

Start-up Experience

Industrial designer and automation geek eager to solve for a better tomorrow. Quick to master new technologies and processes. A team player with over 7 years of custom medical device design experience, as well as more than 11 years of everything IT. Ready to support innovation by finding new and creative ways to solve problems.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design / Product Design and Development
San Francisco State University2014
Associate of Science in Microsoft Windows Systems Administration
Diablo Valley College2009
Relevant Coursework

Product design, industrial science, 3D solid modeling, rapid prototyping, model development, computer graphic imaging, technical drawing, rapid visualization, robotics in conceptual design.

Professional Experience
Manufacturing Development Engineer
Earlens CorporationMar 2017 - Present
  • Operated 3D Systems ProJet 6000, Carbon M1 & M2, Asiga Pro 4K, and FormLabs Form 2 3D printers.
  • Previous roles at Earlens developed deep knowledge of digital manufacturing process from 3D scanning and 3D print post-processing, 3D print build setup, custom product design, to process and software updates/improvements
  • Provided design for 3D printing feedback for production and engineering 3D print requests
  • Iterative prototype design with cross-functional groups
  • Digital Manufacturing Dept. representative of team dedicated to resolving issues with challenging cases
  • Automated digital manufacturing processes using Rhino/Grasshopper, Python, and JavaScript
  • Implemented quality regulated software and process updates leading to 90% reduction of human data-entry errors
  • Providing frequent problem solving of day-to-day production issues, as well as general team support
  • Daily Production Design Team leadership with daily prioritization and provided training for various roles
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Chief Technician
CC&R 3DJan 2011 - Jan 2018
  • Computer hardware/software/network repairs, 3D design/scanning/printing, and self-hosted webmaster
  • Managed multiple customers’ computer repair and 3D printing jobs concurrently, while completing each job efficiently and on time
3D Print Vendor
FictivFeb 2016 - Sep 2017
  • Provided FDM 3D printed parts on contract basis for orders submitted to Fictiv for fulfillment
  • Managed shop of FDM 3D printers for producing various parts of all shapes, sizes, and quantities
  • Fast response time to new job requests, and efficient order completion
Lead Technician
Eric's ComputersSep 2007 - Oct 2010

PC hardware/software repairs, house calls, remote help desk support, appointment scheduling, invoicing, authored newsletter, and trained interns and new hires.

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