Resume

Fisher Product Development LLC (Boston, MA) May 2020 – Present

- Product Development Engineer, Founder

Independent Consulting in Product Design and Mechanical Engineering

• SolidWorks design of components and assemblies 

• Prototyping of functional products and machines 

• Design for streamlined assembly and manufacturing 

• Tolerance stack analysis, GD&T, and COGS analysis 

• Material selection and modern fabrication methods  

• Test and assembly fixture design and process controls

• Creation of drawing packages and various documentation 

• Pro-bono design guidance for young innovators in tech startups 

PA Consulting (Boston, MA) July 2022 – December 2022

- Senior Consultant, Mechanical Engineering

Consulting in Mechanical Design and Product Development

• SolidWorks design of components and assemblies for surgical robotics

• Transitional upgrade assessments and planning of industrial equipment

• Prototyping of fully functional medical products and machines 

• Hands on assembly and testing of equipment and prototypes

• Mentoring and guidance of interns, CO-OP's and junior/mid-level engineers

• Laboratory and machine shop upgrades, maintenance and training

LESspine (Malden, MA) January 2017 – April 2020

- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Manager

Implants, Instruments and Research for Spine Surgery

• Product management of multiple spinal surgical systems

• Design and development of surgical instruments and implants

• Collaboration with orthopedic spinal surgeons for R&D of novel surgical devices

• Part and assembly design for manufacturing and assembly

• Tolerance analysis, FEA and CAD drafting with Solidworks

• Material and surface treatment research for spinal implant osseointegration 

• Test equipment design, prototyping and implementation in full scope project/product development 

• Design of experiments, surgical procedures, and full scope project documentation

• R&D of novel biomaterial processing equipment for use in operating room 

• Signing authority for completion of official design reviews, testing protocols, controlled docs, and purchasing 

• Mentoring, technical guidance, performance review and management of co-ops and interns

Eleventy Technologies™ (Boston, MA) January 2015 – December 2016

- Product Development Engineer, Company Founder

TurfRunner™ Electric ATV

• Independent venture into starting an engineering design and product development business, now delayed

• Initial prototype design and development of an all-terrain, heavy duty, rechargeable, electric powered vehicle

• SoidWorks CAD designs of full suspension, steering and motor/drive assembly, electronic user controls

• COGS Analysis, DFM/DFA design for ramping up assembly and manufacturing quantities, material sourcing

• Trademark and domain acquisition, patent research and preparation for unique technology design claims

Seventh Sense Biosystems Inc. (Cambridge, MA) May 2011 – November 2014

-Senior Engineer, Research & Development, 1.5 years

Disposable Blood Sampling Device

• Percutaneous blood collection device design, assembly, testing, analysis and performance improvement

• Manufacturing assembly equipment design, fabrication, functional testing, installation and operator training

• Device packaging design and development, cost saving improvements, package validation test protocols

• Project management of peripheral device from initial concept to design control and implementation

• Manufacturing process optimization for variable device geometries and multiple micro-fluidic configurations

• Microneedle array design, material sourcing, measurement and analysis, OEM machine procurement

• Meticulous organization of design history files, lot history records, documentation hierarchy streamlining

-R&D Engineer, 2 years

Disposable Blood Sampling Device

• Disposable device concept feasibility testing, redesign and development, manufacturing project completion

• Project transition from R&D to contract manufacturing, verification and validation testing and clinical trials

• DFM and DFA activities, process reliability improvements, material selection research for sterilization

• Design of experiments, test reports and documentation for design verification and regulatory submissions

• Compliance to FDA and CE regulations and requirements toward achievement of regulatory approvals

WL Gore & Associates (Flagstaff, AZ) & Tepha Inc. (Lexington, MA) - March 2013

-Short-Term Consultation, Device Processing Technology & Intellectual Property Transfer

BioTREK™ Septal Repair Implant

• Technology demonstration, training, presentation, transfer of intellectual property to new project engineers

• Equipment reassembly and refurbishment, manufacturing process re-starting and troubleshooting

• Scaffold dry spinning and polymer frame assembly of bio-resorbable cardiac implant

NMT Medical, Inc., (Boston, MA) July 2007 – February 2011

-Associate Engineer, R&D, 1 year

BioTREK Cardiac Implant & Delivery Catheter

• Polymer implant frame design, development, and prototype manufacturing equipment design and fabrication

• Minimally invasive delivery catheter design improvements, prototype fabrication and invitro bench testing

• Dry-Spinning process development for bio-resorbable polymer scaffold, tested in multiple animal studies

• Successfully demonstrated implant functionality in animals with use of ergonomic, intuitive delivery catheter

-Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician, R&D, 1.5 years

Delivery Catheter for Cardiac Septal Repair Implants

• Delivery Catheter design, development, fabrication, feasibility, verification and validation builds and testing

• Catheter material selection for functional improvements, biocompatibility, and dual sterilization durability

• Class III Medical Device packaging design and development, cost saving improvements, validation testing

• Manufacturing line improvement and upgrades, support and compatibility with multiple product extensions

• Tolerance Stack Analysis study and reporting, upgrades to design of manufacturing and inspection equipment

-Mechanical Engineering Technician, R&D, 1 year

Transseptal Sheath for Cardiac Implant Recovery

• Delivery sheath tipping and attachment process design, prototyping, process equipment fabrication

• Test method execution, data collection and reporting, incoming material inspections, process troubleshooting

Bose Corporation, (Framingham, MA) September 2005 – July 2007

Design Quality Engineering, Automotive Systems Division

-Mechanical Engineering Technician II, 1 year

• Second shift supervision, operation and maintenance of multiple validation test laboratories

• Dynamic and climatic electromechanical validation testing of automotive audio components and systems

• Multiple validation program scheduling, tracking, outsourcing and reporting

-Mechanical Engineering Technician, 1 year

• Mechanical, electrical, and environmental validation testing, test method improvement and troubleshooting

• R&D engineering equipment upgrades, test support, documentation, reporting, and failure analysis

Boston Brace International, Inc., (Avon, MA) February 2005 – July 2005

-Medical Device Manufacturing Engineering Technician, 6 months

• Mechanical and anatomical interpretation of patient diagnosis for custom brace fabrication

• Multi-dimensional analysis of prescribed treatment recommendations for thermoplastic bracing systems

• Custom casting and molding of corrective and supportive spinal orthotics for post-operational support

That's Entertainment, Inc., (Boston, MA) January 2003 - January 2005

-Lighting and Stage Systems, Operation & Maintenance Technician, Supervisor & Security Detail

• Light and stage system programming and maintenance, technical problem solving and crew collaboration

• Electrical, sound and light show entertainment system upgrades, stage tech setup and operation

• Facility and event security, crowd control, VIP lounge management, event coordination and supervision

Innovative Membrane Systems, Inc., (Norwood, MA) Fall 2002

-Research & Development Engineering CO-OP

• Experimental product development, various membrane filter cartridge product verification and validation

• Prototype product and assembly fixture design and fabrication, manufacturing training on new equipment

• Manufacturing process auditing and extensive product failure mode analysis, analytical problem solving

Proven Process, Inc., (E. Walpole, MA) Winter 2001-2002

-Medical Device Engineering CO-OP

• Six Sigma quality assurance material component validation testing, analysis, and reporting

• FDA medical device engineering test design protocol research, development and execution

Patent Awards:

Delivering and/or Receiving Fluids - US Patents 8827971 & 8821412

Electrical Socket with Rotating Receptacle - US Patent 6638074

More patents pending

Education:

Northeastern University, Boston MA

Graduated with Highest Honor, Summa Cum Laude, 2011, Dean's List: GPA 3.95

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

MassArt, Boston MA

Study of Industrial Design, 2 Semesters, 

Linkedin Profile Page 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fisher-bb199a5 

Abridged list of general software, engineering skills and technology competencies:

• SolidWorks

• Microsoft Office Software

• 3D Printing Methods

• Material Selections

• Hands-on Prototyping

• Drafting with GD&T

• Tolerance Stack Analysis

• Cost Reduction Analysis

• DFM, DFA, DOE, FEA

• MasterCAM & CAMWorks

• HSM Works CAD/CAM

• Machine Shop Tools

• ProtoTRAK Mill/Lathe

• Tormach w/ Path Pilot

• Instron & MTS Systems

• Machine Vision Systems

• MeasureMind 3D

• InSpec Metrology

• Mark10 Test Equipment