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Robert Perry

@robertperry1

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Mechanical engineer building robust products end-to-end—from design and manufacturing to sales and support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a full-time mechanical engineering role where I can own product development end-to-end, collaborate cross-functionally, and apply my design-to-manufacturing experience, with interest in remote work or relocation.

I’m a mechanical engineer with over a decade of cross-functional experience across design engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales. I’ve built products and businesses from the ground up—leading mechanical and electrical system design, manufacturing operations, and customer-facing launch and support.

As Founder / Mechanical Engineer at Zephyr Van Corp, I own the full product lifecycle: designing custom camper vans, engineering battery and potable water systems with fail-safes, and specifying suspension upgrade kits and proprietary van accessories. I use SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and 3D printing to move quickly from CAD to functional parts, while applying lean practices, quality assurance, and end-to-end manufacturing leadership to improve repeatability and delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder / Mechanical Engineer

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Zephyr Van Corp

Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Founded and leads a custom camper van conversion company, owning the full lifecycle from mechanical design through manufacturing, sales, and customer support. Designs battery and potable water systems with fail-safes and uses 3D CAD/printing and tooling to streamline build repeatability.

3D CAD Modeling Solidworks Autodesk Inventor 3D Printing Rapid Prototyping Tooling design ABS Fail Safes Suspension Upgrade Kits Product Development Sales Marketing Website Design Customer Relationship Management Prototyping

Engineer, Marketing Technician

Better Than Logs Inc.

Jun 2012 - Sep 2019 (7 years 3 months)

Engineered conveyor machinery and supporting systems while supporting product development improvements across domestic and international teams. Also handled marketing/customer-facing work and led field/training activities, applying lean practices to improve throughput and quality.

Supporting System 3D Modeling Solidworks Lean Manufacturing Throughput Quality Improvement Product Development International Operations Supplier Relationship Management Sales Marketing Customer Service

Valet

Minuteman Parking

Aug 2011 - Jul 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Worked as a Valet at Minuteman Parking.

Designer, Quality Assurance

Hayden Industrial

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)

Performed 3D modeling and assembly design using Autodesk Inventor and supported quality assurance/inspection for incoming and outgoing product. Conducted supplier and branch office visits in Europe and Asia to support international operations.

3D Modeling Autodesk Inventor Assembly Design Quality Assurance Inspections Supplier Visits