Dylan Nettenstrom
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer · Haws®
Sparks, Nevada
In My Own Words
<p>Experienced New Product Development Engineer and Certified Solidworks CAD Expert tackling challenging design concepts to push the boundaries of possibility and drive new innovations.</p><p>Small Business Owner & Freelance Design Engineer</p><p>VENTURE VIBES - Family Adventure Gear - www.venture-vibes.co</p><p>WANDER YONDER - Adventure Gear for Mindful Explorers</p><p>NETTEN CREATIVE, LLC - CAD Design, 3D Printing, Prototyping, Consulting</p>
Work Experience
Independent Design Partner
SendCutSend.com2020 – Present
CAD & Design Services -If you have a great idea for a project, I can help you design it, model it, and bring it to life quickly and efficiently with minimal prototyping!
Co-Owner
NETTEN CREATIVE, LLC2019 – Present
3D Modeling and Mechanical Engineering Design services. Amazon FBA, Shopify & Etsy Stores Constantly improving skills such as business management, product design, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, sales and more.
Founder/Owner
VENTURE VIBES2025 – Present
Mission: Inspire families to explore the outdoors together, fostering deeper connections with nature, each other, and the wider community. -Design and source high-quality, sustainable adventure products for families. -Develop the brand’s identity, including logo, tagline, and marketing strategy. -Manage business operations, including compliance, supply chain, e-commerce, and customer service. -Building an online presence through Shopify and Instagram, driving sales and brand awareness. -Partner with local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations to align with community-focused values. -Foster a loyal community dedicated to family exploration and connection.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Gary Platt Manufacturing2022 – 2023
-Technical product lead; designing custom top of the line furniture for world class casinos & OEM customers -New product development focused on continuous improvement and increasing manufacturing output through cost reduction initiatives, optimizing assembly line process and procedures, 5S, and Manufacturing/QC root cause analysis -Identify, Conceptualize, & Develop turn-key products and manufacturing solutions that include electro-mechanical & mechanical assemblies, product testing & validation, & fabricating custom manufacturing tools/fixtures/jigs. -Manage overlapping project timelines -Expert level Solidworks CAD modeling, 3D scanning & Reverse engineering of hand built prototypes and conceptual drawings, BOM structuring with multiple configurations , Exploded view drawings, assembly instructions
Engineering Intern
Sentury Snowboards2011 – 2011
► Streamline production through implementation of CNC router, including mechanical setup, and operation for original equipment manufacturer and custom designs. ► Generate CAD/CAM models and toolpaths for snowboard molds, components, and fixtures (milling and profiling wood and plastic materials).
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Venture Vibes - Family Adventure Gear
https://www.venture-vibes.coA lifestyle brand on a mission to ignite a passion for outdoor exploration in every family, fostering deep connections with nature and each other, while inspiring a dedication to conservation and giving back to the communities and wild places we cherish. We offer high-quality eco-friendly apparel & gear designed for adventurers of all ages! Check us out at www.venture-vibes.co and join us in making every adventure unforgettable. Follow along on Social (Facebook/Instagram) @venturevibes.co & Linkedin Venture Vibes
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