Michael Allen
Design Engineer · Allen Mechanical Design LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
In My Own Words
Allen Mechanical Design is a Salt Lake City-based consulting firm headed by Michael Allen, an accomplished mechanical and manufacturing engineer with more than 7 years of experience in product design, design for manufacturing and tool and fixture design. With a strong background in LEAN manufacturing processes, machining, quality systems and inspection, Michael has worked successfully with clients in a variety of sectors, from outdoor equipment manufacturers to the medical and consumer electronics industries.
Michael is passionate about innovative product design, and brings a deep understanding of the complexities involved in bringing a design to fruition through efficient and high-quality manufacturing.
Work Experience
Design Engineer
Allen Mechanical Design LLC2014 – Present
• Owner/Operator • Designing a variety of product (orthopedics, electronics, and outdoor goods) • 3D modeling • Project management • Direct customer service • Product market research • Designing manufacturing lines dies and fixtures
Carpenter
Castle Valley Building LLC2018 – 2019
• Owner/Operator • Framing homes • Finishing carpentry for homes • Home remodeling
Carpenter
Tenpenny Building2018 – 2018
• Framing homes • Finishing carpentry for homes • Home remodeling
Senior Design Engineer
Hydro Flask2016 – 2018
• Designing outdoor goods (water bottles and caps) • 3D modeling • Project management • Product development with Asian based factories • Researching and implementing new manufacturing processes
Senior Design Engineer
Skullcandy, Inc.2015 – 2016
• Designing consumer electronics (headphones) • 3D modeling • Project management • Product Development with Asian based factories
Mechanical Design Engineer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.2014 – 2014
• Designing outdoor goods (headlamps and handheld lights) • 3D modeling • Reviewing and implementing customer requirements • Working with team to bring product to market • Researching current product market
Tool Design Engineer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.2011 – 2014
• Designing production dies and fixturing • 3D modeling • Creating drawings • Working with machinist for best possible fabrication • Implementing quality standards • Working with designers to aid in better manufacturability of products • Designing and implementing die validation and quality systems
Process Engineer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.2009 – 2011
• Project management • Machinery improvement • Improving production line efficiency • Creating manufacturing line professional documents • Vendor communications both domestic and international • 3D modeling • Prototyping • Quality investigations • Manufacturing line coordination • Implementing LEAN Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.2007 – 2009
• Project management both domestic and international • Manufacturing line process development • Implementing new machinery • Improving production line efficiency • 3D modeling • Assisting in the creation of production drawings • Vendor communications both domestic and international • Quality investigations
