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Donald Curt Baxter

Donald Curt Baxter

Spencer

Summary

Dynamic Design Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc. Expert in CAD proficiency and cross-functional collaboration, leading teams to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance product development. Successfully managed the implementation of controlled environments, driving efficiency and innovation in medical device design.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Engineering Manager

Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc
11.2010 - 03.2023
  • Manage and maintain engineering drawings in the quality system.
  • Team lead junior quality engineers and shop production team.
  • Analyze production processes, secondary processes, materials and coatings.
  • Work with sales team to generate graphics and Instructions for Use.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Morris Innovative, Inc
07.2002 - 11.2010
  • · Product Development for vascular closure devices used in heart catheterization diagnostic and interventional procedures,
  • Project manager for design and implementation of a controlled manufacturing environment for the production facility.
  • lead packaging design, production fixture design, and sales graphics.
  • Coming on board to a small startup with limited resources and many areas to pitch in also gave opportunities to serve in human resources and facilities management.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Design

IVY Tech State College
Bloomington, IN
06-1999

Skills

  • CAD proficiency
  • Material selection
  • Manufacturing
  • Design optimization
  • 2D and 3D modeling
  • AutoCAD and Inventor Software
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Prototype building and 3d printing

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Have recently been involved in agriculture, running the family farm, managing a small angus cattle herd, and production of corn and hay

Timeline

Design Engineering Manager

Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc
11.2010 - 03.2023

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Morris Innovative, Inc
07.2002 - 11.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Design

IVY Tech State College
Donald Curt Baxter