Duane S.
Senior Design Engineering Manager
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Duane S. is an accomplished Engineering Manager with extensive experience in retail solution design and product development. At Barrows, he leads a team of engineers to innovate and develop retail solutions, focusing on team growth and new hiring strategies. Prior to his current role, he excelled as a Senior Design Engineer where he managed the journey from design concepts to physical prototypes, ensuring considerations for manufacturing processes, cost, and materials. His earlier work at Defy Appliances involved designing components using 2D and 3D formats for various manufacturing techniques. Duane's technical proficiency includes CADD, Manufacturing Operations, and Design Thinking, which are underpinned by his education at Durban Technical College where he earned an MDDOP N5 Diploma in Multi Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice.
Experience
Design Engineering Manager
Barrows · 2020 — PresentOversee a team of Engineers in the design and development of retail solutions. Foster team growth and development through strategic hiring and development plans.Senior Design Engineer
Barrows · 2005 — 2020Transform designs from conceptual stages to physical prototypes. Evaluate manufacturing processes, cost, material availability, and timelines. Provide training for all product designers and engineers.Design Engineer
Defy Appliances · 2004 — 2005Create components for various product ranges, utilizing 2D and 3D designs for Injection Moulding, Vacuum forming, and Pressed tooling components.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- MDDOP N5 DiplomaDurban Technical College · 1999 — 2001
- High School DiplomaPinetown Boys’ High School · 1993 — 1997
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