Bruce Nelson

Product Engineer

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States39 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Extensive experience in industrial design across multiple sectors.
  • Strong focus on user-centered design and environmental responsibility.
  • Proven leadership in managing design projects and teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Industrial Designer with expertise in Healthcare and Product Design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesDesign Direction

Other Skills

Multi-functionalPlastic Part DesignPackaging DesignProduct DesignUser ExperienceUser-centered DesignPrototypingIndustrial DesignUser InterfaceDesign StrategyResearch DesignDesign ThinkingTech PacksDesign ManagementStrategic Design

About

Objective: Oh my gosh, that previous version sure was wordy! New Version: To make cool stuff that benefits the user, is environmentally responsible, and brings delight in the problems they solve!

Experience

39 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
9 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
18 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Carlisle fluid technologies

Sr Industrial Designer/ Research and Development Laboratory

Jan 2020Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · United States

Manufacturing ProcessesMulti-functionalDesign Direction

Motion tech automation

Sr. Industrial Designer

Mar 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos · Oakdale

  • I design stuff!

Britedesign

Creative Director - Principal

Nov 2007Present · 18 yrs 6 mos · Oakdale, MN

  • Design Principal for a small consulting business focusing on product design, graphics and packaging for medical-surgical and data storage industries. Program management and tracking of supplier and associated vendor accountability.
Manufacturing ProcessesMulti-functionalDesign Direction

Carestream health

2 roles

Sr. Designer

Jun 2007Nov 2007 · 5 mos · Oakdale MN

  • • Senior industrial design lead of the DryView Laser imaging systems, digital capture and printing products focusing on trending, innovation and exceptional user experience satisfaction.
Manufacturing ProcessesMulti-functionalDesign Direction

Sr. Industrial Designer/Design Director Medical Imaging products group

Jan 1999Jun 2007 · 8 yrs 5 mos · Oakdale MN

  • Director: Kodak Health Group harmonization initiative. Responsible for the management and integration of harmonization “look and feel” of all product across KHG division platforms. Primary project lead for industrial design; accountable for five separate imaging product lines, including Medical Laser Imagers, Dental x-ray printers and Digital Capture product lines.
Manufacturing ProcessesMulti-functionalDesign Direction

Imation

Corporate Industrial Designer

Jul 1995Jan 1999 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Oakdale, MN

  • Primary Industrial Designer for the corporation with responsibilities for the look and feel of all three divisions. Identity use and application for product and packaging became a primary part of my responsibilities. I was engaged to help direct outside design firms understand the unique needs of our spin-off and product position in each of the established and emerging markets.
  • Extensive design and documentation of labeling fro all three divisions with primary focus on Medical Imaging including film, equipment set-up and jam clearing + warning and instructional labeling and associated printed meda.
  • Imation design liaison to Apple Computers for remote drive products including the launch of the iMac.
Manufacturing ProcessesMulti-functionalDesign Direction

3m

Advanced Industrial Designer

Apr 1987Jul 1995 · 8 yrs 3 mos · Maplewood, MN

  • Staff designer responsible for primary design and appearance with electronic imaging systems, such as medical, industrial and professional printing products, medical and surgical instruments and test and measure systems. I created and facilitated the Pro-Engineer surface models that specified color, texture, fit and finish for the products. I worked with consultants in our overseas development process, mentoring and guiding our partners who were unfamiliar with the power and impact of design detailing.

Education

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

BFA-ID/ED — Industrial Design + Environmental Design + Interiors

Jan 1980Jan 1985

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