Eric MacNeil
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Manager
Driven and innovative mechanical engineer with 18 years of technical and 6 years of leadership experience, specializing in end‐to‐end product development of complex mechanical systems. Proven expertise in mechanism design, DFMA, rapid prototyping, and cross‐disciplinary integration, with a strong track record of delivering reliable, manufacturable products from concept through production.
Skills
Hardware
- Consumer Product Design
- Robotic Mechanisms
- Machine Design
- 3D Printers
- Motion Systems
- Thermal Management
- Industial Design Driven Enclosures
- Hand Fabrication (Milling, Turning, Welding)
Software
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- Onshape
- Thermal/Flow/Structural CFD & FEA
- PDM Administration
- Arena PLM
- Python
- MatLab
Expertise
- Consumer Electronics
- DFMA & GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- System Integration
- Rapid Prototyping
- CM & Vendor Collaboration
- Product Development Lifecycle
- Prototype Testing & Validation
- Team Mentorship
Projects
Sketch Sprint
2024 Fast classroom printer, with up to 300mm/s print speed and 600mm/s travel speed, for high-turnover design work.
Method XL
2023 Large-format platform with 120°C industrial-grade heated chamber system.
Clean Air
2021 HEPA filtration unit for VOC/UFP mitigation.
Sketch
2020 classroom printer focused on safety, simplicity, and affordability.
Method LABS Extruder
2019 Advanced material extruder for the Method platform. Designed for abrasive materials with a swappable nozzle system.
Method X
2019 High chamber temperature 3D printer supporting ABS, Nylon, and carbon-fiber infused materials. Designed for Rapid Rinse, water-soluble ABS support material.
Method
2018 Dual-extrusion printer with chamber heating for pro-grade accuracy and soluble supports.
MakerBot Replicator+
2016 Desktop 3D printer designed for reliable PLA printing in pro settings.
Smart Extruder+
2016 Swappable extruder with improved mechanical reliability and sensor feedback. Designed for Replicator series 3D printers.