SUMMARY-Jim Bannister Highly experienced Product Design & Development professional with an extensive skill set. Over 40 years working in the field as a consultant. Excellent Design and Communications skills Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes. Experienced in all stages of Consumer and Commercial product development from initial concept to final product, concept development down to nth level detail. Experienced in many areas of product design, my forte is the design of plastic & sheet metal parts and assemblies. Specializing in short to medium length design and problem solving projects Based in New Hampshire, serving the New England States and beyond. Proven to be a one stop cost effective solution for small to medium companies that have no in-house design staff. Can supplement a clients in-house staff when clients scheduling dictates. An excellent alternative to traditional design & engineering firms. Used to working closely with Industrial Design individuals & firms. Currently holding active licenses for SolidWorks and AutoDesk Inventor/AutoCAD/Mechanical Desktop. Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop capable SOME AREAS OF EXPERTISE Concept Development. Design, Engineering and Testing of: Electronics Enclosures (Sheet Metal, Molded Plastic, Cast, Extruded). Design, Engineering and Testing of: Components & Systems (Printed Circuit Boards, Keypads, Graphical Overlays, Metal Stampings, Point of Sale Packaging). Machine Frames. Machine Shop Parts. Electronics Test Fixtures. Rack & Chassis Components. 3D modeling- Solids and Surfaces. Silkscreen, Label & Overlay Artworks. Technical Illustrating. Detail Drafting of Parts & Assemblies. Documentation Control- Bills of Materials, Product Structures Formats & Forms. Patent Drafting. Design Verification.