Muhammad Umar

Co-Founder/CEO

Freelancing Career • Full time

Aug 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 10 mos

Industrial Designer, 3D CAD Engineer, and Electronics Specialist with a focus on end-to-end product development for startups, hardware companies, and manufacturers worldwide.Over 10 years of experience taking products from concept sketches to manufacturing-ready designs, including mechanical and electronic integration. Successfully delivered 50+ projects across consumer electronics, IoT devices, automotive components, home appliances, and robotics.Key responsibilities and achievements: Designed and developed production-ready 3D CAD models using SolidWorks and Fusion 360 for clients in the US, UK, EU, and Asia Led end-to-end product development cycles — from concept and ideation through DFM (Design for Manufacturing), prototyping, and supplier handoff Designed PCB layouts and integrated electronic components into mechanical enclosures, ensuring proper fit, thermal management, and assembly Developed IoT and smart device prototypes combining microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, STM32), sensors, and custom enclosures Created photorealistic product renders and animations in KeyShot for marketing, investor pitches, and Kickstarter campaigns Engineered functional enclosures with PCB integration optimized for injection molding and 3D printing Conducted FEA simulations in Ansys to validate structural integrity and performance before prototyping Sourced manufacturers and coordinated production handoff for clients launching physical hardware products Collaborated with electronics engineers, firmware developers, and founders to translate requirements into manufacturable, fully integrated designs Tools: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Ansys, AutoCAD, Altium Designer, KiCad Specialties: Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Electronics Integration, PCB Design, IoT Prototyping, DFM, Mechanical Design, Robotics