Vivek Gawade

Design and Development Engineer

Opic technologies Limited • Part time

Sep 2023 - Present • 3 yrs

As a Design and Development Engineer at OPIC Technologies, I contributed to the development of innovative VR hardware, including the OPIC Spatial product. I was actively involved in end-to-end product development—from concept design and 3D modeling to functional prototyping and validation testing. I led multiple prototype iterations to refine ergonomics, structural integrity, and component integration, ensuring alignment with optical and electronic systems. Additionally, I supported the transition from prototype to mass manufacturing by coordinating with suppliers, optimizing designs for manufacturability (DFM), finalizing production drawings, and assisting in tooling development and quality validation to ensure scalable, cost-effective production.

Product designer

Fiverr • Freelance

Jul 2017 - Present • 9 yrs 2 mos

Worked as a Freelance Mechanical & Product Design Engineer on Fiverr, delivering end-to-end design solutions for global clients across industrial, consumer, and VR-based products. Specialized in 3D modeling, detailed engineering drawings, prototyping support, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Handled complete product development cycles—from concept design and validation to mass manufacturing support—ensuring optimized performance, cost-efficiency, and production readiness while maintaining strong client communication and on-time project delivery.

Product Design Engineer

ThyssenKrupp • Full time

May 2018 - Sep 2023 • 5 yrs 4 mos

As a Product Design Engineer at Thyssenkrupp, I was involved in designing and developing innovative industrial products and system components. My responsibilities included 3D modeling, detailed engineering drawings, material selection, and performing design validations to ensure safety and performance standards. I collaborated with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, procurement, and quality to optimize product functionality, cost-efficiency, and production feasibility. I also supported prototype development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.