Andrew Moonin, Mechanical Design Engineer, MSc, Israel
✉ andrewmoonin@gmail.com, +(972)54-489-3720
www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-moonin
Summary
– Skilled mechanical engineer with 20+ years of experience in the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for multidisciplinary products, with a strong focus on innovation and manufacturability -covering the full lifecycle from concept and prototyping to mass production and design-to-production transitions.
– Extensive expertise in plastic part design and joining technologies (clips, snap-fits, ultrasonic welding, laser marking), material selection, CNC machining, sheet metal, electronic packaging design, surface treatments, and color science.
– Proven experience in rapid prototyping and 3D printing, PCB/A layouts, electrical test fixture design, DFx (Manufacturing / Assembly / Serviceability), IP/IK design, and compliance with ISO 13485 and MIL-STD-810.
– Strong background in hydraulic and pneumatic system design, subcontractor management, and overseeing mass production both domestically and internationally.
– Expertise in preparing detailed production documentation, including mechanical drawings, BOMs, assembly guides, and QA/QC instructions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
– Seven years of hands-on experience in medical device development, driving projects from concept through V&V and regulatory approval. BOM creation, mechanical FAI troubleshooting, DFx, DFMEA/PFMEA, and CAPA implementation, all while ensuring strict compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 10993, and FDA/CE requirements.
– Full proficiency in SolidWorks and ePDM, including FEA and thermal analysis with SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
Work experience
08/2022 – 05/2025 Senior R&D mechanical designer, Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring, Tel Aviv
Electronic monitoring company, design, and production of the electronic devices
· Development and mass production through detailed drawings and BOM creation of opto-/electro-mechanical devices like watches, bracelets, stations featuring touch displays with BT / Wi-Fi / LTE.
· Design of PCB/A layouts and plastic enclosures sealed by ultrasonic welding, metal over molding by textured silicone, testing according to international standards at an external certification laboratory, assembly drawings and samples sourcing, production/assembly lines support in China and Philippine. FAI and inspections, ePDM / PLM / ERP / ECO documentation management and support of existing products – bug fixing and improvement according to clients’ requests.
02/2020 – 04/2022 Senior R&D mechanical designer, Arrival Israel, Petakh Tikva, Israel
Automotive start-up, design, and production of the charging stations for electric cars
● Complete mechanical design of a 22 kW AC Charger: development from the PCBA and sealed plastic enclosure for outdoor use to the mold production. Display and connectors selection, fabricated and tested prototypes using 3D printed samples.
● Mechanical design of an AC to DC Power Factor Correction module, development a rigid sheet metal enclosure with a variety of PEMs. Inductor and RF shielding design with flow and thermal simulations, produced a BOM and manufacturing drawings for small batch prototype production by subcontractors, assembly of functional prototype.
● Established and organized a mechanical lab, procured essential equipment, including tools, machines, 3D printer.
07/2017 – 02/2020 R&D Mechanical Team Leader, Nuvo Cares, Tel Aviv, Israel
Medical devices start-up, design, and production of the pregnancy monitoring wearable belt
● Leading a team of three engineers (FDA clearance received), employee recruitment, purchasing, budgeting, work program development, and quality risk planning. Design of product tree components by SolidWorks 3D models and manufacturing drawings, generating BOMs and assembly SOP. Validation of design concepts, specifying Quality / Inspection plans, managing series production, and ensuring material compliance with ISO 10993-5/10 standards. Troubleshooting of mechanical FAI issues, conducting reliability tests of flex PCB by an in-house designed Arduino-controlled automatic tester, and design of pneumatic bed of nails PCBA testing fixture inside EMI chamber.
● Failure and root cause analysis, implementation of DFA and DFM processes, and performed DFMEA and PFMEA analysis to enhance product reliability.
● Thoroughly investigated product failures, implemented CAPA, and oversaw safety and environmental testing at external certification laboratories to ensure product compliance with stringent standards.
03/2016 – 06/2017 Senior R&D mechanical designer, Nuvo Cares, Tel Aviv, Israel
● Product development from proof of concept to small-scale production in Italy.
● Design and manufacturing of plastic, metal, silicone, and light guide components.
● Preparation of technical documentation for FDA submissions and regulatory clearance.
06/2013 – 02/2016 R&D Mechanical designer, Drinka Beverages, Tzur Igal, Israel
Design and production of the innovative electro-mechanical vending machine
● Sheet metal design, from PCB/PCBA and cable routing to injection-molded parts, vibration, and thermal analysis and improvement. Utilized a MakerBot (SLS) 3D printer for rapid prototyping.
● Engineering of electro-pneumatic and hydraulic systems; enhancing product reliability and addressing design flaws. Implementation of cost-reduction strategies and optimization of design for mass production.
● Integration of electromechanical components, including microswitches, electric valves, motors, actuators, sensors, and control systems. Created production drawings and assembly instructions, defined and implemented testing protocols.
● Managed subcontractors, organized BOMs, and tracked revision changes through PDM and ECOs. Visited factories to review assembly processes, integration, and handling.
05/2010 – 05/2013 Production engineer, Medingo (acquired by Roche), Yokneam, Israel
Medical devices start-up, design, and production of the wearable insulin micro pump
● Produced and enhanced plastic and metal parts, ensuring a seamless transition from design to mass production. Provided mechanical support and supervision on assembly lines.
● Designed assembly jigs, created production drawings and assembly instructions, and trained employees to ensure efficient and error-free production.
● Developed comprehensive technical documentation in accordance with FDA requirements and managed ECO/ECR through PDM.
● Conducted DFMEA and PFMEA analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks, and oversaw mechanical testing at external laboratories to ensure product safety and performance.
07/2008 – 12/2009 R&D mechanical designer, Modu Mobile, Kfar Saba, Israel
Development and production of the modular cellular device with unique phone enclosures – jackets
● Designed and transferred products (jackets) to mass production, including creating drawings, defining critical dimensions, and providing mechanical support on assembly lines.
● Designed assembly and production jigs, developed and produced packaging (cartons, vacuum-formed inserts), and utilized an Objet (polyjet) 3D printer for rapid prototyping.
● Established a product portfolio using Agile methodology, managed ECOs, documented incoming inspection procedures, reviewed assembly processes, and conducted FAI inspections on-site in Shenzhen, China.
● Oversaw the engineering management of assembly lines, both on-site and remotely.
05/2006 – 06/2008 R&D Mechanical engineer, Applied Materials, Rehovot, Israel
Development of the new generation semiconductor wafer scanner machine
● Developed, designed, and transitioned to production an opto-mechanical machine.
● Managed cable routing, production, and integration, creating detailed assembly drawings for the entire system.
● Designed fine mechanics for a Class 100 clean room environment. Supervised the production of prototypes by subcontractors and oversaw their assembly in a clean room setting.
● Led the mechanical design of the optical calibration system and the manual wafer loader.
02/2001 – 04/2006 Production engineer, Technopach Metal Industries, Barkan, Israel
Electronics packaging full turn-key manufacturer in military, medical and communications fields
● Manufacturing a diverse range of products using various techniques, from punching and laser cutting, CNC machining, sheet metal forming and welding to painting. Integrated PEMs, standoffs, and other fasteners into the products.
● Providing engineering support and managing of projects production, ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing processes.
Education and courses
SolidWorks – Flow Simulation (2020)
SolidWorks – Sheet Metal and Weldments (2005), Routing (2006), Surfaces (2018)
Advanced Excel (2012), Design transfer to production (2011), Agile (2008, 2018), Priority (2017)
1993-1999 MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Tula State University, Russia.
Software
SolidWorks, SW Simulation includes Flow, SW ePDM, Siemens NX, Inventor, Creo, AutoCAD, Cura, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Agile, NetSuite, Wrike, Jira.
Personal skills
Self-motivated and problem-solving oriented with a keen eye for detail. Possesses the ability to prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines. Quick learner with a “can-do” attitude and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and hands-on experience.
Languages
Slovenian – in process, English – C1, Hebrew – C1, Russian – native.
Education
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1993-1999
MSc in Mechanical Engineering at Tula State university, Russia