Daniel Rice
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Dowie Soetenga
Daniel is an outstanding powersports design engineer. Extremely talented with engine piston design, aftermarket product design, and all things motorcycle related. He is a SolidWorks professional with several decades of experience in the industry. My go to professional when it comes to experience in this arena. I would highly recommend.
Keith McWilliams
I worked with Dan for more than 2 years at Race Winning Brands, both in the office and as a remote employee. Dan served as the Powersports Design Engineer for the JE Pistons brand and was integral in the design and development of new powersports piston products. His passion for the industry and attention to detail was top notch and evident to anyone who interacted with him on a daily basis. I am proud to have called Dan a member of my team and look forward to opportunities that would allow us to work together again in the future.
Dowie Soetenga
Daniel is an outstanding powersports design engineer. Extremely talented with engine piston design, aftermarket product design, and all things motorcycle related. He is a SolidWorks professional with several decades of experience in the industry. My go to professional when it comes to experience in this arena. I would highly recommend.
Keith McWilliams
I worked with Dan for more than 2 years at Race Winning Brands, both in the office and as a remote employee. Dan served as the Powersports Design Engineer for the JE Pistons brand and was integral in the design and development of new powersports piston products. His passion for the industry and attention to detail was top notch and evident to anyone who interacted with him on a daily basis. I am proud to have called Dan a member of my team and look forward to opportunities that would allow us to work together again in the future.
Dowie Soetenga
Daniel is an outstanding powersports design engineer. Extremely talented with engine piston design, aftermarket product design, and all things motorcycle related. He is a SolidWorks professional with several decades of experience in the industry. My go to professional when it comes to experience in this arena. I would highly recommend.
Keith McWilliams
I worked with Dan for more than 2 years at Race Winning Brands, both in the office and as a remote employee. Dan served as the Powersports Design Engineer for the JE Pistons brand and was integral in the design and development of new powersports piston products. His passion for the industry and attention to detail was top notch and evident to anyone who interacted with him on a daily basis. I am proud to have called Dan a member of my team and look forward to opportunities that would allow us to work together again in the future.
Dowie Soetenga
Daniel is an outstanding powersports design engineer. Extremely talented with engine piston design, aftermarket product design, and all things motorcycle related. He is a SolidWorks professional with several decades of experience in the industry. My go to professional when it comes to experience in this arena. I would highly recommend.
Keith McWilliams
I worked with Dan for more than 2 years at Race Winning Brands, both in the office and as a remote employee. Dan served as the Powersports Design Engineer for the JE Pistons brand and was integral in the design and development of new powersports piston products. His passion for the industry and attention to detail was top notch and evident to anyone who interacted with him on a daily basis. I am proud to have called Dan a member of my team and look forward to opportunities that would allow us to work together again in the future.
Credentials
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Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
SolidWorks Authorised Training CenterDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Solidworks Mechanical Design Certified Associate
SolidWorks Authorized Training CentreMay, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Race Winning Brands
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design Engineer
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Oct 2021 - Present
Design engineer for Powersports market completing both custom and shelf-stocking parts for JE and Wiseco Pistons. Create and document design standards and procedures for Powersports applications. Examine CMM reports to ensure manufactured components meet customer’s tolerance requirements. Work directly with critical customers like American Honda, Yamaha USA, Pro Circuit Kawasaki, and Star Racing Yamaha, by maintaining open communication relationships via email and phone conferencing. Design engineer for Powersports market completing both custom and shelf-stocking parts for JE and Wiseco Pistons. Create and document design standards and procedures for Powersports applications. Examine CMM reports to ensure manufactured components meet customer’s tolerance requirements. Work directly with critical customers like American Honda, Yamaha USA, Pro Circuit Kawasaki, and Star Racing Yamaha, by maintaining open communication relationships via email and phone conferencing.
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REC Design and Engineering LLC
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Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
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Contract Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mar 2004 - Present
Mechanical designer for REC Design and Engineering. Freelance contract design, engineering, and consulting. We offer 3D CAD design, concept design, assemblies, FEA analysis, engineering prints, and rapid prototyping. Specializing in automotive and motorcycle engine components, exhaust systems, carbon fiber, accessories, protective parts, fixtures, and tool design. Also work with sheet metal, mill work, retail, and point of purchase displays. Mechanical designer for REC Design and Engineering. Freelance contract design, engineering, and consulting. We offer 3D CAD design, concept design, assemblies, FEA analysis, engineering prints, and rapid prototyping. Specializing in automotive and motorcycle engine components, exhaust systems, carbon fiber, accessories, protective parts, fixtures, and tool design. Also work with sheet metal, mill work, retail, and point of purchase displays.
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Kooks
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Coordinator
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May 2020 - Jan 2021
Coordinate and streamline the work order process in and out of the Engineering Department. Participate in technical design clarification and project meetings. Provide technical and administrative support and guidance to Engineering Department. Work with engineering department in the development of new processes. Document processes and create SOP's. Design products and fixtures as needed to ensure deadlines are met. Coordinate and streamline the work order process in and out of the Engineering Department. Participate in technical design clarification and project meetings. Provide technical and administrative support and guidance to Engineering Department. Work with engineering department in the development of new processes. Document processes and create SOP's. Design products and fixtures as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
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Race Winning Brands
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Powersports and Automotive Design Engineer / New Product Manager
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2020
Lead design engineer for powersports market completing both custom and shelf-stocking parts for JE and Wiseco Pistons. Created and documented design standards and procedures for powersports applications. Used Romer Arm and Geomagic Software to reverse engineer pistons and cylinder heads. Examined CMM reports to ensure manufactured components meet customer’s tolerance requirements. Worked directly with critical customers (e.g. American Honda, Yamaha USA, Suzuki Motors of America) by maintaining open communication relationships via email, phone conferencing, and in-person meetings. Reduced custom piston lead time, scrap pistons, and RMA parts by working with manufacturing engineering, sales, and management. Completed component investigation reports and conducted failure analysis using FEA, examining Rockwell hardness, studying crack propagation, and investigating fatigue life. Implemented programs and system fail safes to reduce engineering and manufacturing setbacks. Completed engineering prints for inspection and quality control. Managed the planning, development, and approval of new catalog piston kits. Worked with sales and marketing on the release of new products.
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Yoshimura R&D
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Chino, CA
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R&D Engineer / Project Manager
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Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
Design and development of Powersports exhaust systems and motorcycle performance racing parts. Completed production tooling and fixture designs. Used Faro CMM arm to reverse engineer motorcycles and inspect parts and tooling. Also completed dyno testing, carbon fiber mold design, CARB and EPA certifications, and CNC laser cutting programming. Design and development of Powersports exhaust systems and motorcycle performance racing parts. Completed production tooling and fixture designs. Used Faro CMM arm to reverse engineer motorcycles and inspect parts and tooling. Also completed dyno testing, carbon fiber mold design, CARB and EPA certifications, and CNC laser cutting programming.
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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Development Engineer
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Design and development of new truck and SUV accessories. Measured new vehicle models and worked closely with prototype fabricator. Test fit prototypes and first article samples to approve for production. Produced engineering prints and bill of materials for manufacturing. Worked closely with overseas vendors on production manufacturing. Design and development of new truck and SUV accessories. Measured new vehicle models and worked closely with prototype fabricator. Test fit prototypes and first article samples to approve for production. Produced engineering prints and bill of materials for manufacturing. Worked closely with overseas vendors on production manufacturing.
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JE Pistons
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Design Engineer
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Jun 2005 - Jan 2013
Design and development of custom 4-stroke pistons. Completed the development of new forgings, tooling, and manufacturing processes. Work closely with manufacturing on CNC programming and tool selection. Occasionally evaluate structural integrity of 3D models using FEA software. Design and development of custom 4-stroke pistons. Completed the development of new forgings, tooling, and manufacturing processes. Work closely with manufacturing on CNC programming and tool selection. Occasionally evaluate structural integrity of 3D models using FEA software.
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Rick Peterson Motorsports
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Ontario, CA
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Product Designer / CNC Programmer / Parts and Service Manager / R&D Tech
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Feb 2003 - Jun 2005
Developed new products, engine kits, and correlated mechanics, machinists and sales departments. CAD/ CAM design and programming for production. Ordering, receiving, and pulling parts for jobs; scheduling jobs and test rider (track and dyno) for new ATV/ motocross bike kits. Developed new products, engine kits, and correlated mechanics, machinists and sales departments. CAD/ CAM design and programming for production. Ordering, receiving, and pulling parts for jobs; scheduling jobs and test rider (track and dyno) for new ATV/ motocross bike kits.
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Universal Presentation Concepts
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Madison, Wisconsin
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Jr. Design Engineer
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Jul 1997 - Jul 1999
Design and engineering of point of purchase display units. Correlated product production/ assembly manuals, and designed packaging. Occasionally built, and assembled prototype displays in sample lab. Design and engineering of point of purchase display units. Correlated product production/ assembly manuals, and designed packaging. Occasionally built, and assembled prototype displays in sample lab.
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Education
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Madison Area Technical College
Associate's degree, Mechanical Design Technology -
GibbsCAM
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Hawk Ridge Systems
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