I’m Brandon Schaap, a designer who loves to innovate.
As a design engineer working at the apex of new tech, I’m fascinated by how design decisions influence user interactions with products. When approaching a new project, my aim is to make product integration into consumer experiences as seamless as possible.
Working with me means working with someone dedicated to finding the most creative answers to design problems. I’m never content going with an established way of doing things when it’s possible to innovate.
Work experience
3D Printing Technician
Forerunner 3D Printing / Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
My work at Forerunner 3D Printing focused on bringing digital designs into the physical world. I learned how precision, timing, and machine reliability come together to shape ideas into products. Refining post-processing methods and maintaining flawless printer uptime to ensure every part met the standard of both form and function.
Senior Industrial Designer
Great Water Upholstery / Sep 2021 - Feb 2025
My role at Great Water Upholstery gave me my first professional insights into the world of marine upholstery and canvas. While my background spans international manufacturing and engineering, leading projects that blend 3D design with real world production has reshaped how I approach product creation. From 3D scanning and CAD modeling to confidential overseas manufacturing and delivery.
Education
Davenport University
BS degree • International Business / 2006 - 2010
Certificates
Nanjing University
Study • Mandarin / 2014 - 2017
Solidworks Essentials
Thompson M-TEC / 2015
Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances - Basic
Thompson M-TEC / 2020
Product Launch Engineer
West Michigan Office Interiors / Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
My work at West Michigan Office Interiors centered on turning ideas into manufacturable products while bridging design and global production. From creating precision 3D models in SolidWorks to negotiating supplier contracts in China, I focused on protecting IP, and managing quality. Guiding each product from prototype to shipment through a seamless international launch.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Fogg Filler / Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
At Fogg Filler, my work focused on precision mechanical design and process improvement. Collaborating closely with production technicians, I used SolidWorks to develop and refine CNC and sheet metal components while streamlining internal systems. Creating a new part numbering process that saved engineering time and improved consistency across designs.