Chad Woodrow
About Chad Woodrow
Chad Woodrow is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in product development and design. He has worked for various companies, including Bevi and SharkNinja, and holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
Work at Bevi
Chad Woodrow has been employed at Bevi as a Senior Mechanical Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on prototyping, testing, and data analysis for new product development. His responsibilities include conducting heat transfer analysis and testing, which are critical for optimizing product performance. He has also led the design of thermal fluid control systems specifically tailored for beverage systems and cooking products, contributing to the company's innovation in sustainable beverage solutions.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Before joining Bevi, Chad Woodrow held several engineering positions. He worked as a Senior Mechatronics Engineer at SharkNinja from 2016 to 2020, where he applied his mechanical engineering skills in product development. Prior to that, he was a Mechanical Engineering Intern at FloDesign Sonics in 2015 and at Pratt & Whitney in 2014. Additionally, he gained experience as a Mechanical Design Intern at Sage Engineering Associates, LLP in 2013. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
Chad Woodrow holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western New England University, completing his degree from 2011 to 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, and he has developed expertise in plastic and sheet metal design for manufacturing. He utilizes various engineering tools, including C, SolidWorks, Arduino, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink, in his projects.
Technical Skills and Tools
Chad Woodrow possesses a range of technical skills relevant to mechanical engineering. He is proficient in heat transfer analysis and testing, which are essential for product development in his current role. His expertise extends to plastic and sheet metal design, allowing him to create efficient manufacturing processes. Chad utilizes several software tools, including SolidWorks for 3D modeling, MATLAB/Simulink for simulations, and programming languages such as C and Python to enhance his engineering projects.