Jason Wilkins
About Jason Wilkins
Jason Wilkins is a Design Director at Ideo, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in design and engineering, having held various roles at Ideo and other organizations, and has collaborated with NASA Goddard on technical consulting projects.
Work at IDEO
Jason Wilkins has held multiple positions at IDEO since 2011. He currently serves as Design Director, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as Senior Design Lead from 2011 to 2019 and as Senior Designer from 2013 to 2015. His work at IDEO has focused on design-driven projects, utilizing his expertise in mechanical engineering and design.
Education and Expertise
Jason Wilkins earned a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2010 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, obtained from 2003 to 2007. His expertise includes injection molding, plastic part design, and CAD modeling using Solidworks and Creo/Pro.
Background
Before joining IDEO, Jason Wilkins worked in various roles that contributed to his design and engineering skills. He was a Mechanical Engineer at Sigma Space from 2007 to 2011 and a Behavioral Science Research Intern at Glaxo Smith Kline in 2011. He also served as a Wildland Fire Fighter for the Bureau of Land Management for six months in 2007.
Collaborations and Projects
Jason Wilkins has collaborated with NASA Goddard on technical consulting projects, showcasing his ability to work on complex engineering challenges. He has also contributed to design-driven projects for notable companies such as Glaxo Smith Kline and Procter & Gamble, applying his mechanical engineering background to various initiatives.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Jason Wilkins has accumulated extensive experience in design and engineering. His roles at IDEO have involved significant responsibilities in mechanical engineering and design leadership. He has also provided flight integration support, demonstrating his capability in real-time problem solving during field deployment situations.