Chad Walters
About Chad Walters
Chad Walters serves as a Senior Staff Industrial Designer at Plexus Engineering Solutions, where he has worked since 2007. With a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Industrial Design, he mentors others in the field and has led significant projects, including the Coca-Cola Freestyle vending machine.
Work at Plexus
Chad Walters has been serving as a Senior Staff Industrial Designer at Plexus Engineering Solutions since 2007. Over his 17 years in this role, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. His responsibilities include collaborating with clients to define product behavior, enhancing performance, and minimizing usability errors. Walters also plays a key role in mentoring other designers and engineers, fostering a deeper understanding of industrial design across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chad Walters holds an Associate's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan, where he studied from 1994 to 1996. He furthered his education at Auburn University, earning a degree in Industrial Design from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in industrial design, allowing him to effectively lead design teams and develop user-focused solutions.
Background
Before joining Plexus Engineering Solutions, Chad Walters gained experience as an Industrial Designer at Archangel Systems, Inc. from 2000 to 2001 and at Viking Range, LLC for a brief period in 2000. He also served as Design Manager at APR, LLC from 2001 to 2006. His diverse background in various design roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industrial design field.
Achievements
Chad Walters was the first Industrial Designer at the Raleigh Design Center, where he established a strong design presence. He has led design teams on notable projects, including the Coca-Cola Freestyle vending machine and large-scale DNA separating equipment. His work emphasizes the creation of aesthetics through the strategic use of colors, materials, and finishes, which contributes to brand recognition and emotional appeal.
Collaboration and Mentorship
In his role, Chad Walters collaborates daily with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions that prioritize user experience. He is committed to mentoring fellow designers and engineers, promoting a culture of learning and innovation within the organization. His collaborative approach ensures that design processes are informed by diverse perspectives, leading to effective and user-centered outcomes.