Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering & Product Development Solutions
Creative Engineering has been transforming innovative ideas into production-ready solutions for over 28 years. Our team of experienced engineers and designers specializes in product development, industrial design, and manufacturing support, delivering robust and cost-effective results across diverse industries. We prioritize client ownership, providing comprehensive deliverables including 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and functional prototypes. Our process emphasizes collaboration, with dedicated project management ensuring seamless transitions from concept to manufacturing. Backed by decades of experience in injection molding, sheet metal design, and rapid prototyping, we serve startups, inventors, and established businesses seeking technical expertise.Our portfolio spans consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial machinery, demonstrating our ability to solve complex mechanical challenges. With a focus on design for manufacturing, we optimize products for mass production while maintaining functionality and aesthetics. Our in-house prototyping capabilities, including 3D printing and CNC machining, enable rapid iteration and testing. Trusted by clients for our technical proficiency and client-centric approach, we maintain transparent communication throughout every project phase. Our commitment to quality is reflected in 128 client-owned patents and partnerships with vetted global manufacturing networks.
Services
Product Development
CAD Design
Prototyping
Design for Manufacturing
Manufacturing Support
Industrial Design
Injection Molding
Sheet Metal Design
Mechatronics Integration
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 28 years of experience in product development and engineering
- Client retains full ownership of all deliverables
- In-house prototyping with 3D printing and CNC capabilities
- Specialized in design for manufacturing (DFM) optimization
- Established partnerships with global manufacturing networks
What people say
Awesome product
Recipe for success
Impressive prototypes
Seamless design process
Manufacturing expertise
Services
Product Development
We transform concepts into market-ready products through comprehensive development cycles. Our process includes feasibility analysis, mechanical design, and iterative prototyping to ensure functionality and manufacturability. Clients receive complete engineering packages with production-ready documentation.
CAD Design
Our detailed CAD services create precise digital representations for manufacturing. Using SolidWorks and industry-standard tools, we develop parametric models optimized for injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and CNC machining while maintaining strict design tolerances.
Prototyping
We produce functional prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and custom electronics integration. Our prototyping services validate design concepts, test mechanical functionality, and create presentation-ready models for investor demonstrations or manufacturing trials.
Design for Manufacturing
Our DFM process identifies and resolves production challenges early in design phases. We analyze cost efficiency, material selection, and manufacturing methods to ensure seamless transition from prototype to mass production while maintaining quality standards.
Manufacturing Support
We manage end-to-end manufacturing through trusted global partners. Our services include supplier selection, quality control implementation, and production process optimization to ensure cost-effective, scalable manufacturing solutions for client products.
People
Paul Dowd
Founder
With 28 years of experience, Paul founded Creative Engineering after leading product development at BuddyL and Hasbro. He specializes in mechanical design and manufacturing processes, holding expertise in Pro/Engineer implementation and rapid prototyping technologies.
Bennet Poepping
Senior Engineer
Bennet brings mechanical engineering expertise from medical device and consumer product sectors. His focus on prototyping and testing delivers robust solutions, combining strong CAD skills with practical manufacturing knowledge across diverse product categories.
Norm Barrigas
Senior Engineer
Norm specializes in complex injection-molded products with 25 years of experience. His technical leadership spans feasibility analysis to production, combining CAD mastery with industrial design sensitivity for challenging engineering projects.
Josh Goldin
Engineer
Josh contributes medical device design experience to diverse projects. His background in surgical instruments and ventilator systems enhances our capability to develop technically demanding consumer and industrial products with precision requirements.
Jess Huffman
Engineer
Jess combines consumer product design with nuclear submarine systems experience. Her expertise in 3D modeling and market-ready product development ensures practical solutions that balance innovation with manufacturing feasibility for commercial success.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We serve consumer goods, medical devices, industrial machinery, toys, and electronics sectors with mechanical design expertise.
Do you handle manufacturing?
Yes, we provide turnkey manufacturing through vetted partners, managing production from prototyping to volume manufacturing.
Who owns the final designs?
All work product becomes your property, including CAD files, engineering drawings, and intellectual property.
How are project costs determined?
Costs vary by project complexity; we provide customized quotes after evaluating specific design and manufacturing requirements.
What prototyping capabilities do you have?
We offer 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and mechatronics integration for functional prototypes in plastics and metals.
