1. Kelly “Chris” Leafey
2373 Curbertson Street
Bartlett, TN 38134
(901) 674-8503
chris.leafey@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lead engineer at a custom dental prosthetics design house. Responsible for
the design of more complex prostheses, the training and supervision of design
engineers over standard designs, and the design of prostheses based on
production controls and customer input. Seeking a position in the biotech
space that will allow me to utilize my product development skills with a focus
on medical devices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Design Engineer
CAGENIX | MEMPHIS, TN
January 2015 - Present
➢ Continue Mechanical Designer responsibilities
➢ Assist in development of new and innovative product line
➢ Refine the technical design characteristics of two new product lines
➢ Responsible for evaluation of production feasibility and case design
at a quality check-point
➢ Part of team responsible for recruitment and training of new design
engineers
➢ Responsible for massive overhaul of standard operating procedures
document for modeling phase of production
➢ Oversee work-flow and design work of other design engineers
➢ Apply quality controls during design and CAD phase of production
➢ Assist doctor/lab with case planning and technical specifications for
case submission
Mechanical Designer
CAGENIX | MEMPHIS, TN
May 2013 - January 2015
➢ Designed case-specific frameworks utilizing individualized profiles to
meet clinical and technical needs of patient
➢ Communicated with customer regarding patient/clinical requirements
➢ Utilized and modified UG specific journals to automate repetitive
design/production activities
Packaging Development Intern
SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS | MEMPHIS, TN
July 2012 - May 2013
➢ Assist Packaging Engineering team
➢ Testing for majority of packaging qualifications and CAPAs
➢ Provide training about the creation and editing of technical drawings
➢ Developed Packaging Engineering best practices document
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Biomedical
Engineering
HERFF COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING |
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
August 2012
SKILLS
Product Development
Unigraphics
Design for Manufacture
Design Controls
Technical Training
Technical writing
AWARDS
Dean’s Award - Herff College of
Engineering
Awarded based on academics and
service to the College
Student Marshall
Highest graduating GPA from the
Herff College of Engineering for
Summer 2012
ACTIVITIES
Marketing Committee
MEMPHIS ROLLER DERBY
January 2015 - Present
Head of Event and Volunteer
Organization
MEMPHIS ROLLER DERBY
January 2014 - Present