Rich Scharf is a senior mechanical designer and engineer with over 30 years of experience in mechanical design, project management, and customer interface for various companies. He has expertise in plastics design, electro-mechanical systems, electronics packaging, design for manufacturing, and new product development. Scharf held positions as a senior designer, project manager, and lab manager where he led teams and was responsible for designing mechanical components, electrical systems, and managing projects and a lab. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience using CAD software like Pro-E, SolidWorks, and analyzing designs.

1. RICH SCHARF
Escondido, California
760-855-3706 (Cell) rich.scharf@att.net 760-735-9780 (Home)
QUALIFICATIONS
Senior/Staff Mechanical Designer
Accomplished and experienced mechanical engineer with extensive design, project management and
electronics background. Experienced with US and International customer interface and design integration
on multi-million dollar programs. Creative, solid and innovative designer. Capable in leading teams of
engineers in support of project goals with technical excellence.
Areas of expertise and professional strength include:
• Project Management • Plastics design: IQ-OQ-PQ • Electro/Mechanical Systems
• Electronics Packaging • DFM and FMEA • Customer Interface
• SPC/cp-cpk analysis • 25 Years of CADD Experience • New Product Development
Computer skills include: Pro-E/Creo & SolidWorks CADD, Cosmos analysis packages, PDM Administrator,
HTML, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Program manager responsible for the Payload integration of the Sirius Satellite Radio (4) and IntelSat IX
Satellites on to the Russian Proton rocket. Lockheed Martin, ILS division
 Member of the elite ‘Tiger Team’ responsible for final data analysis and on pad assessment of Atlas/Centaur
launch vehicle electrical systems required for launch approval. All data and reviews were presented to NASA,
Air Force and commercial audiences certifying launch readiness. Lockheed Martin
 Holder of 3 US patents and 3 foreign patents pertaining to silent, motorized operation of commercial window
shade coverings. Harmonic/Somfy
 Project Manager and Designer of RF controlled motors, Lithium Ion battery packs, and chargers available on
the commercial market today. Somfy & iTECH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Invetech, San Diego, CA 92121 2013-June 2015
Senior mechanical designer and Lab Manager responsible for new product development and integration of
biomedical products. Designed and developed first article SST sheet metal and structural assemblies for vein
growth drawers and bioreactor cleaning, and electro-mechanical systems and mechanisms for consumer product
packaging. Created drawings, BOMs and change orders in support of product development. Implemented lab
upgrades and 5S philosophy, receiving company Excellence award for lab upgrades and 5S implementation.
iTECH Engineering, San Diego, CA 92121 2010-2013
Senior mechanical engineer responsible for electronic packaging and design of lithium-ion and lithium polymer
battery packs and charging stations for medical, military and consumer applications. Design tasks include industrial
design, 3-D CADD models and drawings, manufacturing aids, customer interface, IQ-OQ-PQ oversight, vendor
review and inspection, and project management.
Harmonic Somfy, Poway CA 92064 2002-2010
Senior mechanical designer responsible for electronic packaging design of quiet RF controlled curtain motors for
both home and business. Responsibilities include defining product definition with all disciplines, 3-D CADD design
and drawings of complete motorized package integrating RF electronics/PCB and encoders; focusing on DFM and
high volume production. Tasks also include design and analysis of motor gear trains-both planetary and cluster

2. RICH SCHARF
Escondido, California
760-855-3706 (Cell) rich.scharf@att.net 760-735-9780 (Home)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
gears, tolerance analysis, thermal and vibration control, tool review, FAI, SPC/cp-cpk analysis of all parts, as well
as manufacturing support. Designed over 250 plastic molded parts, extrusions, metal castings and MIM parts.
Fluid Components, San Marcos CA 2000-2002
Senior mechanical designer of air flow and fluid level probes and sensors for aircraft engines. Created innovative
designs for improving quality and reliability of mass flow & level sensors using CADD & CADD analysis tools-
COSMOS FloWorks. Managed product TUV/CE certification and EMI/EMC mitigation.
Lockheed Martin, International Launch Services, San Diego CA 1997-2000
Program manager responsible for Payload integration on the Russian Proton rocket. Created contractual interface
documents, program schedules, CADD models and drawings, EICD’s and MICD’s, for payload to LV interface.
Worked closely with DTRA to ensure confidentiality of all US designs. Supervised and coordinated international
integration meetings and foreign launch site operations
• Created divisions first EICD’s and MICD’s for customers User Manual
BAE Systems, Rancho Bernardo CA 1996-1997
Mechanical engineer responsible for qualification and documentation of F-117 GSE. Also developed prototype
collapsible land mine detector for front mount on military HumVees.
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical, San Diego CA (Contractor) 1996
Lead engineer responsible for center fuselage section electrical systems on the Tier II+ UAV program
(Globalhawk). Primary responsibilities include; design of EICD’s, electrical cabling and equipment packaging,
hardware installation and system design.
Martin Marietta/GD Space Systems, San Diego, CA – Denver CO (Secret Clearance) 1984-1996
Principal engineer responsible for all electrical equipment and harness design and installation for Atlas/Centaur and
Titan/Centaur rockets. Coordinated design effort with structures and systems groups. Created harness designs
and assemblies, package mounts, sheet metal panels for connectors and support brackets. Tasks also included
design of wiring diagrams, wire lists, junction boxes. Created payload adapter equipment, connector and harness
interface drawings. Managed team of four engineers responsible for package and harness design, test and
assembly.
• Familiar with ASME Y14.5M-1994, DOD-STD-100 drawing design standards, and GD&T
• Developed first Atlas and Titan rocket CADD Installation drawings for payload adapter equipment and
harness installations reducing drawing time and cost by 80%.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, 1984
Electronic Technicians Certificate, Palomar College in 2006, 4.0 GPA
Hobbies and Interests

3. RICH SCHARF
Escondido, California
760-855-3706 (Cell) rich.scharf@att.net 760-735-9780 (Home)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
-Mentor for ECHS 2009 robotics team. Taught students SolidWorks mechanical design and Robot Control
systems. Won “Rookie Team of the year” award at F.I.R.S.T. So Cal Regional tournament.
-Automobile restoration and preservation. Perform all of my own engine rebuilding, body work and zinc plating.
Original family owner of the 2012 La Jolla Concours First in Class, 1970 Datsun 240Z
-Webmaster for the Z Car Club of Inland Valley (ZCCIV) and Z Club of San Diego (ZCSD)
President of the Z Car Club of Inland Valley (ZCCIV) in 2011