Scythe M.52 - Autonomous Commercial Mower Development

Project Overview

Provide a comprehensive overview of the project. What was the goal? What was the context? For example: "At Wright Manufacturing, I played a key role in the development of several new lines of commercial mowers, from initial concept through to production. This project focused on enhancing performance, durability, and operator comfort for the demanding commercial landscaping market."

You can add multiple paragraphs here to fully describe the project.

My Role & Responsibilities

• Led the mechanical design for [Specific System, e.g., the new deck lift mechanism].
• Managed a team of [Number] engineers and designers for [Specific Model/Aspect].
• Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural components to optimize for strength and weight.
• Collaborated with manufacturing teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Developed and executed test plans for prototypes, analyzing results to iterate on designs.
• Authored detailed engineering documentation and specifications.

Key Achievements

• Successfully launched [Number] new mower models/features that contributed to [Quantifiable Result, e.g., a 15% increase in market share].
• Reduced material costs by [Percentage/Amount] through design optimization without compromising performance.
• Improved [Specific Metric, e.g., cutting efficiency by X%] based on field testing and customer feedback.
• Received [Award/Recognition, if applicable] for the innovative design of [Specific Feature].

Technical Details & Challenges

Describe some of the technical aspects of the project. What technologies were used? What were the main engineering challenges? How were they overcome? For example: "A primary challenge was redesigning the mower's transmission system to improve power delivery while reducing noise and vibration. This involved exploring alternative gearing mechanisms and conducting extensive NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) testing. The final solution utilized a [Specific Technology/Approach] which resulted in a [Quantifiable Improvement]."