Summary
Dan Fritsche is a Design Engineer with nine years of hands-on experience translating creative concepts into manufacturable products and large-scale attractions, currently designing roller coaster mechanical systems at Rocky Mountain Construction. He blends precision 3D modeling and detailed fabrication documentation with on-site installation support, having contributed to ground-up ride train development and international project rollouts. His background spans medical device product development and industrial plastics design, where he executed test protocols, developed fixtures, and optimized production layouts for cost and efficiency. Comfortable coordinating across fabrication shops, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams, he pairs practical shop-floor insight with SolidWorks and AutoCAD expertise. Based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, he also brings a flair for professional sales tooling through 3D-printed models used at major trade shows, reflecting an eye for both engineering detail and customer-facing communication.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University
Benilde-St. Margaret's School
English