Summary
David Christian is a mechanical engineer with 10 years of hands-on experience designing and validating complex machines and regulated products, currently driving mechanical design and cross-functional coordination at Piper Networks. He excels in 3D CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, and engineering analysis using Excel, with a track record of prototyping, test development, and field deployments across the U.S. His career spans custom machine design, Class III medical-grade battery components, and ocean engineering systems, reflecting versatility in both high-regulation and production environments. David has led capital equipment procurement and clean-room planning, reduced costs through supplier collaboration, and implemented manufacturing standardization to scale production. He also has experience teaching STEM and mentoring students, showing a talent for translating technical concepts for diverse audiences. Based in Oceanside, CA, he pairs practical shop-floor experience (CNC operation and machine installs) with rigorous engineering documentation and regulatory-focused design reviews.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Humanities, Associate of Arts (A.A.) Humanities at Mt. San Jacinto College
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Khmer, Japanese, Dutch