Engineering Expertise for High-Mix Manufacturers
Senior manufacturing engineering support to reduce scrap, stabilize production, and accelerate launches—without adding headcount.
How We Support Manufacturing Teams
We work alongside internal teams to resolve technical constraints that impact quality, cost, and delivery.
GD&T & Tolerance Validation
Clear interpretation of design intent to prevent scrap, rework, and supplier disputes.
CAD & DFM Review
Manufacturing-focused design reviews to improve buildability and process capability.
Scrap & Rework Reduction
Root-cause analysis and corrective action at the engineering level—not band-aids.
Supplier Quality & Launch Support
Engineering support during new product or process introductions to stabilize production.
Measured Results
Results vary by program, but our focus is always measurable manufacturing improvement.
Client Feedback
"Sergio helped develop my product's design and manufacturing drawings, ensuring all features and tolerances were met by my manufacturer. Real professional. Honest conversations. I love his work."
Derek Donohue
President, Box Scientific
"If you need tough designs made efficiently and professionally, Sergio is your guy. We'll definitely be working with him again."
Tad Lostlen
Cabinet Manufacturer
"Sergio contributed directly to lowering our production costs by improving supplier relations and reducing scrap through process improvement. Clear communication and delivered exactly as promised."
Bob D.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About Solid Gear Designs
Solid Gear Designs provides senior manufacturing engineering support to organizations that lack internal bandwidth but require experienced judgment.
Sergio Jorge — Founder & Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Sergio Jorge is a senior manufacturing engineer with over 20 years of hands-on experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. His work focuses on resolving tolerance ambiguity, improving manufacturability, and stabilizing production through practical, engineering-driven solutions.
Senior manufacturing engineering leadership
Deep experience with GD&T, CAD, and DFM
Proven impact on quality, cost, and launch performance
Let's Confirm Fit Before We Engage
This intake helps us understand your technical challenge and determine whether we're the right engineering partner before scheduling time.
Direct email: sergioj@solidgeardesigns.com
For complex or sensitive programs, email is always acceptable.
Technical Intake
Please be specific. Clear information allows us to assess fit and next steps quickly.