Welcome

Hi, I'm Mike Dempsey, a Florida-based technical documentation specialist and engineering consultant.

I am actively looking for remote work from my home office or work in the Bradenton-Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch area.

This website showcases my engineering and documentation experience and helps you get to know me a little.

Thanks for visiting.

25+ Years of Engineering & AI-Enhanced Expertise

CAD & Design

AutoDesk AutoCAD 2D & 3D Drafting
SolidWorks 3D Modeling & Assembly
Solid Edge ST7
Pro/Engineer Solid Modeling
Technical Drawing Standards (ASME Y14.5)

AI & Data Tools

Claude AI for Documentation & Analysis
Microsoft Excel with AI-Powered Analytics
ChatGPT for Technical Writing
AI-Assisted CAD Automation
Data Analysis & Visualization

Manufacturing & Quality

Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
Kaizen Continuous Improvement
5S Workplace Organization
ISO 9001 Quality Standards
Six Sigma Principles
Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Systems & Software

SAP ERP System Management
BOM Management & PLM Systems
Engineering Change Management (ECO/ECN)
Microsoft Office Suite (Expert Level)
Technical Documentation Software

Regulatory & Compliance

FDA 510(k) Documentation
ISO 13485 Medical Device Standards
ISO 14385 Medical Device Design
Technical File Compilation
Regulatory Audit Preparation

Technical Communication

Technical Writing & Documentation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Work Instructions & Process Documentation
Training Material Development
Cross-Functional Team Coordination

I have helped my clients by:

Creating production-ready CAD drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation for manufacturing environments
Developing FDA 510(k) documentation and ISO 13485 compliance materials for medical device companies
Writing clear work instructions, technical manuals, and user documentation that reduce production errors
Establishing quality assurance procedures and standard operating protocols that pass regulatory audits
Managing engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs) across multi-functional teams
Bridging the gap between engineering, production, and quality teams through precise communication

Military Veteran with Engineering Precision

I bring the discipline and systematic approach of US Army military service combined with over 25 years of hands-on engineering experience. I specialize in taking complex technical projects and turning them into clear, maintainable documentation systems that meet regulatory requirements and support production excellence.

I have a passion for helping manufacturing bridge the gap between engineering requirements and practical implementation. Whether a project involves creating compliance documentation or developing standard operating procedures, work instructions for production environments. I ensure accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance.

Professional Experience

Key Packaging Co.

2021 - Present

Plastics fabrication company providing custom thermoforming plastic packaging solutions

Quality Inspector

Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of thermoformed plastic packaging products to ensure adherence to customer specifications and industry standards
Monitor production processes and perform in-line quality checks to identify defects, dimensional variations, and material inconsistencies
Document quality metrics, maintain inspection records, and generate reports on product conformance and non-conformance issues
Collaborate with production team to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Operate material handling equipment including forklifts to support production flow and quality sampling procedures

Hubbell Lighting, Inc.

2012 - 2020

$3 Billion Global Provider of Lighting Fixtures and Assemblies

Engineering Technician

Evaluated product performance through industry standard testing and technical review
Created accurate Production Order Packets from customer Sales Orders
Developed drawings, Bills of Material, specifications, and instructions using AutoCAD Mechanical 2004 DX and Solid Edge ST7
Stamped and signed drawing and BOM packets for lighting certifications and Release to Production
Completed ECO/ECN for engineering changes requested from internal and external customers
Extensive use of SAP for production order management

Global-Med Technologies Group, Inc.

2011 - 2012

Start-up providing technical design management to medical device and healthcare companies

Document & Design Control Manager

Coordinated and managed the design process via specifications ensuring FDA regulatory compliance
Managed incoming and outgoing documentation in adherence with ISO-14385 Medical Standards
Created design specification guidelines in accordance with FDA medical device procedures
Provided specifications, drawings and documentation for Interbody Cervical System, Interbody Lumbar System, and stem cell extraction device

Tyco Electronics Corporation

1997 - 2011

$13 Billion Global Provider of Engineered Electronic Components

Engineering Technician (2003 - 2011)

Designed mobile phone applications that led to departmental sales revenue of over $6 Million in 2008
Extensive sales and marketing experience for new mobile connector products released in 2009
Established drafting department AutoCAD and Pro/Engineering procedures and documentation maintenance
Coordinated issuance and release of new part numbers and engineering changes
Coordinated development of test equipment and pick-and-place machinery for electronic connector products
Published extensive qualification test reports for new connector products and materials

Testing & Quality Assurance Technician (1999 - 2003)

Conducted testing and sampling of connectors in laboratory environment
Performed quality control final inspection analysis of connectors and assemblies
Provided testing in accordance with consumer and governmental procedures and standards
Extensive use of Microsoft Excel for testing, data analysis, spreadsheets and charts
Established quality assurance procedures for multiple product lines
Inspected in accordance with ISO 9001 standards

AutoCAD Technician (1997 - 1999)

Created AutoCAD 2D and isometric drawings and Pro/Engineer solid modeling
Processed Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Change Requests
Maintained accurate databases of over 10,000 drawings
Established drafting department procedures and documentation maintenance protocols

United States Army

1989 - 1997

Environmental Health Specialist (MOS 91S & 68S)

Supervised a Preventive Medicine Command while stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Organized water, food sanitation, hospital environment, entomological, and epidemiological surveillance programs
Established quality control procedures for food and water inspection programs and laboratory analysis
Conducted bacterial testing and lab analysis for food and water safety
Performed random monthly inspections of food service facilities, snack bars, barber shops, and swimming pools
Participated in investigations of food-borne disease outbreaks
Published reports on health and safety concerns and conducted public speaking seminars

Services

I offer specialized engineering documentation and technical writing services for manufacturing, medical device, and regulated industries. My military discipline and hands-on engineering experience ensure precise, compliant documentation that supports your business operations.

Technical Documentation Development

Assembly instructions, technical manuals, user guides, test protocols, and specification sheets that ensure clarity and reduce production errors. I create documentation that actually gets used.

CAD Drawing & BOM Creation

Production-ready drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, accurate Bills of Material, and complete engineering change documentation. I ensure your drawings meet industry standards and support manufacturing requirements.

Regulatory Compliance Documentation

FDA 510(k) submission support, ISO 13485 documentation, quality system procedures, and regulatory audit preparation. I help medical device companies navigate complex compliance requirements.

Engineering Change Management

ECO/ECN processing, revision control systems, cross-functional coordination, and change impact analysis. I establish processes that keep your engineering changes organized and traceable.

Quality Assurance Procedures

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality documentation that meet ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards.

Process Documentation & Training

Workflow documentation, process mapping, training materials, and knowledge transfer systems. I capture institutional knowledge and make it accessible to your team.

Ready to improve your documentation?

Let's discuss how I can help your engineering or manufacturing project succeed.

Get in Touch

Recommendations

"Mike is a great individual who is an asset to any organization. Not only does he have talent and a skill set relevant to his position, but more important, he is truly a team player. In the time I worked with him at GTG, he was professional, dedicated, and precise in his methods. I would bring him back on the team without hesitation, because he is one of those employees that add to the overall environment in a positive fashion."

Mark Urbanski
CEO, Global-Med Technologies Group

"I had the pleasure of working with Michael at Tyco Electronics for approximately 15 years. He is a detail oriented, organized and dependable individual who understands the importance of meeting internal and external customer expectations. He is willing to do what it takes to get the job done."

Edward Pupkiewicz
Engineering Manager, Tyco Electronics Corporation

"Mike Dempsey has a great personality; he is dependable, ready and able to learn on the job. When assigned a task, it is efficiently completed, and he then asks for more to do."

George Glatts
Owner, Z Axis Connector Company

"I've had the pleasure of working with Mike Dempsey who was our design engineer for the product line I managed at Tyco. Mike actually wore many hats including test engineer, prototype sample maker, as well as design engineer. Mike is very attentive to detail, well organized, self-motivated and can be counted on to work independently without close supervision. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike as a great team player who can be counted on to do what needs to be done, to do it well, and come up with ways to improve the process."

John Seibert
Regional Sales Manager, Nicomatic