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InNAVative Products LLC
Bringing Creative and Innovative Visions to Life
I am an individual with strong analytical thinking, hands on mechanical aptitude, and modern computing skills. My passion is developing products that excite people, whether that be on my own or be coaching individuals on how to do this. I am a creative problem solver with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I have a constant drive to learn and soak up as much information as possible.
Ian Navin
Mechanical Engineer / Product Designer & Developer/ Inventor / Licensing Coach
Phone:
(860) 262.4612
Email:
What's New?
3 Patent Pending Products
Fun New Design Projects
Harry Potter Animatronic Quidditch Set
One, Two, and Four Way Cable Mechanisms
3-Axis Robotic Mechanism
Can't Put Down:
ASTM F-24 Specifications
How to Design Mechanisms that Last a Lifetime - Phan
Machines & Mechanisms: Applied Kinematic Analysis - Myszka
Introduction to Mechanism Design - Constans & Dyer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Invent Tribe
Education and coaching platform for inventors focused on helping people turn product ideas into licensed products that generate royalties.
2025 - Present
Product Licensing Coach
InNAVative Products LLC
I invent and develop practical, market-ready products that solve everyday problems. From idea to prototype to licensing—I build innovation with purpose.
2025 - Present
Founder
Pratt and Whitney - West Palm Beach, FL
​American aerospace company that designs and manufactures advanced jet engines for commercial and military aircraft.
2024-Present
Principle Project Engineer/Program Manager for APU/TurboJet Advanced Technology
2023-2024
Senior Project Engineer/Program Manager for APU/TurboJet Advanced Technology
The Lee Company - Westbrook, CT
Precision Micro-Hydraulic Manufacturer for Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Oil Tool Industries
2023
Group Lead Engineer
2022 - 2023
Senior Design Engineer
2018 - 2022
Project/Product Design Engineer
2017-2018
Engineering Internship
2014-2017
Precision Parts Finisher
Central Connecticut State University
2017-2018
Machine Shop Teacher's Assistant
Durham Manufacturing
Industrial Storage Manufacturer
2013-2014
Packaging and Assembly Lineman
EDUCATION
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2022 - 2024
2019-2022
Master's Degree
Stan Winston School for Character Arts
Focus in Mechanical and Animatronic FX
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Troy, NY
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
2012-2018
Central Connecticut State University - New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree
2008-2012
High School Diploma
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Nathan Hale Ray High School - Moodus, CT
General Studies (Accelerated and Advanced Placement)
Elective Focus: Engineering and Product Design, Computer Aided Drafting and Manufacturing, Architectural Drafting, Music
Accomplishments: 1st Place Team in Electrathon Event (Design and Race), Team Captain of Varsity Soccer Team, Second Team All-Shoreline Player (2012)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Product Development
Marketing and Sales
Leadership
Engineering Management
Project Management
Time Management
Design of Experiments
Attention to Detail
Product Design
​Coaching / Mentoring
Risk Management
Strong Communication
Critical Thinking
Mechanical Knowledge
Design for Manufacturing
Team Oriented
SOFTWARE SKILLS
SolidWorks
Siemens NX8
Minitab 18
Microsoft Office Suite
MATLAB
Simplify3D
Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
Altair Hyperworks
Siemens FloEFD
COMSOL
ANSYS
Mastercam
Maplesoft
Infor
Arduino IDE
Canva
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Rapid Prototyping
Additive Manufacturing
Product Licensing
Product Demo Videos
Feasibility Studies
Earned Value Managmenet
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Technical Writing
Drafting Standards
Vacuum Infusion (Composites)
Machining
Topology Optimization
Diffsion Bonding
Specialty Manufacturing and Post-Processing Methods
Concept Development
Intellectual Property Protection
Sell Sheets
Contract Evaluation and Negotiation
Project Scheduling
Automated Tooling Development
GD&T
3D Modeling and Design
Data Analysis
Six Sigma
Statistical Analysis
Vacuum Brazing
Additive Manufacturing
Plasma Cutting
Chemical Handling
C & C++ Coding - Beginner