Sr. Mechanical Engineer

 

Our Mission

We develop functional, beautiful products—from concept to market, across a variety of industries. Together we find elegant solutions and bring ideas to life through engineering-based industrial design that balances form and function. Whether introducing new technology or streamlining existing processes, we support our clients with creativity, dialogue, passion, and technical know-how.

Who We Are

We are engineers, designers, organizers, and creatives from a variety of backgrounds bringing a wide array of expertise and experience. We meet you where you are in your journey to co-create products that solve problems for real people.

For over 25 years our product development firm has helped established companies, startups, and research institutions to create, conceptualize, refine, manufacture, and launch successful products that have enhanced the lives of countless happy customers.

SPARK was also founded in Richmond and we strive to be an active part of our city and the community. Learn more here!

Meet The Team

Fred Dewees

Senior Mechanical Engineer

A native of Southeast Pennsylvania, Fred graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ) in May of 2000 with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. He spent 10 years designing custom industrial paper and film converting equipment in New Jersey, and another 15 years designing eyeglass processing machinery (and being SPARK's customer) in Charlottesville, Virginia where he lives with his family and their turtle, Klyde. A serial hobbyist, he's always looking to learn a new skill—sewing, bookbinding, woodworking, and so on. He's also a lifelong console gamer, reader, and tabletop game enthusiast.

Fred Dewees
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Fred Dewees

Fred Dewees

Fred Dewees

A native of Southeast Pennsylvania, Fred graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ) in May of 2000 with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. He spent 10 years designing custom industrial paper and film converting equipment in New Jersey, and another 15 years designing eyeglass processing machinery (and being SPARK's customer) in Charlottesville, Virginia where he lives with his family and their turtle, Klyde. A serial hobbyist, he's always looking to learn a new skill—sewing, bookbinding, woodworking, and so on. He's also a lifelong console gamer, reader, and tabletop game enthusiast.

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