Reduced a spec-compliant structural fixture’s cost by 30% and manual welding labor by 80% by identifying and eliminating over-engineered features. After reviewing the CAD and stress requirements, I discovered unnecessary manual welds at load points and complex multi-part joints. I proposed simplified joint geometries and a thicker base material that maintained all structural margins. The revised design cut skilled labor hours dramatically while keeping the part fully within spec — enabling the product to ship at target cost.