Voya XT Quad Stroller Wagon
Role: Lead Engineer | Platform extension with targeted innovations
As the lead engineer on the Voya XT Quad Wagon, I was responsible for expanding the capabilities of the existing Voya stroller wagon platform into a larger, more premium product designed to carry up to four children and support a total load of 300 pounds. My focus was on reusing key components to accelerate development while driving innovation in high-impact areas that would differentiate the product in a competitive and growing stroller wagon category.
One of the most significant upgrades I led was the creation of a new suspended folding seat system. This design incorporated robust metal plate hardware to mount the seats, eliminating the need for overlapping plastic clips typically used on competitor wagons. In addition to improving durability, this approach resulted in a much cleaner and more refined side profile. I also integrated protective covers that allow the seats to fold down compactly and remain shielded from damage during transport or storage.
To improve ease of use, I redesigned the frame’s folding geometry by adding carefully positioned bump stops. These ensured that the wheels remained free-spinning when the wagon was collapsed, allowing users to roll it like a dolly rather than lift its full weight. I also engineered a convenient side-entry door with a zippered closure so that children could climb in and out on their own, reducing the lifting burden for parents and caregivers.
I was responsible for all mechanical design using SolidWorks, adapting and developing components, prototyping critical systems, and supporting safety testing to ensure the product met or exceeded all required stroller and toy compliance standards. At the time of its release, the Voya XT Quad represented Radio Flyer’s most premium stroller wagon. It included all accessories as standard, such as dual sun canopies, a parent caddy, a removable padded floor mat, and a fold-away pull handle.
Several of the key innovations I developed for this wagon, including the folding slung seat system, internal mounting hardware, and folding frame geometry, were adopted into subsequent wagon models, underscoring the long-term impact of this work across the broader product line.
