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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Managed development of product to satisfy requirements from multiple departments across the globe. • Designed parts and assemblies for commercial EV device with CREO and Windchill PDM.• Coordinated with tool makers to develop multiple molded and die-cast parts for mass production.

Venlo, The Netherlands

• Expanded product application in new markets by designing alternative vacuum systems leading to patent filings. • Designed parts and assemblies with Siemens NX and manage PDP (product data packages) with Siemens Teamcenter.• Transferred 4 product lines (with over 900 parts & assemblies) from North America to Europe including 3D models, 2D drawings, assembly/manufacturing instructions, and supply chain documentation.• Supported continuous product development in Europe after the transfer, and helped ensure seamless transition of entire manufacturing line resulting in continuous supply of products to the market.

Richmond, Bc, Canada

• Configured and administrated SolidWorks PDM Enterprise/Professional including user-groups permission, workflows, review and approval processes, design libraries and Data-cards, etc.• Administrated (tested and rolled out) SolidWorks and PDM upgrades for 7 years.• Coordinated with vendors to obtain UL/CSA and BG certification of electro-mechanical components and systems.• Designed and sourced for cost reduced assemblies and components saving $250k per year.• Designed sheetmetal and machined parts/assemblies and created detail drawings with GD&T. • Designed, built and qualified precision mechanical assemblies of over 500 parts• Developed assembly instruction and trained manufacturing team.

Richmond, Bc, Canada

• Supported all products with Change Management: BOM, mechanical and wiring updates.• Utilized WindChill and PDMLink to create and update BOMs, generate ECRs, and assign ECN tasks.• Generated product configurations with sales, customers and production planer. • Assisted CAD administrator in configuring PTC CAD system and fine tuning workflow. • Worked with toolmakers (injection molding and vacuum forming) for tool design, modification, and first part check.• Proposed solutions for custom requests and managed special projects.• Collaborated with production, quality control and field service to meet custom requests.• Investigated and qualified local and overseas contract manufacturers.• Designed cost reduced parts and sourced for lower-cost components and vendors.

Richmond, Bc, Canada

• Introduced and managed a PLM system to shared BOMs, ECRs, and ECOs with suppliers.• Created and revised conceptual and production designs for DFMA, and JIT manufacturing.• Consulted industry experts in selecting material for forming, moulding, and joining. • Worked with plastics moulder for first part runs, tool modification, and production runs.• Researched on industry standards such as IP-67, SAE J1455, Mil-Std-810 for product testing.• Managed local and overseas contract manufacturers to meet demanding schedules.

Burnaby, Bc, Canada

• Designed and built all mechanical parts and assemblies in fuel cell stacks.• Designed and built assembly kits, jigs and fixtures to assist batch productions. • Developed product configurations to meet a low volume high mix market.• Designed key components in fuel cell systems with one design leading to a pattern application.• Headed up designing, sourcing, purchasing, and prototyping for all parts and components.• Inquired, qualified, and scheduled different ‘out-sourcing’ facilities to meet production plans.

Richmond, Bc, Canada

Burnaby, Bc, Canada

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Co-op Program

Technologist Diploma, Mechanical Engineering