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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

- Supporting the execution of operating experience reviews, functional requirements analysis, task analysis, human error analysis, making human factors design recommendations as well as verification and/or acceptance of other Human Factors Analyst work.- Assessing the required level of Human Factors Engineering involvement based on project scope.- Developing Human Factors Engineering Program Plans.- Applying your knowledge of hardware and software controls, displays, annunciations and evaluations of interactions between the Human System Interface and the User(s).- Documenting analysis results in Human Factors Engineering Summary Reports.- Supporting the development of Human Factors Engineering Verification and Validation Plans.- Performing and documenting design verification and validation activities.- Providing input to the creation of proposals which focus on or include Human Factors Engineering scope.

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Develop test methods used in verification and validation of medical device design iterations- Develop and carry out test plans and protocols to prove a concept and write reports concluding the findings- Participate in all phases of the development process from planning and proof-of-concept through to product launch- Design, build and test prototype devices, fixtures and test jigs using rapid prototyping such as 3d printers and machining- Perform equipment validation, qualification, and maintenance along with the accompanying documentation- Complete quality tasks such as document updates, raw material specifications, non-conformances, and supplier qualification

Richmond, Bc, Canada

-Drive Continuous Improvements efforts across the facilities to create a positive working environment-Work with the Facilities team to plan, coordinate and conduct maintenance and improvements-Implement Lean tools and teach training courses to promote lean manufacturing work environments and production-Use spaghetti diagrams, capacity models and Work Content Graphs to increase efficiency of the manufacturing process.-Implement and qualify new pieces of equipment to meet ISO standards and Boston Scientific Quality System Requirements-Facilitate 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving event-Cross-disciplinary team management as the facility work stream leader for the process transfer from Vancouver to Malaysia-Design a cleanroom for the Malaysian facility to manufacture bovine pericardium tissue for the LOTUS valve

North Vancouver, Bc

- Construct large scale hydraulic models to test flow patterns and how they are affected by implemented designs of dykes, weirs, bridges, dams, and floodplain modification- Interpret engineering drawing to precisely and accurately construct large scale physical laboratory models- Liaison between Principals, Project Engineers, and technicians on design and model construction approach

Welland, On

I worked with a plumber and his apprentice as a helper, working on setting up the pluming for new houses and renovations. We set up the underground plumbing as well as all the interiors to meet the building plans and codes.

London, Canada Area

- Work and communicate with many different people and departments from machine operators, logistics, quality, suppliers, engineers, planners, joint health and safety committee, etc. while working on continuous improvement projects- Investigate assembly lines using methods such as downtime, bottleneck, process and methods-time measurement analysis, along with problem solving workshops, to identify performance gaps- Define and implement continuous improvement solutions based process analysis results and feedback from the operators- Calculate, analyze and present production overall equipment efficiency data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis- Create CAD drawings for the fabrication specialty parts and plant layout designs

Welland, On

- Work along side machinists to produce manifolds using tools such as lathes, drills, CNC machines and bead blasters- Conduct quality assurance tasks by inspecting final products based on the engineering drawings provided- Work in the assembly department assembling manifolds based on engineering drawings for the customer’s order

Collingwood

- Use AutoCad to create, review, modify and design electrical layouts for new building, renovations and upgrades - Modify current drawings as marked up by Senior Engineers and review them prior to submission- Work in team or independently on projects to create designs that met the customer’s requirements, adhering to the electrical code- Coordinate communication between all parties involved in the design projects- Conduct site visits and meetings with the client to ensure our designs work with the space and equipment available to the client and job site

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Focusing in biomechanics and signal processing.

Lean Essentials Training, Industrial Engineering

Process Improvement Roadmap 1, Industrial Engineering