Andrew Johnston, P. Eng. Pmp Email & Phone Number

• Design & integrate automation equipment into manufacturing to support the production of LMI products• Lead cross-functional teams to execute the integration of new processes into manufacturing• Execute all aspects of mechanical and electrical design to deploy new automation equipment• Utilize precision machine design & metrology best practices to develop highly precise automation equipment for the production of optical systems• Apply knowledge of CSA-Z432, CSA-Z434 and ISO-13849 to develop safeguards & safety control systems• Complete engineering drawing packages following applicable GD&T ASME Y14.5 standards

• Directed overall design of automation projects ($0.5M - $2M), translating stakeholder concepts into defined systems• Coordinated mechanical, electrical and software engineering teams to define scope requirements• Completed value stream, cost benefit, and equipment process analysis for project evaluations • Developed detailed flow diagrams and equipment interaction requirements to drive system design• Executed detailed evaluation using SolidWorks, FlexSim, RoboGuide, theoretical and empirical analysis• Managed all aspects of bid package development, tendering and negotiating for external vendors

• Developed detailed CAD simulations to evaluate robot applications using SolidWorks and RoboGuide• Supported R&D projects by commissioning Fanuc robots (configuring, networking, programming)• Conducted mechanical design of robotic end of arm tooling (EOAT) and component specification• Completed engineering calculations for pneumatic systems and stress analysis for structural design• Managed risk assessment evaluation of new and modified automation cells in NA plants

• Executed equipment design/modification and production evaluation for 950 capacity-up project• Developed statistical model of department operation and designed production plans for all areas (running rate, available time, equipment loss, process loss, etc.)• Modeled department inventory flow to identify bottlenecks, determine required expansions and processes requiring substantial investment to meet new capability requirements

• Developed statistical analytics for Statistical Process Control (SPC), FMEA and equipment optimization • Supervised all improvement themes, tracked progress, and reported gap analysis to plant management• Optimized spec coverage, overspray, and transfer efficiency of blackcoat application process utilizing existing MotoMan robots, pattern development and improved robot path programming• Modified FIFO and indexing PLC logic used for all conveyor storage carrier tracking to accommodate decreased carrier storage pitch and updated all HMIs in department to reflect change points

• Executed capital expenditure projects ($0.5M - $4M) through initial business case evaluation, coordination of design, manufacturing, construction, equipment installation, testing and commissioning• Developed ladder programs and HMI screens for equipment operation, fault scenarios and performance monitoring (equipment cycle-times, data tracking, I/O device states, networked interlocks, faults, etc.)• Created anti-collision logic and conveyor device operation monitoring logic for conveyor storages• Supported trouble shooting of Fanuc and Motoman robotic painting cells, implemented PLC and robot changes to optimize equipment cycle time in support of Kaizen activities (unique improvement)• Designed equipment testing and validation methods with respect to PLC control logic, ALC conveyor control, as well as mechanical, electrical and pneumatic operation of equipment

• Executed capital expenditure projects ($0.5M - $1M) through initial business case evaluation, coordination of design, manufacturing, construction, equipment installation, testing and commissioning• Directed all aspects of construction management and supervision

• Implemented Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) utilizing barcode integration of all assets to wireless handheld devices as a means of streamlining Maintenance department activities and equipment data acquisition• Developed Preventative Maintenance Program for all assets in manufacturing facility