Blake Mcfadden Email & Phone Number

Saugeen Shores, On, Ca

Kincardine, Ontario, Canada

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Assistant for GENTECH 2HR3: Human Resource Fundamentals and GENTECH 2MP3: Management Principles.

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

• Performed machine and operator cycle time studies to determine the viability of quoted processes• Developed an understanding of automotive welding technologies to ensure machines and operators are over 70% efficient• Prepared cost estimates using Prodomax Quote Builder while gathering quotes from vendors• Generated capital design layouts in AutoCAD to visualize the manufacturing process• Interfaced with customers to ensure accurate and timely information is shared throughout the quoting process

Hamilton, Ontario

- Using MATLAB Simulink to further develop a hybrid vehicle control strategy with a team to increase fuel economy by over 15% of a stock vehicle. - Demonstrate strong leadership skills by coordinating with the supplier and the mechanical and electrical sub-teams for component integration.- Establishing better communication between mechanical and controls during integration phase allowing for smoother transition from mechanical to software design- Lead in the design of component requirements for the creation of fully defined component control strategy

- Managing EcoCAR tools and implementing procedures for the team shop space, establishing a better workflow within the team- Used problem solving to create packaging solutions for a production level vehicle using CAD and FEA for specific vertical and horizontal load cases- Using general machining and fabrication practices to prototype components to be placed in the vehicle

Paris, Ontario, Canada

- Created Work and Process Instructions for new and existing processes to ensure safe operation during assembly or maintenance of forestry equipment. - Used SOLIDWORKS for the creation of new plant equipment and plant transfer skids to increase assembly efficiency and decrease quality issues.- Creation of electrical schematics in DraftSight for the implementation of new industrial automation equipment.- Managed electrical and controls integration of new industrial automation equipment to increase efficiency and safety of assembly.- Developed controls of industrial automation in IQAN Design to facilitate CANopen communication between various motor controllers, actuators, and sensors.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario

- Contributed to multiple projects with minimal supervision- Used CAD to design and fabricate a metal enclosure- Procure hardware and create drawings for fabrication- Design and fabrication within tolerances for a full-scale chassis dynamometer

Barrie, Ontario

- Became proficient in the reading of technical drawings resulting in bettercommunication between engineering and machinists- Used automated lathe and mill procedures to machine parts to create efficiencieswithin the machining processes

Bachelor'S Degree - Bachelor Of Technology, Automation Engineering Technology

Advanced Diploma, Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician

Awarded as part of the McMaster B.Tech program.

Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Awarded as part of the McMaster B.Tech program.