Brad Rathwell, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Develop scopes of work for custom trailer builds and projects• Advise management on project deliverables and requirements• Act as subject matter expect expert for utility product line• Develop reports for government programs such as the Scientific Research and Development (SR&ED) • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineersKey Achievements:• Spearheaded refined design of utility flatdeck trailer line, resulting in an average weight savings of ~200 lb per trailer and ~450$ in cost savings• Developed standard finite element analysis setups and procedures to be used by the utility trailer team based on pre-existing department standards

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Design and engineer products and accessories for the utility and heavy haul trailer product lines following Department of Transportation (DOT), Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), and customer requirements• Develop drawings and assembly procedures for parts and assemblies• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers• Provide final review and oversight of designs, drawings, and deliverables for final production release

Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

• Design trailers and technical components as required for ongoing projects according to required regulations (transportation, API, etc) including engineering calculations and analysis (FEA)• Sourcing of component (axles, air components, etc.) for trailer productionKey Achievements:• Complete design of gen trailer (40 ton total capacity) to facilitate 2 generator units and fuel tanks, including integrated catwalks, guardrails, fold out walkways and staircases according to Al Shawamikh Oil Services and Oman transport regulations• Complete level 1 design of oil well carrier trailer (quad axle design) to facilitate main mast, lifting cylinders, stability jacks, blowout prevention system, and 600 HP draw works

Lethbridge, Ab

• Design and implement improvements to currently built line of heavy highway trailers following Department of Transport (DOT) and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) requirements• Assist Sales with engineering related issues• Coordinate with sales and clients for custom trailer needs• Develop BOMs and routings for products that follow lean principles• Develop standards and processes that promote more efficient workflows in the officeKey Achievements:• Spearheading the implementation of SolidWorks PDM for company design files to reduce workload during document creation• Successfully expanded product line of gooseneck trailers from an initial offering of 17 trailers to a total of 144 different possible combinations including a 12ft hydraulic dove tail capable of self-locking, 8,000lb carrying capacity, and 10,000lb lifting capacity including needed• Successfully redesigned deck over trailer line reducing production cost by $300 per trailer and improving the overall profit margin of the trailer line and improvement the manufacturability of the trailer line• Expanded low boy and deck over trailer product lines to increase product offerings including the development of new jigs to allow production of these new product offerings• Developed new product line of utility trailers that reduced material and labour costs by 30% and reduced shipping costs by increasing the stacking of the trailers from 3 to 4 trailers per stack

Lethbridge, Alberta

• Design and implement improvements to currently built products including aeration fans, heaters, and distribution equipment. Fans ranging in size from 3 to 40 HP in both high and low speed variants. Heaters between 60k to 200k BTU heat inputs.• Develop BOMs and routings for developed products that follow lean production methods (5S, Kanban, etc)• Implement design changes from production floor following ECN process.• Design products according to applicable CSA standards such as CSA 22.2, CSA 3.8-2014, and B149.1 Propane Installation Code.• Assist Customer service with engineering related issues. • Test fans following procedures established in AMCA 210-07.• Visit field sites when necessary for customer service issues. Visit test facilities to oversee certification testing of products.• Collect and analyze test data for various products using empirical testing and/or simulation software.Key Achievements:• Successfully designed, built, and commissioned semi-autonomous test equipment and test procedures following AMCA 210-07 standard resulting in a significant increase in testing accuracy• Designed racking system for AMCA 210-07 testing system to store testing devices• Spearheaded changes to current line of aeration heaters through CSA temporary certification process and oversaw CSA testing at Toronto facility and certification for full production models• Designed and implemented new additions of gas heater models to current line of product under CSA standards

Ottawa, Ontario And Lethbridge, Alberta

Basic responsibilities included:Insuring that the department was fully stocked for the days productionMaintaining proper product rotationTaking inventory of stock at specified periodsAdvising management on stock levels for future orderingProducing products for saleMaintaining cleaning and health standardsOpening and closing the department

Ottawa, Ontario

Basic responsibilities included:Maintaining cleaning and health standardsProviding service to customersOther duties as requested by the managers

Ottawa, Ontario

Basic responsibilities included:Washing dishesPreparing starters and dessertsPreparing vegetables and fruits for cookingClearing tables and cleaning the restauraunt

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering, 8.83/12

Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 3.2/4.0