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Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Trained new members on lathe use, SOLIDWORKS design, and mechanical drawing best practices.
• Designed and manufactured front wheel speed sensor mounting to interface with existing uprights using a combination of sheet metal, machined, and 3D printed parts.
• Currently developing 2025 wheel centers using SOLIDWORKS for design and Ansys for analysis and topology optimization.

New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada

• Gained a general understanding of gear concepts, inspection, and manufacturing methods.
• Led a capability investigation of a new spline rolling machine for a complex, high-volume part.
• Plotted data for visual presentation to customers and calculated process capability using Minitab.
• Managed PPAP and First Article part submission documents consisting of inspection plans, inspection records, summary of non-conformance, and part submission warrant.
• Inspected various parts with manual and computerized tools such as bore gauges, micrometers & pins, dial indicators, and a Mitutoyo Formtracer.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

• Created equation-driven, parametric models in SOLIDWORKS to be used by the applications department when creating concept designs for job quotes.
• Implemented standards by creating a centralized library for purchased parts to be used by designers.
• Created work instructions for workflow related to the purchased parts library.
• Migrated and updated standard designs from previous projects to PDM for future use.

University Of Waterloo

• Joined the team when manufacturing began for the 2023 car.
• Machined parts for chassis, suspension, and powertrain subteams.
• Assisted in general assembly and construction of the car and its components.
• Took a lead role in the creation of the carbon fibre firewall.
• Helped with testing and preparation for a competition-ready vehicle.
• Attended the 2023 Formula SAE competition in Michigan, USA.The team merged with the Waterloo Formula Electric team at the end of the 2023 season. The team now builds one electric race car under University of Waterloo.

Elmira, Ontario, Canada

• Gained extensive SOLIDWORKS experience with sheet metal parts and weldment assemblies.
• Worked on projects from start to finish, including project kickoff, design, customer approval, and drawing detailing.
• Communicated professionally and effectively, both written and verbally, with project managers, other designers, and shop personnel.
• Created detailed fabrication drawings for large assemblies such as conveyor lines and platforms.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

• Worked at CRP in the summers of 2021 and 2022.
• Manually fastened parts together with screws using various power and hand tools.
• Loaded and unloaded parts from robotic cell lines while monitoring machines to ensure smooth operation.
• Inspected products to ensure quality specifications were met and performed manual rework when necessary.
• Loaded and unloaded CNC tables and prepped cut parts for robotic assembly.
• Completed 5s and preventative maintenance at workstations regularly.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

• Worked full time in the summer of 2020 and weekends for the remainder of the year.
• Communicated effectively with other team members to keep pace with automated machines.
• Manually assembled, inspected and packaged plastic parts with care.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

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