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Halifax Regional Municipality, Ns, Ca

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

- Planned out daily workflow to manage multiple projects, contributing to customer satisfaction and maintaining quick communication response times. - Developed an understanding of the steam cycle and our product’s function within it, allowing for clear communication of how our products interact with the process. - Interpreted project specifications and analyzed engineering drawings to understand design intent and allow selection of mechanical products while avoiding undesired project outcomes. - Collected technical issues from customers both virtually and in person, then synthesized a solution and communicated a verbal or written proposal for future implementation. - Built and maintained virtual and in person relationships with customer, co-workers, and suppliers to ensure smooth and effective project planning.

Remote

- Designed plastic injection molds for customers in the automotive and defence industry using KeyCreator CAD to produce clean 3D models and engineering drawings.- Analysed customer parts for feasibility and communicated design optimisations to provide competitive and accurate quotes while ensuring customer satisfaction.- Sourced and analyzed project materials from various suppliers to balance costs and maximize efficiency within project budgets and timelines. - Communicated and organised with a team of six machinists to direct mold production while ensuring quality standards and tight deadlines were met on simultaneous projects.

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

- Created and maintained high quality 3D CAD models, blueprints, and assemblies using SolidWorks to ensure accurate and efficient development of machine components. - Implemented and programmed a laser engraver device by designing the machine frame and workspace resulting in the ability to easily customise markings for specialty products.- Designed products and assemblies in a fast-paced setting and used a 3D printer to rapidly iterate design stages and create functional prototypes.- Produced textured and high detail renderings of products to assist in product aesthetic design and contributing to sales catalogues and promotional materials.

Waterville, Nova Scotia

- Designed, built, and implemented an industrial measuring machine for the assembly of car tires which was used to increase the accuracy and efficiency of layering rubber.- 3D modeled machine components in SolidWorks and produced engineering drawings for use in quotation and manufacturing. - Investigated issues in production machinery and analysed broken parts to design unique solutions and prevent future failures. -Designed an operating chamber and programmed a collaborative robot to sharpen cutting tools used in the processing of rubber.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

- Communicated with plant workers and supervisors to find time losses in the thermoforming production process and designed prototype solutions.- 3D modeled machine components in CATIA V5 and produced engineering drawings for use in quotation and manufacturing.- Designed and produced a fixture to hold cargo trays as they were machined to final dimensions and measured by quality control.- Tested and analyzed new materials and products using tensile testers and ovens to produce a technical report analyzing results.

Nisku Alberta

- Applied Herbicide to Oil and Gas refineries, pipes and pumps to reduce fire risk, battle noxious weeds, and ensure safe work conditions.- Communicated between clients and supervisors when vast distances prevented meetings to ensure timelines and goals were met.- Operated mechanical pumps and ATVs building hands on mechanical repair skills.