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Toronto, On, Ca

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

- Development activities for exhaust components including quotation, catalyst selection, supplier and customer interfacing, prototype fabrication and construction of test rigs- Utilized CAD to generate and update engineering drawings- Rectified customer field issues through root cause analysis and engineering design rectifications, utilizing fluid and mechanical based simulations- Developed component technical specifications based on customer requirements and test data analysis

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led the remotely operated diesel development role focusing on 27 litre displacement engines.• Supported Peoria based test activities through test cell equipment/ engine issue root cause identification and data analysis from Toronto location• Owned team BIQ (Built In Quality) issues, requiring root cause analysis of issues prior to ensuring successful implementation of robust solutions to prevent recurrence• Documented certification data for internal approval and regulatory body submissionKey Achievements:✔ Streamlined the testing process by 20% at the Caterpillar Mossville test facility by working with India and US-based engineering support teams to automate key testing procedures and eliminate manual tasks ✔ Delivered EPA Tier IV Final and EU Stage V compliant engine calibrations/ software for machine and industrial applications

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Oversaw the development activities and delivery of a wide variety of diesel power systems in a safety focused laboratory environment • Utilized extensive fuel and after-treatment system knowledge to implement an SCR aftertreatment system on the Caterpillar C32 Marine diesel engine to attain compliance with rigorous IMO regulations• Led the testing, simulation, calibration, and validation processes to meet engine hardware approval requirements• Collaborated with up to 20 cross-functional stakeholders during project lifecycles to ensure delivered quality• Leveraged high level of interpersonal skills to successfully manage technical projects between US, UK and India based engineering teams to deliver certified 4006 series EPG engine within strict time frames• Led instrumentation and complex engine system troubleshooting activities through analytical interrogation of diagnostics codes, reading of electronic schematics and hands-on inspection of hardware• Accelerated response to customer field issue by 21 days through execution of test cases via HIL (utilizing DSpace) in conjunction with the Mechatronics department, to root cause concern and update software• Implemented simulation process to support test activities before physical test commencement, improving test duration by 30% and reducing risk to prototype hardware• Applied oral and written communication skills effectively through internal and external reporting, including project presentations and summary report writing.• Implemented a simulation-in-the-loop test program that would execute constant testing simulations while engines were in operation to provide real-time issue identification• Minimized testing costs and delivery times by incorporating hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) programs, software-in-the-loop (SIL) programs, virtual calibration and simulation activities

Peterborough, United Kingdom

• Supported SCR systems engineering through actions including catalyst selection verification (DOC/ DPF/ AMOX), mixer performance, deposit mitigation, thermal management, injector and DEF pump validation• Successfully developed division’s first calibration procedure for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after-treatment embedded controls, supporting 1200 series engine EPA Tier IV Final certification• Directed a team of 4 in the strategic planning and execution of projects to develop, test, and optimize diesel engines and SCR aftertreatment systems• Devised the testing of on-board diagnostics (OBD) strategies to fulfill the regulatory requirements for SCR aftertreatment systems aimed at detecting excessive ammonia slip and poor DEF Quality• Served as the Technical Knowledge Holder and delivered training to educate up to 4 Junior Engineers each year• Earned a co-author recognition for the patent of a new thermal management control system and successfully reduced production costs by 5% for various engines by replacing expensive components with new controls• Supported manufacturing teams by troubleshooting issues, evaluating data, and correcting quality problems• Utilized DAQ tools to collect test data over ECM CAN, analyze results and visualize control system response via embedded MATLAB Simulink model • Reduced test asset downtime through conducting minor mechanical and electrical rectification work, such as tightening of fixtures, diagnostic code analysis and basic wiring harness updates• Coordinated hazard analysis and risk assessments prior to test work commencing• Contributed to a research-based program with the goal of achieving 98% NOx conversion efficiency for the SCR aftertreatment system and provided strategic expertise and insight to achieve a 4% reduction in CO2 emissions

Coventry, United Kingdom

• Tasked with supporting the day-to-day quality manufacturing activities for OEM automotive customers • Conducted root cause investigations to isolate manufacturing deficiencies and implement corrective actions• Initiated a quality program with visual quality checks and training materials for operators on the assembly line