David Slade, P. Eng. Email & Phone Number

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

As a Practice Advisor at Engineers and Geoscientists BC, I provide leadership, subject matter expertise, and ethical guidance to a wide range of stakeholders including government, industry professionals, and the public. My role involves managing the development of professional practice guidelines, leading advisory groups, building strong relationships with regulatory bodies, and contributing to the strategic direction of EGBC. In this role, I leverage my technical expertise, project management skills, and regulatory knowledge to ensure the safety and integrity of professional practice in BC.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Pure Sunfarms, I'm responsible for driving the efficient and effective production of high-quality products. In this role, I work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and efficient operation of equipment. My essential functions include implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement of existing production processes, and designing & developing packaging for new product launches. I also ensure compliance with industry regulations and optimize room layouts & process flows for safe and efficient workflows.On a daily basis, I manage CAPEX/OPEX projects, provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, and regularly observe production processes to identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, I source, test, purchase, and commission equipment to support manufacturing demands, design custom equipment, tools, and jigs to support production processes, and review product blueprints to ensure compatibility of proposed packaging designs with existing processes & equipment.

Canada, Usa, Mexico

Portrait, event & landscape photography

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As the Lead Materials Development Engineer at NewPro3D, I was responsible for driving the development of novel materials that enable our technology to meet the needs of a wide range of industries. In this role, I worked closely with suppliers, customers and our internal teams to lead interdisciplinary projects, optimize our machine parameters and material offerings to ensure that our printers produced parts with the highest quality and performance for industries including medical, dental, automotive, footwear and R&D.

Creston, Bc

As a Group Manager of Packaging Operations at Labatt Breweries of Canada, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced and high-volume production facility. My responsibilities included managing a team of unionized packaging professionals, ensuring production targets were met, maintaining quality standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce waste. I also collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, engineering, quality and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of production schedules. Through my leadership and strategic planning, I was able to consistently meet or exceed production targets while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and excellence.

Richmond, Bc

- Executed tensile, compression, shear, bend, impact and hardness tests to ASTM standards on various materials- Used optical microscopy to inspect materials for corrosion, weld quality and other material/weld defects

British Columbia, Canada

- Planned and implemented 5S approach to help reduce wasted time on the shop floor and improve efficiency by sorting and categorizing tools and parts used in testing- Performed Non-Destructive Testing of metal samples to find fatigue cracking - Investigated fracture surfaces under scanning electron microscope for corrosion and fatigue- Assisted in set-up and execution of destructive bend tests of telephone poles and hydro cross-arms