Michael Tilley, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Managed unionized maintenance department in fast-paced food environment.
• Upgraded Preventative Maintenance System and implemented new CMMS.
• Developed vendor relationships and coordinated shutdown activities.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led cross-functional teams to identify priority breakdowns affecting business unit productivity.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis on key equipment breakdowns leading to improved maintenance interventions.
• Implemented risk reduction initiatives through FMEA on processing operations.
• Updated critical inventory and operational procedures to enhance reliability.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Implemented matrix-based training program to enhance staff competency and reduce onboarding time.
• Led compliance efforts by reviewing and implementing GMP and GDP practices.
• Conducted Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and improve manufacturing processes.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Led ‘Project Marathon’ at Mississauga Containerboard site, driving 12% OEE improvement in 16 months through Workflow Restructuring and Data-Driven Process Improvements.
• Reduced Out-of-spec product losses and improved raw materials management, recovering $3.6M bottom line revenue from OEE improvements.
• Implemented DDS in pulp operations, coached operators, and represented department priorities at Daily Management System (DMS).

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led operations transformation by reengineering manufacturing protocols for quality control in semiconductor market expansion.
• Instrumentally contributed to ISO 9001 certification by developing standardized emergency response procedures for chemical spills.
• Managed hazardous waste identification, storage, and removal, including design and management of waste warehouse capital project.

Scarborough, ON

• Directed specialty chemical manufacturing process design, commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting at Digital Specialty Chemicals in Scarborough, ON.
• Managed strategic process and capital projects, implementing design practices like HAZOP, PHA and PSSR to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Led Change Management system overhaul, overseeing distillation unit installation and physical plant upgrades for continuous improvement.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led a team of engineers and chemists to develop and validate continuous flow reactor systems, ensuring project deliverables were met.
• Collaborated with industrial and research partners to identify market applications for innovative technologies.
• Managed full-scope accountability for design, qualification, and validation protocols at MACOS, York University.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Designed and built a process flow reactor for high-temperature, high-pressure reaction conditions.
• Conducted CFD simulations and analysis to validate system capabilities.
• Developed custom reaction chambers, valve, and pump assemblies for efficient operation.

Burlington, Ontario

I Assisted engineering design of Ethanol production pilot Plant, by Performing engineering calculations for heat exchange units, participating in HAZOPs, reviewing P&IDs and assembling supporting documentation.

Toronto, Canada Area

I Performed maintenance on process instrumentation throughout pharmaceutical site, calibrating instrumentation on pharmaceutical process equipment. I completed a Quality Improvement project standardizing pipette calibration for all departments on site and including creation of a Preventative Maintenance program.

Toronto, Canada Area

I Supported course lecturers by leading tutorial sessions, developing teaching material, assessing student progress while advising on skills, methods, and techniques to assist in knowledge transfer. Contributed to curriculum design and course management.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering, Gpa 3.8/4

Activities and Societies: Formula SAE Racing TeamGraduated with Honours, Dean's List 2009 - 2012, Department of Chemical Engineering.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Sociology