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Woodstock, On, Ca

Woodstock

Oversee a team of Design and Product development engineers.-Lead comprehensive simultaneous engineering with OEMs from the early design concept phase through SOP, adhering to APQP and PPAP processes.-Guide the design group through the Process Design Review of 2D drawings and 3D data across all project phases for major clients such as Toyota, GM, Ford, Honda & Mazda.-Develop and manage Design/Development guidelines, best practices, and workflows, including DFM (Design for manufacturing).-Drive initiatives to complement advanced technology projects, offering substantial benefits to OEMs in areas such as light weighting, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Examples include smart surfaces, haptics, interior lighting, coreback (Foaming), sustainable & recycle materials, and wrapped parts development.-Create and oversee the development project lifecycle, encompassing benchmarking, research, prototyping, analysis, validation, and implementation.-Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and marketing, to seamlessly integrate design requirements and deliver interior solutions that meet technical, production, and market demands.-Implemented Industry 4.0 principles by introducing PLM systems to ensure effective design integration and data management.-Establish annual budgetary targets for R&D and monitor progress throughout the year to maintain profitability.-Effectively managed and exceeded team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), driving optimal performance and achieving strategic objectives.-Regularly report monthly KPIs to stakeholders in North America & Japan.

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

-Led the design group in conducting process design reviews encompassing 2D drawings, 3D data, Bills of Materials (BOM), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) across all project phases for Toyota and GM.-Developed and oversaw design guidelines, best practices, and workflow standards.-Presented design concepts and strategies to executive leadership, effectively articulating the value proposition of design initiatives in attaining business objectives.-Designed, developed, and validated mechanical components in adherence to best practices and methodologies such as CAE, DFMEA, and DVP&R.-Implemented Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) methodologies to optimize product design, reducing costs and enhancing overall project efficiency.-Applied advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques using Abaqus & ANSYS to optimize structural and thermal integrity and performance in the design process.-Proficient in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), including FMVSS 201 (Occupant Protection), FMVSS 302 (Interior Flammability), and UN-R21, ensuring thorough integration of regulatory requirements into design work.

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

-Collaborate directly with OEM customers both remotely and on-site to formulate part designs that are viable for manufacturing and assembly at Vuteq facilities across North America. Employ computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Catia V5 and Siemens NX, for 3D modeling and 2D drafting, while also providing guidance to junior engineers in design procedures and best practices.-Successfully completed onsite assignment at the Toyota Technical Center in Michigan, USA for designing rear compartment parts for Toyota Sienna & GM Toluca Engineering Center, Toluca, Mexico for development of GM Chevrolet Equinox Door trim -Translated intricate customer requirements into conceptual designs, seeking customer approval before initiating the production of prototype parts.-Developed and managed project plans and PowerPoint presentations to keep both customers and company management informed about project progress. -Leveraged insights gained during the customer placement to enhance training documents, improving guidance for future designers undergoing placements with OEMs.-Lead rapid prototyping using 3D printing to verify the fit & finish of new design executions and wrapping feasibility with various skin materials (PVC, TPO, Suede, Cloth etc.)-Designed & developed door trims, consoles, Garnishes, rear compartment, air guides, underbody parts for various OEMs.

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

-Contributed to the design and CAD support within a collaborative team that pioneered an innovative carpet-to-plastic bonding method. Test results demonstrated a superior strength compared to the conventional bonding process in current production. This initiative led to Vuteq Canada's inaugural patent application.-Developed design mock-ups, conducted Design of Experiments (DOE), and crafted production fixtures utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing.-Executed deflection simulations for vehicle load floors through non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Conducted a comprehensive trade-off analysis considering various material options and load floor designs.-Orchestrated a project to assess and implement a faux leather trim cutting machine, streamlining the iterative prototyping process.

401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, On N9B 3P4

- Investigated effect of surface roughness and oxidation on automotive adhesives- Conducted adhesive lap joint shear strength test using standard ASTM D1002-10- Developed numerical models to predict shear strength of single-lap joint test

Bühl, Germany

- Developed finite element models, conducted analysis, and prepared reports and presentations- Performed static, transient, temperature, heat transfer and modal analysis- Carried out strength assessment on pressure plates/flywheels- Developed FEM of thermo-shock and thermo-mechanical test for clutches- Computed thermal analysis on hybrid and wet clutches- Performed highly non-linear coupled structural/thermal simulations- Improved diaphragm spring model by integration of effects due to metal forming processes- Accomplished parametric study on material properties and deflections in clutches- Completed fatigue evaluation of flange and dual mass flywheel DMF- Validated the FEA models using actual test data- Simulated complex models using high performance computing HPC systems- Implemented user programmable features UPFs in ANSYS to fulfil model requirements

401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, On N9B 3P4

-Conducted experiments to determine the mechanical properties of compact natural foams- Designed and set-up of compression die- Installed temperature and humidity control system on compression die- Modified lab equipment according to research needs- Determined suitable lab equipment to be purchased and tested their functionality- Contacted companies across North America for their product specifications

401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, On N9B 3P4

- Modified a milling machine to CNC- Evaluated torque required for the movement of each axis of the machine- Selected stepper motor with appropriate power for the machine- Designed holders for stepper motor with CAD- Tested functionality of motors with Mach 3 software

58 Carluke Road West Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3L1

- Worked at the production line and packaging department- Supervised the packaging line for defective packages

Toronto, Canada Area

- Worked as a Cashier

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Mechanical Engineering - Automotive (Co-Op)

Higher Secondary Certificate Hsc, Pre-Engineering