Develop, review & implement detailed plans and recommend policies regarding Vehicle design, build, procurement, reliability and disposal program specific requirements.Manage asset acquisition projects, ensuring effective teamwork & communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and maintenance of all related data.Ensure that the asset acquisition project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations. Assist in preparation of capital and operating budget. Project scope and financial impact of projects/proposals.Provide technical advice, review and expertise and utilizes standard engineering principles and practices to assist in the operation, development and maintenance of the asset management plan.Prepare engineering analysis and advice to Divisions, recommending new systems, modifications, safety and risk management plans and new technologiesPlan, investigate, analyze and prepare reports, utilizing statistics and performance based evidence to make recommendations concerning engineering problems Formulate design concepts for the engineering of various custom build vehicles built in stages, and establish scope and parameters of design projects.Undertake the implementation of design concepts to meet functional requirements, monitors build process and "First off" approval.Prepare and inspect drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates as they pertain to construction or modification of the City's Fleet assets and operations.Conduct reviews and analyze studies, surveys, data and research for the development of effective solutions of vehicle design engineering issues. Liaise with the media, public, OEM, Vehicle Up-fitters, consultants, stakeholders, councillors, other divisions and government agencies about projects, programs and developments.Facilitate the RFx process evaluates bids & arranges for purchases, monitors outcome regarding same.

Selected and commissioned $16million equipment and led the design of tooling, component selection and process at the supplierDesigned and approved fixtures and gauges for production tooling using Solidworks for 4 products simultaneouslyOversee and approved Auto load gantry tooling and robot end of arm toolingAssisted customer in optimizing product design and improvements to ensure manufacturability. Designed CNC manufacturing process and tooling for high volume machining for four products simultaneously Responsible to support production personnel in root cause analysis and problem resolution of production quality and cost challenges. Responsible to assign, follow-up and approve vendor work requirements throughout design phase.Work with cross functional team on build, integration and commissioning plan for equipment and auto cellsLed a cross-functional teams to complete PFMEA's, Process Flows, Standardized Work documentation.

1) Successfully designed and developed a production process for two parts simultaneously that was validated through a prototyping 2) Successfully completed prototype phase of a product launch3) Machine selection for each operation in the production process including capital planning to support gradual ramp upLiaise with the machine suppliers to ensure capability4) Communicate with the customer and assist in product development during the launch process5) Managed high volume manufacturing line with multiple part numbers6) Directed and focused the production team and manufacturing engineers in achieving continuous process improvement targets7)Provide leadership and mentorship to colleagues for design on regular basis8) Conceptualize and develop effective and functional hydraulic and manual fixtures, indexable tools and functional gauges using Solidworks.9) Interact with other departments, to develop clear understanding of all requirements and develop related scope-of-work and quotation documents. 10) Provide quotes for fixtures and tooling11) Support tool room / manufacturing efforts to ensure ultimate Customer satisfaction.12) Participate in continuous improvements efforts based on feedback from external and internal performance indicators.13) Assist tool room supervisor in prioritizing tool room projects on daily basis; acting manager for tool room as required.

• Development, maintenance, and application of line of scaffolding products using Solidworks.• Proficient at material selection consisting of steel, aluminum, plastics. • Adept at sheet metal design (Steel and Aluminum) using Solidworks.• Accountable for reviewing constructability/costs constraints of all current and new line of products. • Responsible for building a prototype, testing of a product and product optimization based on test results for all new products before launch.• Responsible for specification of possible solutions to optimize costs and efficiency of all current and new line of products.• Responsible for reviewing input from sales and marketing, conceptual design, and product engineering solutions and drawings.• Responsible for providing sales drawing for customized products in AutoCAD.• Design and prepare shop drawings and production drawings with bill of material in both Solidworks and AutoCAD.• Construct instruction sheet, which briefly outlines key features, operation procedure and safety measures for various equipment using AutoCAD.• Prepare inspection reports for on-site visits containing purpose of the visit, findings and recommendations/solutions in MS Word with engineering drawings in AutoCAD.• Acting Project Manager when required – Responsible for rectifying problems posed by the customer in a timely manner to ensure smooth running of the project