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Canada

Alliston, Ontario, Canada

• Develop creative solutions for engineering challenges in solar racking/mountingo Majority of projects are built/designed to order, involving new designs of products on a regular basis• Create new product designs through research and development with the use of SolidWorks Simulation FEA, 3D printing, and physical testingo Run and execute SolidWorks analysis on existing and new product designs, prepare test plans, and execute them to compare with theoretical worko Develop sheet metal and aluminum extrusion designs with careful consideration to manufacturing feasibility• Generate product documentation such as: detailed design and production drawings, product specifications and datasheets, and installation manualso Use FEA and physical testing results to create accurate and detailed datasheets to offer customers product specific information• Work closely with CSA to ensure all new designs adhere to UL standards

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Management and development for plastic injection molded automotive components Managed engineering change for Dodge Durango handle assembly fitment issues. Decreased screw cover insertion efforts by 44% while increasing retention efforts by 44%. Benefitted line workers by reducing fatigue during install and reduced loose screw cover cases at customer.Solved Ford Bronco Sport rear glass hinge fitment issues. Performed large sample capability studies comparing all the combinations of tool cavities to determine which cavities were root cause. Eliminated broken and missing parts upon arrival at customer.Provide technical leadership to designers and technical specialistsBring product from concept to production using design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), design verification planning and report (DVP&R), and hands-on testing for product validation (PV) and design verification (DV).Manage project timelines, support sales functions with initial project quotations, and develop strong customer relationships through direct contact

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Ensured construction closure was free of vehicles and pedestrians when neededMaintained worker safety by informing vehicles the exact route to proceed through the siteMonitored workers attentively to ensure vehicles did not interfere with their dutiesCommunicated effectively with other traffic control persons about where the equipment was and what they were doing in efforts to maintain safe traffic flow

Ottawa, Canada Area

Supervised workers and ensured all duties were performed properly and to company standardsExecuted daily travelling needs to increase company's customer service opportunitiesSupported company's administrative team by managing daily schedule, accepting client payments, and recording employee activity

Lindsay Ontario

Maintained cash registers and ensured their balanceSupported customer communication efforts and relayed necessary information regarding stock and availabilityFacilitated daily operations through memorizing inventory codes for quick and efficient task completion

Lindsay Ontario

Managed phone communication and addressed customer inquiriesResolved customer complaints, relayed product information, and advised on alternatives for out-of-stock itemsMultitasking skills developed through servicing busy summer drive thru