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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary

• Custom design packaging, and tooling to satisfy client specific needs leading to enhanced operations and reduced costs• Consulted with clients to help increase productivity and efficiency, through product design changes, SOP change or equipment retrofits.• Consulted with customers and provided advice on machinery choices and implementation requirement• Managed custom printing operations, and implements changes to increase productivity and quality• Managed safety programs and… Show more • Custom design packaging, and tooling to satisfy client specific needs leading to enhanced operations and reduced costs• Consulted with clients to help increase productivity and efficiency, through product design changes, SOP change or equipment retrofits.• Consulted with customers and provided advice on machinery choices and implementation requirement• Managed custom printing operations, and implements changes to increase productivity and quality• Managed safety programs and machinery compliance to safety codes and standards• Effectively developed costing models and product pricing for various manufactured products to maintain profitability in various product lines• Visited suppliers in SE Asia to build business relationships and prospect opportunities• Participated in business development activities, trade shows, and help promote company branding Show less

Calgary, Alberta

With more than 100 million paper bags produced yearly, I was part of one of the largest production plants of multiwall paper bags in North America.• Reviewed all product designs and suggested design changes, or trials to improve the performance of the package and the productivity of the manufacturing process• Proposed capital project expenditures, and managed the project from engineering to commissioning• Designed and implemented complete machine automation retrofits•… Show more With more than 100 million paper bags produced yearly, I was part of one of the largest production plants of multiwall paper bags in North America.• Reviewed all product designs and suggested design changes, or trials to improve the performance of the package and the productivity of the manufacturing process• Proposed capital project expenditures, and managed the project from engineering to commissioning• Designed and implemented complete machine automation retrofits• Managed process development and product development projects based on priorities and allocated the required resources for each project• Assisted in sales employee training, and provided technical support during client visits• Supported the sales team during business development activities• Proposed strategic packaging changes for clients, and implement changes once approved leading to supply chain efficiency increase, and cost reduction Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Achieved full understanding of W&H Tubers and Valve Bottomers operations (including digital pasting systems and conventional pad pasting systems)• I was responsible of improving the processes through machine retrofits, product design change, and training program improvements resulting in a consistent productivity increase (up to 25% year-over-year plant overall productivity improvement)• Led root-cause analysis during customer complaints investigations, and implemented the required… Show more • Achieved full understanding of W&H Tubers and Valve Bottomers operations (including digital pasting systems and conventional pad pasting systems)• I was responsible of improving the processes through machine retrofits, product design change, and training program improvements resulting in a consistent productivity increase (up to 25% year-over-year plant overall productivity improvement)• Led root-cause analysis during customer complaints investigations, and implemented the required corrective actions (actions include: product design change, employee training and machine upgrades)• Designed tooling and machine parts (using AutoCad and SolidWorks), and coordinated the fabrication with local and remote machine shops• Designed complete machine retrofits, coordinated the required upgrades (fabrication, installation and operation), and implement training programs along with the changes• Invented an innovative non-contact antiskid application system for Multiwall paper bags, leading to high COF on fully printed or laminated substrates while maintaining high print quality• Assisted the maintenance crews with major repairs, and acted as an active liaison-person with the machine manufacturers in Germany• Led the commissioning of a fully automated valve bag line, reaching full machine capacity within 6-months and increasing the plant overall valve capacity by over 35%• Acquired a wide knowledge of Food Safety programs and regulations (SQF, GMP, and AIB), and participated in Food Safety audits, and Client Qualification audits• Assisted the sales group with new product designs and client visits and provided technical expertise Show less

Edmonton, Alberta

• Designed piping protection for oil & gas equipment (boilers, exhaust systems, heat echangers) using AutoCAD and SolidWorks• Performed field equipment measurement, and produced and reviewed shop drawings.• Introduced lean manufacturing to the manufacturing shop (5S, Kanban, Kaizen…), and enforced product traceability.• Led safety meetings.

Waterville, Qc

• Elaborated a new manufacturing process and made the required process plan (profitability calculations, supplier list, machine floor layout)• Designed and produced tooling and testing machines to be used in production• Led validation tests and made improvements on surface inspection machine using vision technology• Performed benchmarking tasks on competition parts.• Developed a spot welding technique for an innovative replacement core material as compared to the currently used… Show more • Elaborated a new manufacturing process and made the required process plan (profitability calculations, supplier list, machine floor layout)• Designed and produced tooling and testing machines to be used in production• Led validation tests and made improvements on surface inspection machine using vision technology• Performed benchmarking tasks on competition parts.• Developed a spot welding technique for an innovative replacement core material as compared to the currently used steel core. Show less

Nunavut, Canada

• Managed work, parts and equipment orders.• Accomplished AutoCAD drawings to replace equipment liners (Chutes, Conveyors, Haul Trucks…) and supported the engineering team by performing custom design tasks.• Supported the maintenance team in planning taks and other needs (Equipment calibration, machine inspection and damage assessment, etc.)• Made improvements on the preventive maintenance programs (Pumps, Agitators…) leading to increased reliability and reduced unplanned failures.

Montreal, Canada Area

During my internship at Hewitt, I led retrofit projects on Caterpillar heavy equipment in order to satisfy specific client needs. The projects involved detailed CAD designs, calculations and shop drawings, in addition to post-manufacturing validation testing and field experiments.• Designed and implemented custom counterweights for excavators and wheel loaders leading to increased lifting capacity while maintaining compliance with safety regulations• Designed a protective guard for… Show more During my internship at Hewitt, I led retrofit projects on Caterpillar heavy equipment in order to satisfy specific client needs. The projects involved detailed CAD designs, calculations and shop drawings, in addition to post-manufacturing validation testing and field experiments.• Designed and implemented custom counterweights for excavators and wheel loaders leading to increased lifting capacity while maintaining compliance with safety regulations• Designed a protective guard for a compact wheel loader for increased safety in construction sites• Designed, implemented and tested an innovative lifting system (Hooks, Brackets...) for a medium wheel loader leading to fast machine operability on shipping docks. Show less

Baccalauréat En Génie Mécanique, Mechanical Engineering

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