Nathan Willard Email & Phone Number

Saint-Ouen, Fr

LRV and Components Tender Support (Jan. 2022 - Present)- Provide weight, gauge and layout analysis for new project tenders for our LRV platform.- Create 3D volume allocations to validate proposals for components and LRV tenders.METRA Bi-Level (New train build) (Jan 2022 - Present)- Develop detail design for interiors based on volume allocations- Support industrialization of car body shell by preparing spot weld placement dataToronto LRV Project (New train build) (May 2017 - Present)- Performed initial weight management, gauge calculation and car to car displacement reports- Defined product break down structure in DMA- Work with international team to resolve design issues caught in production and provide solutions quickly.Ottawa LRV Project (New train build) (May 2015 - Present)- Provided onsite support for start up of manufacturing on customer site.- Perform mechanical integration design using CATIA with DMA PDM.- Interface with quality for MRB.- Lead team of mechanical engineers for completion of changes.- Work with international team to resolve design issues caught in production and provide solutions quickly.MBTA Bi-Level (Refurbishment) (February 2014 - May 2015)- Provided engineering support to production to document issues on trains during strip.- Used AutoCAD to design solutions to issues and document repairs made to trains.- Worked with industrial team to create repair procedures.- Interfaced with project management and sourcing teams to answer customer questions and comments regarding design changes.

Webster, Ny, Us

• Designed stations for automation systems using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.• Performed risk assessments with the aid of an outside contractor.• Created and updated release books for stations designed by team.• Integrated purchased machinery and stations designed by others into station designs.

• Designed ultrasonic cleaning tanks and immersables using SolidWorks and Draftsight.• Developed the first parts dryer on the company’s CH platform.• Initiated 5y investigations resulting in procedural changes to improve the ISO-9001 quality system.• Managed projects with the aid of senior engineers, providing shop support and interfacing with the customer.

Boston, Ma, Us

- Aided students with computer issues and software used in the lab- Aided system Admins with various tasks including system tests and installing new hardware.

Farmington Hills, Mi, Us

• Tested prototype fans for airflow, noise and rotational velocity measurements.• Developed test plans to determine the proper blade design for new applications.• Designed fan shrouds, stators and motor mounts for new fan systems in Solid Works. Designs implemented for current phases of their respective projects.• Assembled and calibrated in house dynamometers.• Trained incoming Co-Op in proprietary software and standard practices of the company.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Managed component inventory on assembly floor for commercial development engines.• Rectified parts list in dPEAR to ship development engines.• Assisted the lean team to create shadowed tooling racks for the CF34-10 development program.• Created layout plan for the commercial development assembly cages with the assistance of the Value Stream Technical and Quality Leaders. Layout implemented.• Developed floor layout for commercial engine production with the lean team.

• Managed capital investment projects that would save the company $20,000 a year through communication with the vendors regarding pricing and timelines and the conduction of cost-benefit analyses. Solution implemented.• Tested static control products to insure consistency between batches.• Created building layouts and designed new products using AutoCAD.• Made repairs to manufacturing equipment.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering