Deval Patel Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Managed & assisted multiple ongoing projects of implementing large CAPEX projects including implementing CNC, Robotics & automated machines / systems & software.
• Created thorough documentations & presentations for RFPs (request for proposals), CAFs (Capital authorization forms), Internal audits, Data comparison and analysis, Training documents & Work Instructions using various.
• Designed and assisted in fixturing, programming, creating paths and testing for machines, i.e., CNC fiberglass cutter, Laser Engraver, 3D printers, ABB Robots utilizing machines’ proprietary programming software.
• Performed root cause analysis to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software related failures for all the CNC machines & robots to support daily production efficiency.
• Trained & provided technical support for CNC, Robotic, automated machines on-site.
• Performed engineering calculations & FEA, designed 3D models for multiple projects, created drawing/part/assembly templates using techniques to autofill data like design tables and VBA programming (iLogic), issued.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Worked in highly disciplined environment.
• Gained knowledge through technical lectures for position of Marine Technician (Marine Engineer) during weekly training nights.
• Received hands-on training on small boat (RHIBs) engines as well as other mechanical and electrical systems
• Performed various Drill/Training exercises including marching, military missions, etc.

Rosenort, Manitoba, Canada

• Assisted and worked closely with the Senior Mechanical Designer and/or The Director of Engineering, depending on the projects
• Brainstormed, designed, and developed 3D models, components, and assemblies for numerous variety of jigs, tooling, fixtures including structures and mechanisms using SolidWorks
• Created/recreated/updated various models and technical drawings using SolidWorks for the jigs, tooling, fixtures, and proprietary products depending on the different department's demand
• Issued necessary technical drawings to the production department for fabrication and manufacturing purposes
• Issued Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for communication throughout the company and its stakeholders
• Created/recreated/updated the Bill of Materials (BOMs) of the designed components and assemblies as well as company’s proprietary products

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Participated actively in Pitch Mechanism section to troubleshoot the issues arriving in the fuctioning of Pitch Mechanism system of the wind turbine.
• Designed a model/frame for nacelle of wind turbine using SOLIDWORKS by participating in Frame Design project as an active member.
• Performed fiberglass and epoxy layups to manufacture blades for wind turbine by participating in Blade Manufacturing project as an active member.
• Led Drivetrain section towards the project completion which focused on transferring the rotational mechanical power from the rotor (front section) to the generator (end section)

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Led a Project named Drivetrain Project where project includes designing driveshaft, gear box, mounts, etc. Project also considers research on various method of connecting different remaining systems of WE Design to.
• Participated and facilitated weekly team progress meetings keeping track of progress of project using agendas and meeting minutes.
• Designed and analyzed Drivetrain of a small scaled Wind Turbine in SOLIDWORKS using numerical analysis, i.e. FEA (Finite Elemental Analysis) as well as analytical calculations such as fatigue and static stress analysis.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Operated machines such as semi-automated, PLC based Injection Molding machine and Industrial sand blaster.
• Assisted in maintenance issues whether it is sand blaster or Injection molding machines.
• Assured, doing quality checks, that the production yields optimum quality products.
• Assisted in quality control and experiments of the injection molding products optimizing various variable quantities such as the heating, injection stroke/volume, injecting speed, injecting pressure and cure time to.
• Set-up tooling/molds on the injection molding machine due to the demand change.
• Performed numerous hands-on tasks using variety of different tools.