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 tools including MS Project & MS Office Suite. • 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 offline and manually online via local controls & teach pendants. Software includes RobotStudio, Mastercam, Lightburn & 3D Printer slicers. • 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 technical drawings, and Bill of materials (BOM) for various tooling in Autodesk Inventor. • Filed Requisitions, tracked productions BOM and Routings data for audits analysis using company’s cloud-based ERP system named Oracle. • Performed Weekly 5S audits keeping mindset of continuous improvement.

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 • Assigned part numbers and created BOMs of the engineered designs in company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system namely Genius ERP.• Participated in weekly engineering meeting for weekly engineering task updates as well as monthly staff meetings for production updates

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 Drivetrain.• 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 name a few.• Set-up tooling/molds on the injection molding machine due to the demand change.• Performed numerous hands-on tasks using variety of different tools.• Assisted in many different projects including designing and modeling jigs, fixtures, frames used for equipment and operator safety purposes, safety doors, supporting frames for robotic cells and robots in SOLIDWORKS.• Designed and modelled specific shop floor area layouts in SOLIDWORKS considering operator safety, operator comfort during operation, and optimum positioning.• Fabricated the assembly of proprietary product line