Raffi Buchkazanian Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Lead Structural Analyst on RSS (Commercial Division of Canadarm3)• Lead Structural Analyst on MicroPREP (Medical centrifuge intended for the ISS)• Perform launch vibration analysis (quasi-static, Sine, Random & Shock) and on-orbit load analysis• Responsibilities include component design, analysis and hardware testing• Structural Lead responsibilities include: managing team, scheduling, budgeting, delegating work and presenting to customer

Mississauga, On

• Design, analysis and testing of numerous components within the engine's compressor section: fans, stators, rotors, variable guide vanes, casings• Perform FEA analysis to understand natural frequencies and vibratory stresses to ensure High Cycle Fatigue durability for engine certification (Ansys/CATIA)• Lead the implementation of new post processing tool and provided department wide training in Signal Processing and new software• Post processing of Strain Gauge and NSMS data from engine testing for certification and engineering investigations• Participated in various advanced engineering projects: material selection (composites/additive manufacturing), design optimization and advanced testing methods.

Aurora, On

• Managed the development (design, build and testing) of a next generation Lithium-ion battery packs • Developed/designed work instructions, inspection sheets, assembly line for a new battery project• Part of the battery management team• Part of DFMEA and PFMEA team for new and existing BionX products• Research and Development of Next Generation Battery System

Aurora, On

• Involved in the development of process flow, inspection sheets and DFMEA of new battery design• Spot welding and soldering of next generation battery packs and Battery Management Systems (BMS)• Designed assembly line for prototype battery pack (including all sub-assemblies and operator training)

Ajax, On

• Boeing 787 Landing Gear structural analyst • Provided engineering support for in-service technical issues on Boeing 787 landing gear systems• Assisted with design and stress analysis of multiple bushings using Catia, ABAQUS and Excel• Engineering Risk Manager (hosting monthly meeting, presenting closing slides, reporting to upper level)• Developed, coordinated and analyzed the cycle testing of damaged seals on a full scale test rig• Created multiple VBA Macros (CATIA Export Tool, Anderson Darling Statistic Test, the automatic updating of an MRB backlog and a Detailed Action Plan Generator) • Developed engineering documentation: Work Packages, Presentations, Summary Reports

Downsview, On

• Reviewed existing databases to establish fleet trends and discover opportunities for new business • Developed an Excel mapping program to help analyze trends (tool actively in use)• PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets and documents used to report findings

Downsview, On

• Provided assistance to the flight simulator technicians• Provided assistance to the spare parts administrator• In charge of shipping and receiving avionic instruments and documents

Vaughn Mills, On

• Ongoing communication with customers• Used analytical skills while dealing with end of day cash and inventory counts• Delivered luggage orders from distributers to store

Bachelor Of Engineering - Beng, Aerospace Engineering, Cgpa: 4.14/4.33

Master Of Applied Science, Aircraft Structures And Manufacturing, Cgpa: 4.26/4.33

Thesis Title: Design and Analysis of a Dynamic Loading System for a Morphing Winglet Graduate Assistant: Aeroelasticity