Designed and programmed automation upgrades on industrial conveyor systems, mixing tanks and material handling processes (pneumatic valves, light curtains, proximity sensors, etc.). Communicated with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to get appropriate cost effective components for upgrades.Met with customers periodically to ensure technical requirements were met. Addressed questions and concerns when necessary.

Managed and coordinated the interior prototype build for the 2019 Lincoln Aviator SUV following APQP and PPAP procedures, Issued and supervised injection molding trials for components and managed operators on the assembly floor. Verified and shipped plastic components weekly to meet Ford’s prototype build requirements.Created defect reports and discussed DFM principles and process optimization strategies with process and quality engineers.

Planned, organized and managed family adventure trips within Canada. Presented “Hug-a-Tree & Survive” programs to kids and lead group hikes. Directed activities and events and interacted with people of all age groups.

Maintained, operated, and troubleshooted Unitronics PLC systems and injection molding equipment on the manufacturing floor. Interacted with the HMI and collaborated with engineers to design a robotic arm to further automate the process.

Engineering lead for the Kamiko project and responsible for planning, implementing and testing the interactive sculpture to meet client requirementsEnhanced the functionality of the interactive Kamikos by installing new sensors, adding additional components using 3D printing technology and modifying the underlying software. Engaged with clients and shipped the sculptures to Switzerland and France for events

Implemented new features for the XE Currency application on the iPhone. Used Objective-C, Xcode, Git and released software updates. Collaborated with the UI team and made design improvements.

Ran test cases on the Android tablet using Rally and TestRail. Cooperated daily with developers regarding functionality using Git and Jenkins. Engaged in weekly team meetings for SDLC status updates.