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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Oshawa, Ontario

• Liaison between product development engineering and Oshawa Car Assembly plant. Aggressively identify root causes and develop solutions to quality, throughput and ergonomic issues as part of a team• Subject matter expert and lead member of continuous quality improvement team for body air leak testing, body sealer and colour harmony• Solved production quality issues using Shainin Red X Statistical Engineering and improved manufacturing performance by implementing process control and quality planning• Reduced vehicle exterior warranty costs and customer complaints reported in the J.D. Power and Associates quality feedback survey for the Chevrolet Impala and Equinox.

Oshawa, Ontario

• Analyzed quality data, identified opportunities for improvement, and utilized statistical problem solving methods to resolve production issues at Tier 1 supplier facilities• Developed strategies to quickly and efficiently solve engineering problems such as manufacturing defects, features and events• Organized and coordinated the GM Continuous Improvement Symposium for the North American supplier base• Liaised with suppliers to improve performance by implementing process control and quality planningReceived an “Outstanding” on my student performance evaluation

Concord, Ontario

• Designed and implemented a mixed-model assembly line to accommodate a new product• Compiled reports on tooling costs, machine productivity and cycle time• Studied faulty parts and other manufacturing issues using statistical trend analysis, helping improve quality of production• Prepared and updated visual work instructions and returnable packaging instructionsReceived an “Excellent” on my student performance evaluation

Mississauga, Ontario

• Reduced energy consumption by updating and improving electrical lighting schedules and ventilation sequences• Researched and presented new energy conservation methods and ideas to management• Communicated with contractors concerning future projects• Documented mechanical inventory for the Terminal 1 building and cogeneration plantReceived an “Excellent” on my student performance evaluation

St. Thomas, Ontario

• Prepared engineering packages for various projects – revised engineering drawings and developed installation instructions• Designed press components based on operator requests using AutoCAD and Inventor, including a mechanical arm used to transfer parts• Updated AutoCAD tool space drawings • Researched and presented innovative cost effective ideas to company management such as new inventory and storage methodsReceived an “Excellent” on my student performance evaluation