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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