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Ontario, Canada

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Mechanical Project Engineer

Windsor, Ontario

World-class designer and diversified manufacturer of precision metallic components and systems for the automotiveindustry, energy and mobile industrial markets.Project EngineerResponsible for the General Motors programs and all associated projects related to these.􀂃 Implement new product lines, develop process plans, time studies and prepare quotations for parts andassemblies.􀂃 Determine and purchase equipment, tooling and special process subcontractor requirements.􀂃 Coordinate with production schedule, Exkor personnel and manage/oversee subcontractors and suppliersfor installation/implementation of equipment.􀂃 Offered continuous improvement on line efficiency and machining process.􀂃 Involved with APQP phases including PFMEA and control plans. 8-D and 5-Why root cause analysis.􀂃 Assisted in run-off capability/quality tests. Recommended necessary changes to meet the required cycletime and capability – reduce scrap rate.􀂃 Engineered designs in AutoCAD and Solidworks􀂃 Performed Program Management tasks including: consulting with vendors to ensure a clear understandingof their requirements and the scope of work, track project status, maintain budget and project timeline

Wixom, Michigan

International Machine Tool Corporation owned and operated by the JTEKT group (Japan) and affiliated with Toyota Motors. Major supplier of High Productivity CNC Vertical/Horizontal Machining Centers and Grinders.Proposal EngineerDeveloped the most efficient and economical machining process within the allotted cycle time and standardmachine practices; proposed necessary new or retooled standard machinery required to customers.􀂃 Followed detailed machine-specific parameters to select the most appropriate machine for the project.􀂃 Traveled to customer plants to inspect existing machinery, process flow, and auxiliary equipment.􀂃 Manage multiple customer requests and provide direction on awarded projects.􀂃 Involved with project from inception to successful launch and production.􀂃 Analyzed blueprint Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), developed machining sequences /process to achieve maximum part quality, and calculated detailed cycle time analysis.􀂃 Proficient with cutting tools, workholding fixtures, indexers, and material handling automation (Robots,Gantrys, Powered Conveyors, Pick and Place units, etc.)􀂃 Acted as an Estimator for each job proposed. Tracked the project budget and offered solutions should aproblem occur.􀂃 Acted as a team member to resolve issues, product changes and educate others on the resolution required.􀂃 Lead turn over meetings and assisted the Engineering/Program Management teams in all aspects of theawarded project to guarantee a successful program launch.􀂃 Extensive use of AutoCAD, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office daily.

Windsor, Ontario / Brampton, Ontario

A North American firm specializing in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management and Facility Design Services for Manufacturing Companies of all Industries.Project Engineer / CAD OperatorWorked within the “LC22” team from design to launch of a new and retooled assembly line at the ChryslerBrampton BIW, TCF and Paint Areas.􀂃 Followed customer required CAD guidelines to design plant layouts, power, and free conveyors andcarriages for an automotive assembly line.􀂃 Completed product comparisons and impact to related equipment.􀂃 Performed field checks to verify and alter existing engineering.

Windsor, Ontario

International Machine Tool Corporation owned and operated by Gruppo Riello Sistemi. Large Supplier of Dedicated Special Purpose MachinesApplications/Proposal EngineerDeveloped the most efficient and economical machining process within the allotted cycle time; proposednecessary new or retooled dedicated special machinery required to customers.􀂃 Offered complete Turn-Key quotations requiring Dedicated Special Machines.􀂃 Analyzed customer needs, requiring business meetings and frequent communication.􀂃 Knowledgeable with dedicated special machinery (In-line Transfers, Dial Index machines, etc.)􀂃 Awarded Tri-Way with numerous multi-million dollar projects.􀂃 Offered the opportunity to become a Program Manager in November 2005.

Windsor, Ontario

Major supplier of vehicles worldwide.Engineering CO-OP StudentWorked within the Head and Cam area, Finishing Department, and C-Line.􀂃 Engineer processing prototype castings from the Melt/Casting Department.􀂃 Performed various casting tests including: Brinnell Hardness tests, Leak Test and Zyglo crack detection;recommended changes if the parts were out of specification.􀂃 Extensive use of metal removal power tools and equipment.􀂃 Performed preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshot robot

Bachelor, Engineering

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering