Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years design and manufacturing experience. Responsible for product design from concept through to production.with knowledge of variety of certification, quality, materials and test standards. Proficient with GD&T, Solidworks, Pro/ENGINEER, Autocad and MS Office software. Hands-on person who doesn't mind getting dirty. Team oriented, but also works well independently. Enjoy working on factory floor and being involved with day-to-day production and manufacturing processes from training production personnel to assisting in selection of machine tools, etc. Extremely hard-working and customer focused with a "do whatever it takes" attitude to see the job through.
• Design and development of commercial gas and electric cooking products to satisfy market needs • Solid modeling and technical drawing preparation of all design components and assemblies utilizing Solidworks, Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD software • Product design reviews - design for manufacturability, FMEA’s, PFMEA’s, value analysis • Prepare documentation for SR&ED projects • Specifying materials and components • Prototype construction and product cost estimates • Coordinating pre-pilot and pilot production builds • Product bills of materials and ECN’s • Performance and approvals/safety testing of all designed equipment • Troubleshooting production and field service issues and development of corrective actions • Technical support for customers and various company departments • Specific projects include: • Design and development of: new heavy duty and restaurant range series; chain grill product line, new heavy duty gas counter line, new electric and gas clamshell grill • Development and delivery of business plan to senior management for new hardware/software for Engineering Department
• Ensuring overall Vehicle Refueling Appliance (VRA) design compliance with applicable Codes • Preparation of formal submissions to certification bodies • Development of product certification requirement with approval authorities (e.g. AGA and CGA) • Company representative on various standards subcommittees • Establishment of production test requirements • Preparation of product literature and markings • Dealing with local authorities across North America concerning product certification, electrical classification and installation • Specific projects include: • Project Engineer – Installation of 22 CNG refuelling appliances for the City of Etobicoke • Product Approval in Argentina, Denmark and Italy
• Design and development of product enhancements and cost improvements • Product electrical components and wiring • Co-ordinating and performing product safety audits • CSA and UL product approval submissions and compliance testing • Company technical representative - CAMA/AHAM Harmonisation Subcommittee • Troubleshooting production and field service issues • Creation of product assembly configurations and bills of materials • Providing technical assistance to various company departments • 1990 – 1991: - Member of design team assigned to develop refrigerator capable of meeting strict new U.S. D.o.E. guidelines; responsibilities included: • Electrical component and system development • Cabinet structural design • Pro/ENGINEER solid modelling of all designed components • Prototype construction • Engineering Model Product Approval (EMPA) testing • Development of computer simulation programs for heat gain and energy consumption analyses • Invention disclosure submissions • Product literature