Satwinder Singh Khunkhun P.Eng., M.Eng., M.Tech.

General Manager

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

About

• Recognized throughout career for being a visionary dedicated worker as well as a leader, leveraging in depth knowledge of the engineering, manufacturing and management principals in significantly increasing revenues and operational efficiency of the processes and products using a simple and systematic 3 points approach utilizing continuous and passionatic involvement of the effective people • An executor mindset using timely follow ups and involving right people at right time • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) complimented by Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Design & Manufacturing, and Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Engineering Design • Over 31 years of Linamar automotive manufacturing experience, in machining and assembly of engine and transmission components, as a Manufacturing Team Leader, Setup Technician, Project Coordinator, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Program Engineer, Program Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager and currently as General Manager • Lead and participated aggressively on materials and capital Supplier development in North America, Europe and Asia with a prime focus on reducing product costs by attaining increased flexibility to market demand globally, better quality and avoiding non-strategic investments for company • Good negotiations and presentation skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders • Front line manufacturing leadership and project management with quick decision making and systematic problem-solving approach • Trained and Mentored many Technicians, Supervisors and Engineers throughout career • Work effectively with fellow employees, students, teams, upper management and customers

Experience

  • Linamar Corporation (32 yrs 10 mos)
    • General Manager
      Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

    • General Manager
      May 2018 - Apr 2020 · 2 yrs

    • Operations Manager
      Nov 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Professor (Mfg & IE- PT) at Conestoga College
    May 2005 - Jul 2016 · 11 yrs 3 mos

    Taught various engineering courses in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering PT programs Developed Manufacturing Engineering program as per Industrial needs