Alakh Desai

Mechanical Design & Validation: Redesigned structural components in SolidWorks and Inventor to meet engineering change orders (ECNs), tolerance requirements, and manufacturability constraints.

Structural & Vibration Considerations: Applied FEA and tolerance stack-up analysis to validate component durability under dynamic loading conditions. Non-Conformance & Root Cause: Led root cause investigations on dimensional and mechanical non-conformances; implemented corrective design updates to eliminate repeat defects.

Manufacturing Engineer - Toro Aluminum Group of Companies - Concord, ON

(2024-01)

• Mechanical Design & Validation: Redesigned structural components in SolidWorks and Inventor to meet engineering change orders (ECNs), tolerance requirements, and manufacturability constraints.
• Structural & Vibration Considerations: Applied FEA and tolerance stack-up analysis to validate component durability under dynamic loading conditions.
• Non-Conformance & Root Cause: Led root cause investigations on dimensional and mechanical non-conformances; implemented corrective design updates to eliminate repeat defects.
• Production Engineering Support: Partnered with manufacturing and quality teams to implement new and revised mechanical components into production workflows.
• Process Optimization: Improved FOM CNC throughput by restructuring XML logic and toolpath architecture, reducing cycle time by 18% while maintaining geometric accuracy.
• Mechanical Part Validation: Reviewed mechanical drawings and GD&T to ensure supplier manufacturability and dimensional compliance prior to release.
• Lean Manufacturing: Contributed to process standardization and waste reduction initiatives aligned with continuous improvement practices.

CNC Technician - Stelco - Hamilton, ON

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

• Manufactured precision steel components to tight tolerances using multi-axis CNC lathes and mills.
• Interpreted engineering drawings and GD&T to ensure dimensional compliance.
• Generated and optimized CAM toolpaths, reducing cycle time by 10%.
• Conducted dimensional inspection using CMM, micrometers, and calipers.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve mechanical fit and tolerance deviations.

Mechatronics Systems Technician - Air Canada - Mississauga, ON

(2019-01 - 2024-12)

• Maintained and troubleshot electro-mechanical conveyor and sorting systems operating in high-reliability environments.
• Diagnosed mechanical and control system failures using schematic interpretation and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Performed preventative maintenance on motors, actuators, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems to minimize downtime.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics - Sheridan College