Gurmiter Singh

Mechanical Engineering Technologist with experience in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, product development, manufacturing engineering, and production support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Skilled in developing detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD while applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering specifications, support product development initiatives, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and resolve technical challenges through analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experienced in collaborating with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and operational standards. Recognized for strong technical aptitude, leadership experience as a Backup Team Leader, and the ability to bridge engineering design requirements with practical manufacturing solutions. Combines hands-on manufacturing knowledge, CNC programming experience, and engineering expertise to support innovative product development and operational excellence.

Backup Team Leader - Mott Manufacturing Ltd. - Brantford, Ontario

(2026-01)

• Plan, coordinate, and execute departmental daily, monthly, and annual production objectives to support operational targets.
• Develop daily production schedules, allocate work assignments, and communicate staffing requirements to management as needed.
• Review customer orders, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure products meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Continuously monitor production performance, proactively adjust workflows, and resolve routine and complex manufacturing issues.
• Ensure adherence to quality requirements through inspections, random audits, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate material flow, monitor purchased components, maintain appropriate work-in-process levels, and manage critical inventory and supply availability.
• Effectively utilize company systems, including inventory management, production systems, bills of materials, internal communication tools, policies, and work instructions.
• Initiate maintenance work orders and support preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives to enhance operational knowledge and improve interdepartmental collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation by enforcing safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and hazard reporting procedures.
• Identify workplace hazards, communicate safety risks, and implement appropriate preventive measures to protect employees.
• Promote and maintain a respectful, safe, and harassment-free workplace in alignment with company policies and standards.
• Provide employee training, coaching, mentoring, constructive feedback, and progressive discipline to support performance improvement.
• Support onboarding and integration of new hires and transferred employees while monitoring performance and development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and ensure team adherence to organizational procedures, operational goals, and company core values.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by building professional relationships, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts proactively.
• Maintain effective communication with shift leaders, supervisors, engineering teams, and other departments to align priorities and operational activities.
• Prepare and submit non-conformance reports and ensure timely reporting of near misses, incidents, accidents, and equipment or property damage through established reporting systems.

CNC Programmer - Mott Manufacturing Ltd. - Brantford, Ontario

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Develop optimized CNC nesting programs to maximize sheet utilization and overall material efficiency.
• Create and program bending operations for all applicable components, ensuring all feasible bending opportunities are fully evaluated and implemented.
• Optimize material usage through effective nesting strategies, including systematic utilization of available off-cuts.
• Maintain, update, and control master CNC program files to ensure accuracy, standardization, and repeatability.
• Plan and organize production orders to support efficient workflow and seamless progression through subsequent manufacturing operations.
• Re-nest incomplete or missing components and promptly communicate discrepancies to supervisory personnel.
• Operate CNC equipment as required to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Process repeat orders while ensuring accuracy and consistency with prior manufacturing specifications.
• Utilize internal systems to efficiently retrieve parts, engineering drawings, and production documentation.
• Sort, distribute, and organize engineering drawings for downstream departments in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare and organize work to facilitate smooth handoff to the next stage of production.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to CNC Nesters to promote operational efficiency and skill development.
• Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation by adhering to safe work practices, using required personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, or regulatory violations.
• Initiate material requisitions as required to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
• Communicate order discrepancies, production issues, and missing components to leadership in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the engineering department to resolve programming, design, or manufacturability concerns.
• Follow established procedures for identifying, reporting, and resolving missing parts or production irregularities.

Product Designer (Co-op Placement) - Mott Manufacturing Ltd. - Brantford, Ontario

(2023-09 - 2024-01)

• Prepare, modify, and maintain accurate engineering drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Coordinate and follow up on special or custom design items to ensure timely completion and production readiness.
• Develop and generate CAM programs for multiple CNC machines to support manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues to ensure manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Provide technical support to production by addressing tooling constraints, machine limitations, welding considerations, procedural inefficiencies, drawing accuracy, and standardization requirements.
• Populate and maintain product designs within the company order management system for catalogue items.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) data within the company system.
• Plan, structure, and organize assemblies, weldments, subassemblies, and components within BOM configurations.
• Maintain full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation by adhering to safe work practices, utilizing required protective equipment, and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, or regulatory violations.
• Resolve order-related conflicts, including BOM discrepancies, catalogue number mismatches, inaccurate descriptions, and improperly updated design revisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging design software capabilities and identifying opportunities to enhance order systems, catalogues, and operational processes.
• Collaborate closely with production teams across departments to understand and support various manufacturing processes.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, engineering management, project coordinators, manufacturing teams, designers, sales personnel, plant employees, and customers to support project execution and technical coordination.

CNC Machine Operator (Co-op Placement) - Mott Manufacturing Ltd. - Brantford, Ontario

(2022-04 - 2023-09)

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on assigned CNC laser equipment (S4-P4, Flat Laser, or Prima CGEB) in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct required tool changes and laser centering to ensure optimal machine performance and accuracy.
• Operate CNC laser machines to process production orders according to established schedules and work instructions.
• Complete first-off and last-off inspections, implementing adjustments and corrections as necessary to maintain product quality.
• Inspect and verify parts using precision measuring instruments, including verniers, calipers, and gauges, to ensure dimensional compliance.
• Apply angle corrections while maintaining integrity of approved master programs.
• Ensure finished parts meet surface quality requirements, confirming scratches and burrs remain within specified tolerances.
• Promptly report production, quality, or equipment issues to the Team Leader.
• Inspect and verify gauges, materials, and part dimensions prior to and during production to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Unload completed parts, sort, and organize materials to support efficient downstream processing and workflow.
• Remove slugs and scrap material from equipment to prevent damage or marking of remaining material.
• Verify part quantities against engineering drawings and accurately stamp and record quantities on production documentation.
• Safely store finished parts on carts with proper paperwork and transfer them to designated locations for subsequent operations while logging material locations.
• Plan material handling activities in advance to minimize machine downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Perform or assist with scheduled periodic preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Maintain equipment condition and perform basic troubleshooting to support uninterrupted machine operation.
• Inspect and confirm raw material type and thickness prior to production use.
• Maintain full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation by following safe work practices, using required protective equipment, and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, or regulatory violations.
• Maintain accurate production logs, records, and documentation within systems such as ShiftWorx and the Production Manager System.
• Provide training and operational support to CNC Operators when required.
• Communicate machine breakdowns, program or design concerns, and any discrepancies between manufactured parts and engineering drawings to the Team Leader and Nester in a timely manner.

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology (2020-09 - 2024-04)

Diploma - Automobile Engineering - CT Institute of Technology (2016-09 - 2019-05)

Grade 10 - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) - State Public School (2015-04 - 2016-05)