Shamim Danish

A Mechanical Engineering Technologist with 10 years of extensive experience in developing, maintaining, designing and testing of new mechanical systems including machines.

Project Manager / Mechanical Designer - Liftsafe- Group of Engineering - 306 Darrell Dr, Ayr, Ontario

(2025-12)

• Design, modeling, and drafting for custom industrial equipment & structures.
• Ensure design for manufacturability for both in-house and external facilities.
• Review designs by junior peers.
• Site visits for design verification as required.
• Assisted in plan and spec analysis to provide clear, track-able and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for fabrication.
• Researched and recommended solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions.
• Acted as liaison with Customers in expediting drawings and related information.
• Assisted the Engineering Manager, where applicable, in the day-to-day duties of various projects administration.
• Conducted field site walks with customer / building representatives and lead installer to determine construction requirements.
• Maintained and updated the Shop Drawing Log, reviewed Shop Drawings and submittals.
• Obtain quotes, if needed and procure all buy/sell items as generated by the BOM.
• Assisted with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
• Preparation of engineering and project reports based on results delivered by field inspection teams.
• Understood and performed document control functions in accordance with on-site policy and procedures, including tracking and creating of projects.
• Attended project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required.
• Monitored quality and cost control throughout each project.
• Performed additional assignments and responsibilities as assumed or requested by supervision.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Grote Electronics - Waterloo, Ontario

(2021-11 - 2025-10)

• Headed the design and layout of printed circuit boards, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product performance.
• Developed and maintained a robust database of component symbols and footprints, supporting design integrity and collaboration.
• Upheld Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, optimizing production processes and reducing time-to-market.
• Reversed Engineered multiple projects for In-House production work cells.
• Managed dynamic Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and efficiency in inventory and production planning.
• Supported the release of PCB data baselines, ensuring accuracy and traceability for all design changes.
• Routed components to exceed all electrical and physical specifications, ensuring precision Printed Circuit Board functionality.
• Engaged in multiple Kaizen events, driving transformative improvements in production efficiency.

Process Technologist/ Designer/ Quality Lab Supervisor - Gates Corporation - Brantford, Ontario

(2016-01 - 2020-03)

• Designed a fully automated tube fitting pusher using AutoCAD Inventor, significantly enhancing production efficiency.
• Expert in AutoCAD 2D, Inventor, and SolidWorks, leveraging advanced design tools for innovative engineering solutions.
• Coordinated with the engineering team to redesign end-of-arm tooling for robot fixtures, improving flexibility and operational efficiency.
• Managed product inventory and CAD databases using ERP systems (TigerPaw & IBM) and Autodesk Vault for efficient access and tracking.
• Worked with the maintenance manager to procure raw materials and tools, ensuring timely availability for production needs.
• Collaborated with Quality and Engineering on assembly equipment upgrades, focusing on scrap reduction and quality enhancement.
• Performed detailed root-cause analyses with cross-functional teams, implementing preventive actions on assembly lines.
• Exhibited outstanding leadership as a Lab Supervisor by effectively overseeing daily operations and routine tasks, while also empowering and training fellow employees to enhance their skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional time management by completing qualification tests for various tube sizes, prioritizing tasks to achieve cost reductions in raw material purchases.
• Contributed to the creation of work instructions, batch records, and equipment logs to ensure safe and improved production processes.
• Completed annual safety training, including Lock Out/Tag Out, Safety Walks, and FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) on-site training.

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mohawk College (2013-01 - 2017-04)