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.
