Brian Carl Cabanlit

Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in manufacturing, machining, quality inspection, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and motorcycle diagnostics. Experienced in operating lathe, press, drilling, and pneumatic equipment, performing dimensional and visual inspection of production components, and using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for mechanical design. Co-owner and motorcycle technician with hands-on experience servicing and repairing 100+ motorcycles, including preventive maintenance, engine systems, mechanical troubleshooting, and electronic diagnostic scanning.

Seeking entry-level opportunities in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Manufacturing/Production Engineering.

Co-Owner / Motorcycle Technician - LOW N SLOW GARAGE

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Serviced and repaired 100+ motorcycles, including big bikes, classic motorcycles, and models from Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad, Royal Enfield, Ducati, Yamaha, and Honda.
• Performed preventive maintenance including engine-oil and filter replacement, air-filter replacement, spark-plug replacement, coolant inspection/service, brake-pad service, clutch service, and throttle-body cleaning.
• Performed basic engine tuning and mechanical troubleshooting, identifying mechanical symptoms and determining appropriate maintenance or repair requirements.
• Performed engine-related repairs and modifications, including crankshaft and cylinder-block replacement, big-bore engine modifications, and carburetor replacement/modification.
• Used motorcycle diagnostic scanners to read and clear fault codes, reset service reminders, perform ABS bleeding, and monitor live sensor data during troubleshooting.
• Diagnosed customer-reported mechanical issues and responded to service inquiries through social media, translating reported symptoms into potential mechanical causes and recommended service procedures.

On-the-Job Trainee / Production & Quality Support - ROLEXAL METAL FABRICATOR

(2022-05 - 2022-05)

• Operated lathe machines to trim and machine shafts used in Kawasaki Barako center-stand assemblies.
• Operated press machines to process approximately 2,000 small steel components for daily assembly operations.
• Operated 10-hp pneumatic equipment to process small steel components for downstream assembly.
• Operated drilling equipment to machine shafts used in Kawasaki Barako center-stand components.
• Performed dimensional measurements of die-cast components using vernier calipers to verify part dimensions.
• Conducted visual and dimensional inspection of small and large production components, identifying defects including incorrect dimensions, excessive material removal, and weld-quality issues.
• Segregated non-conforming components that failed dimensional or visual inspection requirements for rejection and disposal.
• Supported production and quality-control activities for components supplied for Kawasaki Barako motorcycle assemblies.
• Used SolidWorks to support the design of die-cast components.

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (2025-12)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) - OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY (2019-01 - 2019-12)