KAMBIZ KESHVADI

#*** – *** Doris Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 6W1, CANADA

aceni5@r.postjobfree.com

647-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position in the field of Mechanical Engineering that enables me to utilize my expertise to make a positive

contribution to the organization

Highlights

- Led the project of installation and setting up $17M Gearbox and Engine assembly lines

- Reduced the construction and facility setup cost by 21% by downsizing unnecessary activities

- Managed a $12M Engine assembly plant with annual volume of 300K Engines

- Well-versed in Project and Resources Management and Project Timing Analysis using MS Project

- Excellent knowledge of GD&T, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, ISO / TS16949

- Proven leadership abilities, well-versed in communicating & working with diverse teams

- Hands on experience with professional softwares including: Auto CAD, MS Office, MS Visio

Work Experiences

COMMERCIAL SPRING and TOOL (www.commercialspring.com), Mississauga, Canada

Project Engineer 08/2013 – Present

- Produced project definitions to include validated functional requirements, scope, roles, responsibilities, budgets,

timescales and resources

- Participated in design review and control of the part from prototyping and trial to final approval

- Provided technical support during program launches and prepared related process sheets, instructions and quality alerts

- Coordinated engineering, quality, design, tooling and purchasing teams

- Worked closely with APQP team

- Managed customer relations, production volume, PPAP and project timing schedule

- Ensured effective quality control processes are in place to monitor deliverables produced

RENAULT-NISSAN COMPANY (www.renault.co.ir), Tehran, Iran

Powertrain Engineering General Manager 07/2009 – 06/2013

- Supervised engineering department staff in order to achieve high performance and productivity

- Assigned and coached the project teams

- Managed all activities in Engine assembly plant (Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality and Finance)

- Managed activities of the process engineering team in line with the Renault worldwide standards for modification of

parts and processes resulted in better quality and reduced cost (assembly process & part production process)

- Overseen implementation of process modifications in different assembly lines

- Implemented quality standards, audited and validated procedures in suppliers' assembly lines

- Managed, coached and directed Homologation activities for all new projects

- Directed localization projects and localize parts for Gearbox, Driveshaft, External Shifter and Engine (Gears, Shafts,

Aluminum Housings, Clutch, Oil Pump, Water Pump, Plastic Parts, Blanking Parts, Casting Parts, …)

- Studied various Engine/Gearbox in order to use in future for Renault products with considering of emission level, fuel

consumption, price, …

- Extended Powertrain business in Iran by selling Renault Engines and Gearboxes directly to customers

- Supervised Cost Reduction Plan in Powertrain department

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Localization Manager 07/2007 – 06/2009

- Utilized Renault design tools (GDG, VPM, SIGNE and LUP) in line with Renault worldwide policies

- Validated and approved technical data (3D models and 2D drawings)

- Defined validation plan for all Powertrain localization projects

- Managed analysis of final customer’s quality problems in the sales network which are due to the design of products

- Finding the root cause of Engines or Driveline incidents which are claimed by customers

- Audited local suppliers for manufacturing of Engine Parts, Gearbox Parts, External Shifter and Driveshaft

Project Manager 07/2005 – 06/2007

- Improved efficiency of Engine assembly line (reducing the cycle time, …)

- Managed Engine production ramp-up

- Designed Gearbox assembly line for local suppliers based on Renault requirements

- Managed certification of vehicle in order to pass all safety and environmental regulations and standards (emission level,

fuel consumption, audible warning, …)

NIROO MOHAREKEH INDUSTRIAL COMPANY - NMI Co. (www.nmir.com/en), Tehran, Iran

Engineering Supervisor 07/2003 - 07/2005

- Overseen the preparation of control instructions of Peugeot 206 & 405 Gearbox parts

- Performed root cause analysis of final customer’s quality complaints through sales network

- Evaluated and selected European and Canadian automotive part suppliers

- Implemented Fine Blanking & Rotary Forging technology process for production of Gearbox parts

- Audited suppliers for manufacturing of the jigs and fixtures for assembly lines

- Planned the manufacturing process for Peugeot 206 & 405 Gearbox parts

Mechanical Engineer 04/1998 - 07/2003

- Assisted in setup and design of the assembly lines and prepared BOM, assembly manual and documentation of Peugeot

206 & 405 Gearbox parts

- Involved in design and implementation of the pneumatic and electric multi head nut runners, press and conveyor using

Bosch Co. (Germany) equipment

Education

1998 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (www.iust.ac.ir)

Trainings

2013 Gearbox assembly line Renault-Nissan Corp. Bursa, Turkey

2012 New methods for Engine/Gearbox assembly Renault-Nissan Corp. Paris, France

2012 Casting/Machining aluminum parts Renault-Nissan Corp. Portugal, Porto

2011 Homologation and Regulation Renault-Nissan Corp. Paris, France

2011 Engine assembly process Renault-Nissan Corp. Curitiba, Brazil

2011 Management, Strategic target setting Renault-Nissan Corp. Tehran, Iran

2009 Assembly process of Powertrain parts Renault-Nissan Corp. Valladolid, Spain

2006 External shifter (production and validation) Renault-Nissan Corp. Paris, France

2004 Fine Blanking Technology Sekam Technologies Kitchener, Canada

2004 Peugeot Gearbox parts manufacturing process PSA Peugeot Citroen Corp. Metz, France

References

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