Engineer Design
Resume:
JEFFREY ASHFORD
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
© Accomplished in Product Design with a strong Mechanical Engineering background having extensive
knowledge of different manufacturing industries such as foundry castings, injection molding, tooling,
machining operations, product assembly and window/door manufacturing
© Experienced in initiating and completing engineering projects involving multiple departments
© Strong technical and administrative skills in supporting design projects, product development,
project implementation and meeting tight deadlines
© Outstanding analytical and problem solving abilities; capable of intense concentration while
working with teams or independently
© Possess a thorough understanding of technical documentation related to engineering and other
aspects of manufacturing for creating and understanding work instructions or procedures
© Excellent record of loyalty, reliability, and follow-through on projects from start to completion and
implementation of follow up strategies
CORE TECHNICAL & COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
© AutoCAD © Project Management © Problem Solving
© 3-D Modeling Programs © Team Collaboration © Creative & Original Design
© 3-D Printer experience © Quality Control © Product Research
© MS Word, Excel © Attention to Detail © Cost Reductions
© MS PowerPoint © Code Compliance © Out of the box thinker
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
DESIGN ENGINEER/TECHNICAL
© Designed lift and slide door system & folding doors for residential and commercial buildings
© Incorporated “Contain & Drain” threshold technology into multiple door product lines and designs
© Analyzed fits and tolerance of components or assemblies to ensure integrity of assembly
© Designed specialty curve casement product to enhance existing rectangular window product lines
© Presented new design concepts and product solutions to executive team members
© Oversaw and inspected product installations and modifications during testing of product
© Investigated product failures and unexpected maintenance problems and provided solutions
© Interpreted and reported on competitors designs through extensive research
© Supervised, reviewed and approved designs, drawings and reports of other department personnel
© Motivated and mentored department team members to think outside of the
© Participated in Engineering change request program development and implementation
© Anticipated future design requirements and obstacles to ensure adaptability of products
PROBLEM SOLVING/TROUBLESHOOTING
Investigated issues to identify the root cause of a problem that affects the final product or process
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Examined results of testing for integrity; teamed up with other departments to find solutions for issues
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Brainstormed with other location engineers to create new and cutting edge design concepts
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Participated in and reviewed company Continuous Improvement Program
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Skilled in communicating with all stakeholders from production to management to efficiently solve issues
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and provide solutions in all departments
© Investigated production issues in manufacturing to improve assembly process and cost reductions
JEFFREY ASHFORD
7032 Bradt Road, Wallacetown, ON N0L 2M0 H: 519-***-**** C: 519-***-**** **************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2005-2014 Product Development Engineer, KML Windows Inc., Strathroy, ON
(Andersen Architectural Products Division)
2004-2005 Technical Consultant, Turkstra Windows, Stoney Creek, ON
2004 Technical Sales Engineer, Leitz Tooling Canada, Vaughn, ON
1999-2004 Design Engineer, Tradewood Industries, St. Catharines, ON
1998-1999 Design Engineer, Universal Mold and Die, Stoney Creek, ON
1995-1998 Design Engineer, Grimsby Custom Tooling Ltd, Stoney Creek, ON
1994 Tooling Engineer, Kelsey Hayes, Brake Component Division, St. Catharines, ON
1983-1992 Pattern Maker, Winnipeg Pattern Ltd, Monarch Industries Ltd, Winnipeg, MAN
EDUCATION
2014 Gourmet Cooking and Catering Program, Online course, PDI College
2014 Business of Food Course, Elgin Business Resource Center
2005-2014 Andersen Window and Door Core Training, Inventor 3D 2013, AutoCAD 2014, Stage
Gate, FMEA, Project Management, Time Management, Goal Setting, Career Planning
1998 ISO9000 quality Systems/Internal Auditing, Niagara College, Welland, ON
1994 Robotics and Automated Systems – Level 1, Niagara College, Welland, ON
1990-1991 Manufacturing Technology, Niagara College, Welland, ON
1987-1989 Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Engineers
1987-1989 Mechanical Engineering, Red River Community College, Winnipeg, MB
Previous Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma, St. Catharines Collegiate Institute, ON
References available upon request
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