Mechanical Design

Felicia Alexandru

Brampton ON ( 905-***-**** ( *.************@*****.***

Profile

A Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in design and

manufacturing. Possess a cost effective operations outlook that has led to

many savings in design and production. Analytical, trouble shooter with

ability to grasp a concept and develop it with creative solutions. An

individual with an eye for detail and accuracy. A team player who can also

work well independently, with excellent communication and interpersonal

skills. A positive, highly organized, tenacious problem solver, a quick

learner and an individual who takes initiative. P. Eng. pending.

Engineering Highlights

Proficient in SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer/Wildfire/Creo Elements,

Unigraphics/NX4, NX7.5,NX8, CatiaV5, MathCAD.

Highly experienced in designing and detailing for manufacturing,

installation and prototyping: complex cast and plastic parts, sheet metal,

welded structures, large assemblies for: buses, trucks, automotive, heavy

equipment and machinery. Exposure to: machining, cutting, welding,

stamping, painting and assembling. Thorough knowledge of GD & T, surface

finish requirements, bills of materials, welding symbols, ECR, comfortable

with complex blueprints/layouts. Familiar with: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO

14001.

Professional Experience

OAR Technologies, Oakville, On

2013-2014

Mechanical Design Engineer

< Verified models and drawings for plastic injection molded components as

bezels and housings for GM switches; performed root cause analysis for

rattling, identified the root cause and proposed solutions. Initiated

testing and performed measurements; created comparative presentations.

Created and updated models and documentation.

< Involved in design review, problem solving, and customer calls. Updated

matrix pages

< Analyzed product requirements and specifications

Caterpillar Toronto, Ontario

Mechanical Design Engineer

2013

< Created and updated models and documentation for heavy duty welded

structures as: shield, rear support and erector arm, platforms,

hydraulic cylinders and piping. Redesigned welded components for

manufacturing and increase precision

< Performed calculation for trolley beam

Husky Injection Molding, Bolton, Ontario

Designer - Production Engineering Machines 2012 -2013

Engineering Technician - Design Group 2004 -2007

< Created and updated models and documentation (BOMs and drawings) for

special and standard Hylectric and HyPET machines: stationary platen,

moving platen, power manifold, purge guard, valve installation

< Solved Non Conformances

< Created layouts, layouts drawings and nozzle drawings for purchasing

< Created new models for clamp column master model pre-machines, using

design table and relations to automatically link the dimensions of pre-

machine to dimensions of finished item. Reduced design time by 75%

creating a template drawing for pre-machines.

< Created PowerPoint presentations on "Methods of Dimensional Inspections

of Castings" (Stationary and Moving Platens, Injection Housings).

Increased the quality of received casts by 90%.

< Designed and implemented fixtures for machines components. Participated

in the general cost reduction effort by applying economical fixtures

design methods: reused and recycled scrap components from old/obsolete

fixtures;

< Adopted simplified solutions by reducing material cost - using small

semi-modular units that can be used for various work part sizes,

designed same fixture for 2 operations.

< Exposure to the following machining processes: milling, turning,

vertical broaching, gun-drilling, burnishing, shot-peening, welding,

painting. Created a new fixtures and components library that reduced the

design time by 75%.

< Performed calculations for balancing 'fixture-work part' assemblies such

as turning fixture for front caps

Daimler Busses North America, Mississauga, On

2008-2012

Senior Designer - Power Transmission Group

< Designed models and drawings for Hybrid Bus Power Train Cooling system

from concept to prototyping and production; involved in lines optimizing

and feasibility studies; involved in continuous cost reduction by

designing pump brackets and cooling lines brackets for multiple

purposes. Performed calculations for orifice fitting dimensioning for de-

aeration lines

< Developed air lines in engine compartment for Hybrid, Diesel and CNG

Buses; created installation layouts and drawings; developed solutions

for alternator installation, temperature sensor and fuel filter minder

installation; created feasibility studies for ping tank installation as

noise reduction option; created option installation for surge tank

< Designed and created installation drawing for driveshaft, driveshaft

pulley, drive shaft guard and rear panel gages, engine oil probalizer,

radiator fan debris guard, coolant filter on Hybrid and Diesel buses,

coolant diagnostics on Diesel and CNG buses, air filter, air intake for

air cleaner and charged air pipes; developed oil filter and radiator

pipes installation

< Created PowerPoint presentations on Cooling lines, crankshaft pulley

design and cost, ping tank installation on twin compressor with governor

on Hybrid, Diesel and CNG buses; created feasibility studies for

driveshaft guard installation.

< Participated & initiated cost effective advanced engineering and R&D,

including support documents.

< Involved in Part design creation/modification for manufacturability,

product quality, and reliability.

< Developed matrix pages and feasibility matrix for product options

compatibility and automated selection

< Liaised with vendors/manufacturers/customers for technical information

and specifications

Progressive Moulded Products Ltd, Vaughan, Ontario

2007 -2008

Mechanical Designer

< Created and modified models for interior automotive design, R & D,

injection moulded plastic parts such as: covers, consoles, brackets, cup

holders, top finish panels, bezels, handles, springs, electronics

packaging

< Created feasibility studies for rotational cup-holder, drawer cup-holder

with lambda latch incorporation; studies for front pillar reinforcement

and tether caps.

< Modified handle to accommodate chromed insert

< Modified parts for noise reduction, assembling optimization and better

mould extraction, esthetical improvement, error proofing features

< Created new drawings for center register, A pillars, registers

assemblies and components, IP Trim assemblies and components, updating

installation drawings for electrical assemblies

Euclid-Hitachi Heavy Duty Equipment, Hitachi Construction Truck

Manufacturing 2003-2004

Senior Designer

< Developed design ideas for components and assemblies of cabs and

chassis, including sheet metal parts and welded assemblies and

structures, installation layouts, 3D models and drawings.

< Communicated with other departments such Electrical Eng / Assembly to

ensure feasibility and effective implementation of the assigned

projects. Liaised with suppliers and subcontractors during the

manufacturing launch phase.

< Prepared and maintained technical documentation. Coordinated the release

of project documentation, quality and engineering bulletin. Provided

solutions to the cost reduction

< Elaborated test reports and performance data sheets.

Other Positions Held:

Cambric Consulting (Affiliate Of Cambric Corporation USA), 1997-2002

Mechanical Design Engineer

. Tractorul Utb Brasov, Romania, 1991-1997

Mechanical Design Engineer

Education And Professional Training

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering specialized in Manufacturing,

Transylvania University (Brasov, Romania)

Academic credentials assessed and endorsed by Comparative Education Service

University of Toronto.

Sheridan Certificate in Project Management with Honours

Sheridan College Brampton ON

Society of American Engineers Michigan USA -

Principles of Electric Drives

Skillpath Seminars Faculty Toronto ON

Communicating Like a Pro

Business Writing and Grammar Skills

Managing Multiple Projects

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications Tec-Ease Inc Husky

Product Liability - Legal Principles Daimler Buses North America

Effective Time Management: Prioritizing for Success, Learning Tree

International, Toronto, ON

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems Husky

Injection Molding Machine Operator Husky

NX 4 upgrade to NX 7.5 Siemens

PDM: Pro-Intralink, Pro PDM, Windchill Daimler Buses; Team Center

Engineering Husky;

SW PDM Enterprise

MRP System: MacPac Daimler Buses, BAAN PDM 5, IMAN Hitachi, Infor

Caterpillar

Achieving Success Without Authority Thompson NETg

Communicating with Difficult People Thompson NETg

Interpersonal Communication: Effective Communication Thompson NETg

Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Communication with Co-Workers

Thompson NETg

Business problem solving Thompson NETg

Management development - Management Consulting Association, Brasov, Romania

AutoCAD Release 2000 Training course

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