Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Phone: 416-***-****
E-mail: ******.*****@*********.**
Toronto, Ontario
M8W 4G8
Gordon Livey P.Eng.
Objective
A position where customer service, project management, automation design, and supervision experience will contribute to operational efficiencies.
Experience
IMAX Corporation Mississauga, Ontario 2014-2015
Mechanical Engineer - Contract
R&D and mechanical design of laser projection and support systems
Mechanical design and stress analysis performed using Solidworks, Solidworks Simulation
Checking of drawings and designs
Delphax Systems Canada Ltd.. Mississauga, Ontario 2012-2014
Senior Engineer - Contract
R&D and mechanical design of large format high speed digital colour printers
Mechanical design performed using Solidworks, produced 3-D prototypes, moulds
Supervision of junior designers, checking drawings and designs
Project Management, Gantt charts, scheduling
SIDAC Automated Systems Inc.. Toronto, Ontario 2009-2012
Project Manager
Managed a team of 8+ employees for the design and manufacturing of automated production equipment utilizing robotics, vision systems for automotive, metal processors and pharmaceutical companies. Supervised and assisted on installations.
Designed special products for medical research and automation using ProE Creo and Autocad
Visited customers, created detailed quotes for sales, improved purchasing activities
Aiolos Engineering Corp. Toronto, Ontario 2006-2009
Mechanical Designer - Contract
Mechanical design of wind tunnels and support facilities using AutoCAD and Pro Engineer
Design Checker using AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Pro Mechanica to review components design for manufacturability, performance, and cost
Two Stage Innovation Inc. Milton, Ontario 2005-2006
Senior Mechanical Designer
Mechanical design of robotic automation cells for automotive customers using Solidworks and AutoCAD software using lean manufacturing concepts
Department design checker for releasing design and details for manufacture
Supervised retrofits and modifications to equipment in the field
Performed R&D for new processes to cut waste and improve efficiencies
Cantar/Polyair Inc. Toronto, Ontario 2002-2005
Project Manager
Project management of high speed packaging and process equipment procurement to lower labour usage and improve workflow. Used MS Project to manage time lines.
Design of multi layer film protective packaging systems and film formulations to lower costs and improve plant throughputs
Designed retrofits and modifications to equipment in the field using AutoCAD and Solidworks software
Assembly Technologies Inc. Mississauga, Ontario 2001-2002
Project Manager
Management of robotic assembly equipment design and development personnel
Used Solidworks and AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office
Managed multiple concurrent projects for automotive assembly using lean concepts
Responsible for mechanical design and electrical contractors
Automated Welding Systems Inc. Markham, Ontario 2000-2001
Project/Quality Coordinator
Managed the implementation and registration of AWSI to QS9000TE and ISO9001
Managed multiple project schedules for robotic laser welding systems, used AutoCAD for layouts and MS Project for Gantt charts
Trained in lean manufacturing concepts, SPC, structured problem solving, FMEA’s
Conducted R & D and continuous improvement projects for laser welding systems
Apotex Inc. Weston, Ontario 1999-2000
Technical Specialist - Mechanical Design
Facility and equipment layout design using AutoCAD
Trained in pharmaceutical GMP design, check sheet development, TPB and FDA regs
Designed drug packaging, thermoforming dies, purchased and qualified high speed packaging machinery
Langen Packaging Inc. Mississauga, Ontario 1992-1999
Project Engineer
Performed project management and design of high speed case packing, cartoning, and robotic packaging machinery and systems using CimCAD 2D, AutoCAD and MS Project.
Conceived new and original machine design concepts for customers and management
Supervised detail designers, sub-contractors, machine suppliers, and machine assembly
Interfaced directly with customer during machine construction and testing, field service
Researched, procured, and implemented the use of kinematic simulation software for cam and linkage design and trained engineers in its use
Acco World Corp Deerfield, Illinois 1989-1991
Project Engineer
Design of high speed machinery for office products production and high speed packaging using Cadra 2D software (similar to AutoCAD)
Designed a machine for file folder assembly that increased speeds tenfold
Designed high production progressive stamping dies
Researched and developed new products and assembly methods for several of the office product companies in the corporation
Supervised start up of ring binder factory in Toluca, Mexico
Loach Systems Inc. Markham, Ontario 1988-1989
Project Engineer- Contract
Contracted to design special high speed machinery for paper collating and packaging.
Solved existing field service problem by replacing existing equipment with more robust, reliable designs.
Designed digital circuitry and PCB boards for control and interface with existing equipment
Trouble-shooted PLC machine controls in the field
Ryerson Polytechnic University Toronto, Ontario 1978-1982
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario 1983-1985
APEO courses in Fluid Dynamics, Electronics, Engineering Economics
PEO: P.Eng.
Internal Auditor, SPC, R&M, Structured Problem Solving. “Siemens” Advanced Programming
Sailing, skiing, gardening, computers.
Hibar Systems Ltd. Richmond Hill, Ontario 1984-1988
Project Engineer
Designed and commissioned special purpose high speed machinery for battery manufacturing, aseptic food processing, packaging, and other special purposes.
Engineered, programmed, and supervised construction of PLC controlled systems utilizing inverter and servo drives.
Traveled world-wide for machine installation, commissioning and field service.
Education
Ryerson Polytechnic University Toronto, Ontario 1978-1982
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario 1983-1985
APEO courses in Fluid Dynamics, Electronics, Engineering Economics
PEO: P.Eng.
Certificates
Internal Auditor, SPC, R&M, Structured Problem Solving. “Siemens” Advanced Programming
Interests
3-D printing, sailing, cross country and downhill skiing, ice boating, kite skiing, computers
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