OBJECTIVE:

Seeking to join a reputable organization where my 15 years experience in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Process Engineer, Project Management, and will help the success of the company that believes in exceeding customer expectations, and excels in the quality of their products and services.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Excellent CAD modeling and drafting abilities using CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Inventor, Volt, Pro-E Wildfire, AutoCAD,

Creating CNC programs for 2 types of laser Trumpf and Bistronic Laser Cutter

Thorough knowledge of GD&T practices and Lean Manufacturing

Extensive knowledge of part manufacturing process for Sheet Metal

Able to designs switchgear assemblies for electrical distribution systems (15kV to 38kV)

Familiar with: COSMOXpress, MoldflowXpress, eDrawings, Photo / PDM Works

Proficient in MS Office, Windows 95/98/2000/XP: Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project

Able to work efficiently with tight deadlines and handle pressure situations

Enthusiastic attitude, goal oriented, great team-player with a strong sense of responsibility

Excellent attention to detail, and able to complete multiple assignments on time

Ability to learn quickly with little instruction/supervision

Equally effective working in a self-managed project or in a team setting

Highly adaptable in a constantly changing and fast peace environment

Excellent analytical, organizational, team building and problem solving skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global File Inc. – a Manufacturing Unit of Global Total Office June2011 - Present

www.streamlineinteriors.ca

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Product Development

Develop and design components from sheet metal for clients as: University of Toronto, RCMP, BMW, TD Bank, Scotia Bank, Global Contract, Global Express,

Improved the design for desks (StreamLINE Desk) and create a new Modular Desk Line with interchangeable parts and subassemblies to accommodate the new generation

Completed ISO9001:2008, ISO14001 and ANSI/BIFMA e3-2012; Responsible for reviewing and implementing Standard Procedures within the company

Supervising, assisting Production and performing daily quality inspection

Performed engineering calculations for mass, volume, strength and performance

Developed engineering drawings using Inventor, AutoCAD and manage the Engineering data base using Volt

Creating/updating: BOM, Engineering Change Notice (ECN), New Product Introduction (NPI)

Introducing Bills of Materials (BOM) in SAP system and knowledge of SAP reports

Designed and optimized modular parts using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer-aided design to accommodate present as well as future customer needs.

Respond to incoming RFQ's by developing a product design concept as per internal guidelines and customer requirements, proposing cost effective solutions using robust manufacturing processes, utilizing internal lesson learned data base, design procedures, standards, guidelines and best practices.

Design and develop new product that meets or exceeds customer requirements and be the customer liaison for design input, review, and output.

General Switchgear & Controls Ltd. September 2006 - June2011

Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead the Design Team for several Projects totally enclosed outdoor weatherproof metal buildings to house electrical equipment for major clients as Hydro One, ATCO Power, US Army, ABB, ENMAX, TRANSALTA, OPG, Lavalin, Enbridge, etc.; normally this buildings have inside medium and lower voltage switchgear, HVAC equipment battery and chargers room, bus and cable duct.

Developed engineering drawings using SolidWorks, and AutoCAD including GD&T, packaging studies, fits, tool clearance and manufacturability

Redesigned AutoCAD 2D drawings in 3D models for medium voltage metal-clad and metal-enclosed arc-resistant switchgear for indoor and outdoor application (5kv to 38kv, types A, B, C and C+), designed as self supporting structure (cells) divided into separate compartments as circuit breaker compartment, PT or fuse compartment, main bus compartment, etc.

Designed circuit breaker compartment for standard breaker Cutler & Hammer and GE model 15kv & 25kv nominal voltage class at different current rated

Generated drawings for equipment layout, base plan and foundation; architectural drawing to include plan elevation, cross-sections, floor opening, Bus duct elevation, details, etc. of the building, assembly drawing and BOM’s, installation instructions, maintained open issues lists, and typical engineering documents

Update “Standard Part Library” data base and verify and validate other designers work

Prepared engineering documents, and coordinated with customers and suppliers

Worked in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with multiple departments such as Planning, Production, QA, Programming, RD&D, Electrical, Sales and Marketing to meet and exceed customer expectations

Amra PlasticMoulders Inc July2006– September 2006

www.amraplastic.ca

Mechanical Design Engineering

Amra is a custom injection mould builder for Magna, Omron and other auttomotive customers

Used Catia software, the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench to read, translate for production and repair 3D models from customers in order to create a better molding for small and complex parts ( knobs)

Operating in healing geometries by joing surfaces, sewing a surface ading thiknes or create a solid body from a closed surface.

Gain knowledge about automotive standards and practices - ISO9001:2008 certified

Assisted the Quality Manager in implementing the Quality Management System

Computer Academy for Advanced Technology June 2004 – June2006

Laboratory Assistant - Design Engineering

I was promoted to Laboratory Assistant position after my graduation of CATIA and Pro/E courses, due to my people friendly nature, attention to detail and previous experience. My duties and responsibilities included:

Assisted teachers and students in correcting design issues

Designed, analyzed and modified components in more than 120 real-world mechanical engineering projects

Answered customer questions in person or over the phone regarding design-engineering software such as: CATIAV5, Solid Works and AutoCAD,

Participated in a variety of projects using Sheet Metal, Mold Design, COSMO Xpress and Moldflow Xpress, Photo Works, SW toolbars

Assisted students in using different types of software for the same project

Successfully developed new Design Projects and CO-Ops for students and prepared laboratory course material for CAD classes

Dr Robot Inc. November 2002 – June 2004

Design Engineer

Produced working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials (BOM) for sub- assemblies or body parts, using Solid Works and AutoCAD

Reviewed drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques and finishes

Calculated and analyzed the Kinetic and Dynamic characteristics of the robot structure with 3D software, such as rotate angle and length of each joints, position of gravity center and inertial properties

Designed over 600 parts for different gear types using 3D Solid Works software

Assisted in assembling and testing of 4 robot prototypes, each one modified as an optimized design of the previous one

Designed and optimized gearboxes to meet technical requirements and fit the outside shape. To save time and money, for easy repair and exchange, I designed (for the last prototype), a single gearbox module to fit in every joint of the upper body

AVIOANE SA ROMANIA Sept 1999 – August 2002

Mechanical Design Engineer

Participated in conception, execution and testing prototype for military equipment

Executed board drawings and hand sketches to CAD drawings for the fabrication of IAR-99 HAWK aircraft landing gear, made in Romania

Participated in conception and execution of prototype components for aircraft modules using AutoCAD software

SC MEDIA SUD EUROPA SA July 1995 – August 1999

Business Development Manager

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Licentiate Diploma (1987-1992)

University of Craiova, Romania / University of Toronto (equivalency)

Engineering Software Certificates in CATIA V5, Pro/Engineer Wildfire, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Project Management (2004-2005)

Computer Academy for Advanced Technology, Toronto

Microsoft Computer Science Certificate (2000)

Center of Preparation in Informatics (Craiova, Romania)

Certificate in Business Management and Marketing (2001-2002)

The Postgraduate School of Management, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK

Languages: English, French, Romanian

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