Bachelor Degree in Machine Engineering Design and Manufacturing Technology with More than 10 years of progressive Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering System Design experience with expertise in New Product Design, Analysis & Development of Products, System Engineering Process, Concept Design and Proposals, Extensive knowledge of Design and Prototyping IP65 and up Products, R&D Testing, Analysis and Reporting, System Equipment Design, Program and Project Management, Engineering Activity from Initial Design to Implementation into Production, Trouble-Shooting of Mechanical Problems and Implementing Effective Solutions, Machine Shop Practices, Ability to Lead a Team within Multiple Projects, Concept & Reverse Design, Custom Metal Fabrication, Strong 3D CAD – SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Production Drawings, FEA and GD & T (ASME Y14.5 - Y14.100), Instrumentation and Control, Interacting with Vendors and Suppliers, Practical Experience working in Manufacturing Environments, Certified in Civil Engineering Design and Technology

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced in the product development lifecycle: requirements analysis, engineering and vendor specification, planning, concept generation, conceptual design, computer modeling, prototyping, testing, verification, validation, design review, final design, design transfer to production and product launch

Experience to evolve the design concept through a systematic process of modeling, prototyping, testing and analysis refining the design to optimize the manufacturing of new parts with the respect of cost reduction, quality, productivity, top-lines growth and time reduction

Thorough knowledge of and experience with designing, planning, and executing research, design, and development projects, overseeing all mechanical aspects of the system including the design and transfer to manufacturing, and supervision of mechanical resources.

Strong initiative for identifying and addressing areas where support is required

Liaise with Business Managers, Project Leaders, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineers & Architects departments, physicians, researchers, vendors, contractors, fabricators, consultants and customers to ensure specifications are interpreted correctly and to achieve company goals and objectives

Extensive experience in CAD design, manufacture and development of diverse systems and products, in particular, specialized in: the creation of drawings and specifications for: heavy industrial systems, machinery design and components, moulds, complex gauges, jigs and fixtures, structural steel, sheet metal design, structural storage racking systems, enclosures, steel structural framing, walls and barriers.

Knowledge of Professional Engineering Act and Code of Practice, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Designed for Assembly (DFA), Designed to Cost (DTC) / Cost control and Stage Gate Process (SGP)

Good troubleshooting skills with the proven ability to make accurate root cause analysis

Experience in supervising, coaching / mentoring human resources (employees, multidisciplinary teams )

Proved hands-on experience including all aspects of product design capabilities: 3D Modeling, concept design, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping and model making, preliminary sizing, materials selection, weights evaluations, shop floor manufacture with strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience in mechanical manufacturing processes (metal casting, molding, forming, cutting, machining, conditioning, assembly techniques, welding, finishing)

Well versed in shop floor processes, procedures; detailed understanding of bills of material and tooling

Detailed understanding of Metrology / Measurement systems, Manufacturing technology and processes, Material engineering, Mathematics, Health and Safety policies and practices

Ensured that all work was performed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and established Safe Work Practices (SWP).

Ability to provide technical support in the form of product or system layout design, elevations, sections, details, isometrics, schematics, reviewing, modifications, redesign, presentation and approving designs and calculations, drawing standards

Knowledge and design experience using ANSI, CSA, ASME & ISO, drawing practices, GD&T specifications, ability to work with close tolerances/fits, dimensional stacks and surface finishes

Prepared project records and documents (including specifications, P.R., ECN, accurate BOM, schedules)

Ability to independently manage, organize and complete multiple work activities in order to meet or exceed deadlines, logical, practical, creative thinker and innovative, self-starter, results and detail- oriented with attention to quality, good team player and quick learner, decision making, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, provide leadership, strong business acumen, think and act like an owner

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conceptualization skills, effective communication skills, easily able to assess and solve problems, resourceful, detail customer service oriented, critical, ability to interface professionally with clients and to deal with ambiguity, strong self-motivated and profit oriented

Technical Skills

SolidWorks 2004-2015, SolidWorks FEA Simulation, AutoCAD (2D & 3D), Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office and Project Management, GD&T, Civil Engineering Design and Technology, SAP R3, CMM

Professional Experience

NUVIA / Pico Envirotec – Mechanical Engineer – Concord, ON 2014 – Present

Designed a range of advanced geophysical hardware systems for mining, oil/gas, environmental and nuclear/radiation monitoring, such as: Airborne Magnetic & Gamma Ray Spectrometry PGIS and AGRS, Digital Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectrometers, P-THEM-Time Domain Helicopter EM System, PDOSE-3, IRIS, Core Logging, portable and mobile spectrometry surveys and in a variety of environments. Responsible for taking design projects from start to finish in an effective and consistent manner, Most of these systems have to comply with the mechanical performance requirements of the ANSI N42.43/2010. General knowledge of detection and measurement of radioactivity and basic radiation protection principles. Specialized in Radiation Contamination Detection Equipment. SIRIS- Homeland Security project, Standoff Radiation Detectors, are devices that can locate a radiation source from a distance and determine whether it constitutes a threat.

AREVA / CANBERRA – Mechanical Systems Designer – Vaughn, ON 2012- 2014

Provided mechanical engineering technical support for nuclear measurement solutions used to maintain safety of personnel, assess the health of nuclear facilities. Managed product development lifecycle for multiple projects through all phases from concept through implementation for products such as:Cronos-1 project for EDF Group, embedded computer for Argos 3/5 and Gem-5, SIM-4. Upgrades for existing products such as Cronos-4, Cronos-11, Sirius 5, Argos 3/5 TPS/AB Gas Flow, Gem 5-Gamma Exit Monitor. Designed various jigs for microphonic test measurements, striking hammer impact, Drop Test, etc.

Dura Systems – Mechanical Systems Designer –Vaughan, ON 2010-2011

Provided mechanical engineering design for a new nuclear power plant industry in China with passive fire protection solutions such as: Switchgears, Blast Rated Enclosures and Barriers; Fire and Blast Walls; Fire stopping Solutions for companies such as: Westinghouse, Siemens

Econo-Rack Systems Group – CAD Designer / Project Manager – Oakville, ON 2007 -2009

Steel Storage Racking & Shelving Systems (En-Rack, Redirack, Konstant, Logix Conveyors)

Responsible for Initial Site Analysis, Initial Design and Quotation, Detailed Site Measurements, Final Design and Detailed CAD Drawings, System Fabrication. Supplied racking solutions to hundreds of companies across North America, including Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Magna, Toyota, Volvo, and Liftow

Lape Holdings Inc. – Maintenance Manager – Contract Job - Toronto, ON 2006 – 2007

Maintenance and repairs of civil, industrial, and residential building equipment

Managed all project activities from start up to final acceptance test, including fabrication and installation

Vehicle/Land Systems Development, and Building Design

Lutechnic Design– Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager – Bucharest, Romania 2000 -2005

Design, Installation, Operation, Monitoring, and Control of Equipment for measuring water heat consumption and Heat Cost Distribution. Actively participated in European Community programs for Monitoring and Control of Measuring Equipment Systems for water and heat consumption.

Promo Company SA – Manufacturing and Manufacturing Manager – Bucharest, Romania 1998-2000

Store Retail Fixtures and Complete Store Environments; Indoor and Outdoor Advertising Packages

Designed, drafted and participated in the manufacturing process with the in-house team for different rivet shelves, signs, displays, events, portable systems, for companies such as: Coca-Cola, Henkel, Petrom

Education

Polytechnic University of Bucharest – 5 years Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering,

Major: Machine Engineering Design and Manufacturing Technology

Equivalent in Canadian academic level to a Master’s Degree in engineering.

Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer by a provincial or territorial association

Member of the General Association of Engineers in Romania (AGIR) / AREC - European Engineer (EUR)

Trainings

Solidworks Enterprise PDM – Vaughan - 2014

Solidworks Simulation FEA Essentials – Toronto - 2014

SAP R3 – Material Data Management – Toronto - 2013

Supply Chain Awareness – 2012 - Humber College

AutoCAD 2013 and Autodesk Inventor 2013 – Professional Autodesk Training –Toronto

Autodesk Certificate of Completion – AutoCAD Release R2000-Level 1 and Level 2

Solidworks – Computer Academy for Advanced Technology Toronto

Bentley Microstation V8i 2D & 3D / STAAD Pro - Metro College of Technology Toronto

Civil Engineering Design and Technology - Metro College of Technology Toronto

Microsoft Project Management and Primavera P6 Rel 6.2 - Toronto

Languages: English, Italian, Romanian

References & Portfolio: Available upon request

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