Daryoush (Danny) Attarian, PMP, P.Eng.
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Tel: 502-***-**** ■ ********.*@***.***
Profile:
I am a professional engineer with a wide range of technical skills, with more than 20 years of experience practicing the fundamentals of engineering in the fields of Mechanics, Manufacturing, Quality, Instrumentation, Inspection, Safety & Health, and Project Management. My strengths are the application of my extensive Quality, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Project Management skills to support product development and cost reduction. Experience and achievements:
Project Engineer, August 2016 – Present
Versatile Construction Inc., Louisville, KY
Prepares the engineering documents, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) scheduling for time management and documentation.
Assists in cost, quality and risk management and providing general support for the project.
Works with subcontractors and oversees the construction site including foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC system, drywall, interior and exterior finishing.
Work to improve the planning, executing, monitor and controlling for each phase of the project. Sustaining & Complaint Remediation Engineer, May 2014 – July 2016 Hill-Rom Corporate Offices & Ritter Plant, Batesville, Indiana Manufacturer of Medical/Orthopedic Devices
Responsibilities:
Timely identification of customer compliance/regulatory issues identified through investigations
Evaluate/investigate returned medical devices to determine failure modes
Application of investigative tools including, Fishbone Diagram, Design of Experiments, 5 Why’s, Is/Is Not, and Root Cause Analysis
Assess safety/risk levels for failure modes as dictated by risk documents
Technical writing of investigation report after root cause determination
Assure closure of document following good documentation practices
Work with system engineering team to recommend documentation updates (FMEA, RA&C, etc.) to close identified gaps and ensure FDA compliance
Link and update new investigations to related MFC codes in Complaint Evaluation Tool (CET) database
Collaborate on corrective and/or preventative actions (CAPA) with the Complaint Process Review Board (CPRB)
Interact with Post Market Surveillance and QA/RA departments for closure of investigations and CAPA/SCAR assessments
Product Designer & Project Engineer, July 2008 – December 2013 Thaler Metal Industries Ltd. Mississauga, Ontario, Manufacturer of Fall Arrest systems & Window Washing Equipment
Responsible for all engineering and public safety, holder of the Certificate of Authorization within the Thaler Metal industries
Daryoush (Danny) Attarian, PMP, P.Eng.
2055 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40204
Tel: 502-***-**** ■ ********.*@***.***
• Reviewed engineering designs and details of product components for manufacturability (DFM) and cost reduction
• Led quality & EHS projects including corrective & preventive Actions (CAPA) and computer- based tracking system
• Ensured all products and layouts complied with industrial and local safety codes and standards
• Prepared change requests and made recommendations based on safety and sound engineering principles, practices, and judgment for hundreds of projects with more than 3000 stamped layout designs, shop drawings, and in-house test and site inspection reports across Canada and the United States
• Promoted a culture of safety in facilities leading to increased compliance of plant employees with safety rules and procedures
Responsible for project planning and revising estimates when project scope changed and new information became available
Provided engineering input to preliminary and definitive project estimates
Developed conceptual estimates and performed cost analyses
Applied design for manufacturability to new and custom-designed products using 3D modeling, virtual simulation, and engineering prototypes for validation
Responsible for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) projects, enhancing existing products and devising new products
Supported procurement of new machinery and materials, improved fabrication process and Q.A program saving approximately $250,000 per year as a result of using aluminum rectangle tube instead of aluminum T-150 tube for unit supports (MERS series) for example Mechanical Design Engineer, 2007 – 2008
Sinclair Technologies (A division of Norsat International Inc.), Aurora, ON Manufacturer of Tower and Mobile Antennas / RF Filters
Responsible for all mechanical aspects of projects and structural designand troubleshooting
Worked with suppliers and customers
Provided engineering analysis for consumer needs including calculations, data analyses, and conceptual design (CAD software)
Identified materials and processes for a pilot project resulting in savings of $2,000,000
Provided detailed designs, prototypes, and documentation
Supported local and offshore supply chain operations
Provided Q.A. technical support for part approval process involving design and validation of several fixtures to check offshore incoming parts in safe, fast, and easy procedure; company saved $500,000 annually
Contributed to R&D projects and applied public safety and industrial codes and standards. (CSA/UL) Quality Control Engineer / Manager, 2004 – 2007
JROBERTS Manufacturing Inc., Toronto, ON
(An ISO 9001/2000 Registered Company)
Planned, directed, and managed designated Quality projects and production processes
Analyzed results of operations to optimize use of machinery and resources; improved production/quality processes resulting in $400,000 yearly savings
Implemented the Statistical Process Control (SPC) and documentation system for internal audit and measured Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Monitored and organized activities, calibrated inspection and test devices, and conducted internal audits Daryoush (Danny) Attarian, PMP, P.Eng.
2055 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40204
Tel: 502-***-**** ■ ********.*@***.***
Checked drawings and products, APQP including FMEA, PPAP; initiated and coordinated non- conforming reports, root cause analysis, corrective & preventive Actions (CAPA) and problem solving, resulting in total scrap reduction and material saving
Develop and improve documents in accordance with TS 16949 standards for auto parts
Visited prospective suppliers’ sites for the evaluation process
Conducted training presentations in a broad range of safety related topics
Maintained good relationships with customers and approved suppliers as part of the continuous improvement plan with respect to public safety and industrials codes and standards Plant Engineer, 2002 – 2004
Nik System Company. Toronto, ON
Manufacturer of small aircraft engine parts
Responsible for manufacturing requirements and plant safety regulations
Designed new products and evaluated for manufacturability (DFM), virtual and physical prototype validation, product improvement, and preventative maintenance work schedule
Technical support for CAPA / Q.C and addressing customers concerns
Applied and led Lean Manufacturing for equipment and product improvement; as an example, used automatically rotating welding table instead of manual welding, reducing cost and deficient parts in PPM
Reduced machinery cycle time & material waste, and provided technical support for pilot projects resulting in savings of $150,000 per year
Defined problems and designed new tools and fixtures (CAD & CAM); applied GD&T and required manufacturing standards and safety codes
Injection Molding Technician, 1999 – 2000
ABC Group, Interior System (an Automotive Tier-1 Supplier), Toronto, ON Manufacturer of Injection molding & Blow Molding Parts for GMC
Responsible for setting-up, running and debugging six injection molding machines, hot runners, robots, conveyor belts, PPE, and facilities safety
Reviewed drawings, checked parts, changed molds, and collaborated with QA regarding customers’ concerns and required corrective action plans
Mechanical Engineer, 1993 – 1998
Petrochemical Industries Develop Management Company. Tehran, Iran Project Management Department of National Petrochemical Company (NPC)
Working in the team for designing pipeline, P&IDs, plumbing, and fire protection systems for industrial, residential and public service construction projects
Provided engineering technical support for purchasing rotary equipment, pressure vessels, industrial valves, piping, and pumping
Submitted required change orders and checked activities of contractors; reviewed As-Built drawings submitted by contractors
Supervised activities of technicians, draftspersons, and technologists. Daryoush (Danny) Attarian, PMP, P.Eng.
2055 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40204
Tel: 502-***-**** ■ ********.*@***.***
Technology:
Quality Engineering:
- Auditing to ISO 9001and ISO/TS 16949 quality standards
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)
- NCR process (includes root cause analysis and corrective action)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
- Measure and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Mechanical & Manufacturing:
- Product development and cost reduction
- Mechanical engineering design and performance analysis, including concept and detail design, material selection, modeling, analysis, virtual prototyping, and optimizing the design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Lean manufacturing process for plant equipment, preventive maintenance program, optimizing machinery cycle time, minimizing scrap and improving quality
- Familiar with API, ASME, ANSI, ISO standards and CSA/UL certification
- Knowledge of CSA, OSHA, ANSI and FDA codes and standards
- Deep knowledge of different engineering material properties
- Knowledge of thermodynamic and fluid mechanics (hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
- Knowledge of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming /CAM
- Contributor to R&D projects (planning, feasibility studies, design, and cost)
- Technical support to production, supply chain management, and customer use
- Fixture design, preparation of test plans, plant equipment upgrade
- Mechanical equipment selection
Project Management:
- Project planning and execution:
• Time management
• Quality management (including audit and change control management)
• Risk management and data gathering (risk register)
- Teamwork and leadership experiences
CAD&CAM, Computer knowledge:
- Engineering Software: AutoCAD, Mastercam, SolidWorks & FEA Software and XVL
- More Software: Agile, ETQ, JDE, FileHold,TacTic, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point
- Operating Systems: Windows XP/ 7/ 8/ 10, Mac OS XTiger/ Leopard/ Mavericks
- Project Management: Primavera, MS Project
Education & Professional Development
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, 1993 Ferdowsi University, Iran (Evaluated by the University of Toronto and granted equivalency in level to a four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering) Daryoush (Danny) Attarian, PMP, P.Eng.
2055 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40204
Tel: 502-***-**** ■ ********.*@***.***
• Computer Programmer Diploma, 2000-2002
Post-Graduate intensive program, Centennial College, Toronto, ON
• ISO 9000 Internal Audit Certificate, 2004
Access Management Inc., Toronto, Ontario
• Ontario Professional Engineer's License and Seal, 2006
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, 2009
• Quality & Technical training for Medical Equipment, 2014 & 2015 Hill-Rom Corporate Offices & Ritter Building, Batesville, Indiana Professional Affiliations:
Member, Professional Engineers ON (PEO / Canada), since 2006 Member, Project Management Institute (PMI / USA), since 2008