SORIN ALBU B.SC
MECHANICAL CAD DESIGNER DRAFTER
Cell 780-***-****; Email: ***********@*****.***; Canada
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE & EXPERTISE QUALIFICATIONS & ENGINEERING
Over 350 projects released to production (18 years) as international cross-functional design/drafting mechanical engineer using Solid Works 2009-2021, (9,500hours), Pro/Engineer WF-2/3, (7,500hours), for Heavy Industrial Equipment Caterpillar, Custom Tanks, Custom Truck Bodies and Truck Mounted Equipment, Custom Buckets, Railway Cantilever Arm Structure and Bungalows Bodies, Standard and Custom Pipe Supports, Standard and Custom Gaskets.
Great technical communication skills to bring complicated concepts in an understandable manner,
efficient in solving and providing solutions, creative, resourceful, and innovative, work independently and in a team, and demonstrate a keenness and willingness to take on new professional challenges.
Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, maximize resources to achieve client’s satisfaction and increased productivity, meet deadlines.
Provide quality of design/drafting, developing system-based product schematics based on component lists, beginning with a 2D sketch, 3D model part, assembly, surface modeling and finalized with drawing details, applying views, section, detail, auxiliary view and GD&T to design and redesign using Bottom Up or Top Down Design method, also developing configurations, design tables.
Develop control systems to meet client group expectations and product specifications by using
PDM Enterprise and Electronic Check List tool and Drawing Visual Check.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND 3D SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Computer Skills: Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat.
CAD Systems: Solid Works 2009-2021, Pro/Engineer WF2/WF3
Standards: ASME, ASME Y14.100, Caterpillar Standards, Engineering systems: ISO 9001, GD&T
Administering Enterprise PDM Solid Works 2014 by Javelin Course
CSWP Certified Solid Works Professional Core 2010
CSWA Certified Solid Works Associate 2010
CSWPA-SM Certified Solid Works Professional Advanced Sheet Metal Specialist 2010
CSWPA-WD Certified Solid Works Professional Advanced Weldments 2016
3D Surface Modeling Solid Works, FEA Solid Works Static Simulation Basic Knowledge
Pro/Engineer WF-1,2,3 Professional Course, Cambric, Brasov, EU
AutoCAD 2009, Autodesk Certificate NAIT, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND (CREDENTIALS)
Transylvania University, Brasov, Romania, EU
Bachelor of Science (B,Sc.), Mechanical Engineering (Graduated: 1997)
In 2008, all university`s credentials have been assessed by the IQAS, Edmonton AB, Canada as well by the Evaluation of Academic Credentials, Queens College University of New York, USA.
PROFESSIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCE
Flexitallic Canada, Edmonton, AB March 2021 – April 2022
Mechanical CAD Designer
Flexitallic is the market leader in the manufacture and supply of static sealing solutions and
Pipe Supports, delivering high quality industrial gaskets on a global scale.
Support all phases of the manufacturing process focusing on safety, efficiency, quality, cost improvements, on-time delivery, Create three-dimensional 3D CAD models parts assemblies and fabrication drawings, & BOMs and Review shop drawings, prepared necessary Dxf’s files for laser Cutting Machine. Accurate interpretation of customer drawings for translation within Solid Works 2021, check drawings for quality, accuracy, functionality, and satisfactory completion, Designed/redesigned and modeled 3D various components, parts and assemblies In Bottom Top Design and change in Top Down Design and prepare DFMA concept and change designs, drawings using Solid Works 2021 and Developed Design Specifications for In Context Design method with Solid Works 2021. Types of Projects: Clamp Support on Shoe, Clamped Pipe Shoe, Clamped Pipe Shoe with Beam Structural Support, Directional Anchor, Dummy’s and JP Ports From Elbow, Clamp on Shoe, Pipe Support Standard or Custom, ST1 Steel Supports, Standard Pipe Support Welded Shoe, Welded Pipe Shoe, all Solid Works 3D Models for all Pipes types and Sizes, Sheet Metal Parts and Weldment Parts. Released projects for Clients as: Canadian Natural, Suncor, TransMountain, Stantec, Keywest, Husky, Equinox, Solaris, Flexitallic Canada.
Dal Welding Engineering, Edmonton, AB May 2019 – March 2021
Mechanical 3D CAD Drafter (Casual/ On-call-volunteered)
Dal Welding Engineering is provider of Consulting Welding Services.
Prepared and modeled 3D various weld structural parts components/ assemblies and drawings, and As-Built drawings using Solid Works 2016, or Draft Sight, such as angles, anchor rod, anchor bolt, beams, columns, plates, braces, posts, frames, gratings, ladders, platforms; Managed a CAD digital file database for each project, manage update Library Parts. Released drawings for next Client/Project: Willow Spring Construction – Girt Support/Layout, RTU Frame/Layout,
Synergy Projects – Micro Cultivation, Casman Building Solution – Islamic Center, Railing Plan, Roof Framing Plan, CIDEX – Hat & Five Corners.
SIFI Engineering and Fabrication Ltd, Calgary, AB, Canada July 2018 - March 2019
Mechanical CAD Designer
Service Engineering and Design Fabrication Company manufactures a wide range of
equipment, various structural steel applications welding services.
Designed/redesigned and modeled 3D various components, parts and assemblies and prepare
DFMA concept designs, As-Built drawings using Solid Works 2016, Maintain and develop
Standard Parts Library. Released projects for Carseland Plant Orica Guard Protection System for
Conveyors CR302/306/307/401/402/406 Guard Protection System, Hand Rail 303/306, Guard Rail
Panel 304/307/402, Rail Guards 40, 80, 90, 112, 120, 245, Panel Access Guard, Idler Baskets 24/36/48,
3D Sampling Stand Stair with Platform, using Alberta Conveyor Safety Guidelines.
Enmax, Sheppard Plant, Glycol Crossover Spools Piping, Conform ASME B31.1 and B31.3,
Vault Armtec Lifting Bolts, MV Lighting Arrester Support.
Natpro, 5.8 Ton Crane Truck Beam, Warwick 36’ and 55’ 3 Ton Crane Truck Beam.
Chemtron, Column Repair Assembly, Slugger Guarding Assembly.
Modern Manufacturing Ltd Winnipeg, MB, Canada April - July 2018
Mechanical CAD Designer
Modern Manufacturing Ltd is a leading manufacturer of railway signal and control
structures in North America.
Manifest industry knowledge with Solid Works 2018, modeled 3D parts components/assemblies create DFMA drawings of various different projects for US Rail or CN Rail, using combine design Top Down and Bottom Up method, Designed new 3D Cantilever Arm series 8336/8424/8446/8454/8455 created 3D models parts assemblies/drawings for Sandag Bungalows 6’X8’ SS, LF, RH Door Assembly, Roof Assembly, Wall Assembly, Floor Assembly, Equipment Rock 84X24; 2 Track Cantilever Arm and Tower, 3&4 Track Cantilever Arm Bridge and Tower, Van Lyn Tower 4 Track Cantilever Arm&Bridge, using 6061Alum, including welding symbols and Specifications.
The Bucket Shop Timmins, ON, Canada January - April 2018
Mechanical CAD Designer
TBS is leading provider of bucket applications for all manufacturers of Excavators and Scoop
Trams, and Custom Equipment for mining industry.
Supported new designs and production on existing products prepared projects designs and revises current layouts, 3D mechanical parts/assembly/drawings and schematics using Solid Works 2018, and performed reverse engineering projects, assist staff in new product development working with 3D concepts, sketches, and markups and develop tools and processes to use Solid Works more efficiently.
Created design changed/modified/repaired the 3D modeling of the next projects/Clients: Atlas Copco ST 7.5, ST710 Boom Scoop Design, PC300 Quick Connect Plates, Komatsu K125050 Lip Assembly, Northec Lip Assembly, Abreco Plates Assembly, Glencore Bar Liners, Sole Plates Assembly,
North Rock Tail Gate Arm, Detour CAT Auger Quick Connect, Dumas Concrete Ring Part,
RDH Mining Equipment Muck Master 300, Gold Corp Transversal Support, Chutes and Nozzle Holders, Kenworth Sheet Metals Custom, Debeers Strong Back Elbows, Dome Gold Corp Cabinet Protection and Hangers, Mast Toromont GNSS Receiver, Miller Paving Mount Bracket ASM,
CAT Front End TBS1000 R2900.
Dal Welding Engineering, Edmonton, AB January 2016 – December 2017
Mechanical 3D CAD Drafter (Casual/ On-call-volunteered)
Dal Welding Engineering is provider of Consulting Welding Services.
Prepared and modeled 3D various weld structural parts components/ assemblies and drawings, and As-Built drawings using Solid Works 2016, or Draft Sight, such as angles, anchor rod, anchor bolt, beams, columns, plates, braces, posts, frames, gratings, ladders, platforms; Managed a CAD digital file database for each project, manage update Library Parts.
Released drawings for next Client/Project: FW Builders – Berger King, WEM – Loading Dock Railing, Impact Contracting – Theater Platform, CW Carry Ltd – Platform Frame.
CW Manufacturing Acheson, AB, Canada October 2014 - 2015
Mechanical CAD Senior Drafter Design
CW Manufacturing is Leading provider of custom fabricated equipment to the oilfield industry.
Demonstrated proficiency while working with Solid Works 2014/2015 using ASME standards, CW Manufacturing Specifications, and Custom Specification in any of the project design and manufacturing of truck mounted equipment, line of diesel fired heating equipment, custom body tanks.
Designs include products such as: petrol and diesel tanks, water tanks, tanks of different custom shapes, body structures, weldment frames, subassemblies including ladders, sheet metal parts and panels, cabinets, reverse engineer parts/assemblies when required and hydraulic assembly projects using Solid Works Route module, (using special materials such as: mild steel, steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.)
Created design changed/modified/repaired the modeling parts, assembly, drawings of the next projects: Oval tank TC 406, Skid Assembly, Control Cab Slide Ladder Assembly of Chemical Trailer Unit, BOP Trailer Unit, Custom Tank Design Ultrasonic, Diesel Tank and Routing Pumps, Asphalt Level Float and Super E Heater of Paving Asphalt Installation, Nitrogen Truck Equipment Top Assembly, Model Arrangement and Fracturing Pumper Equipment, Top Assembly Model Layout Trailer, Mount Brackets Support for Oil Equipment on Trailer, 3D Top assembly of the Single Cementing Equipment Unit.
Organized/maintained a CAD digital file database for each project, oversee the updating of Library Parts, manage the projects in the PDM Enterprise and provide training/assistance to team members as required in Solid Works 2014-2015.
Precision Design & Manufacturing Westlock, AB, Canada April - October 2014
Mechanical CAD Design Engineer
Precision Design is a Manufacturer Truck Accessories Custom Bodies & Water Systems.
Applied skills working with Solid Works 2013 using ASME standards and PD&M Specifications in any of the project design and manufacturing of automotive, custom truck bodies and water distiller.
Designed/redesigned and modeled various components, parts and assemblies and prepare drawings for body cabinets, weldment frame, outrigger, custom sheet metal parts and panels, grilles, bumper grill bars, bumper screen, front, screen, combo kit, nerf boards, quad caddy, quad rack, ladders, mud flaps.
Managed a CAD digital file database for each project, manage update Library Parts, and Lead a 3D design project created and modeled 3D parts, assemblies, drawings for all truck such as Custom Body DODGE 3500 RAM Crew Long Box, Diesel Truck 2012 Model, Chevrolet ’51 Panels Truck, Brackets Lights GM 3500HD, Walking Beam Tube Trailer, Red Rock Bumper, HUB-WBTT, Canam ATV Panels Project, Brackets Front Lights MAV, Canam Cooler Support Assembly; Dodge 1500 Crew Cab 6.5 Box Nerfboard 3 Inches, Brackets GM 2014 CC LB Dually, Chevrolet GM2015 CC LB Dually Brackets, Chevrolet GM Tahoe /Yukon.
General Body & Equipment Ltd. Edmonton, AB, Canada April 2011 - November 2013
Mechanical CAD Design Drafter
General Body Equipment is Industrial Custom Truck Body Builder.
Exemplified abilities with Solid Works 2010/2013 using ASME standards and GBE Specifications in
any of the project design and manufacturing of Custom Truck Bodies & Equipment, Custom Body,
Canopy Body, Deck Frame, Slip-In Insert, Slip-In Canopy, Rear Bumper Structure, Weldment Frame
Structure, Rear Skirt, Prepared Sheet metal drawings from models for CNC plasma cutting.
Designed, redesigned, and modeled various components, parts/assemblies, prepare drawings for assemblies including body, cabinets, body structure, weldment frame, floor layout, outrigger, sliding roof, subassemblies including cabinet doors, shelves, drawers, deflector, deck plate, ladders, sheet metal parts and panels, brackets, inner fender, hood vent, rear plate, side gate, crane support leg, control crane box, spare tire carrier; reverse engineer parts/assemblies.
Prepared production Modeled the Top Assembly for new prototype Structure Frame Custom Body Truck including the Reinforce Box Crane Structure DS/PS for all types/version of truck for Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, GM, (long, short, double), Modified the design for Outrigger Assembly created new design for 5/6 series Cobra Crane, Modular Railing Safety Equipment project, Chemical Labor Trailer and Tractor Rig-Ups Unit, Crane Deck Unit and Oil Cooler Support’ Schlumberger, CN Rail Custom Body Truck Service. Implemented 3D modeling technique using Bottom Up or Top Down Design method, also developing configurations, design tables, supported/sustained a CAD digital file database for each project, update Library Parts, and manage the projects in the PDM Workgroup Vault.