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Mechanical Design Engineer / Modeler

CATIA / ENOVIA / NX / TEAM CENTER

GENERAL SKILLS

Highly efficient, motivated and talented mechanical design engineer with over 10 years experience in the aerospace and automotive industry. Have extensive experience in aircraft interiors, payload, structures, and systems design as well as on investigation of fastener interfaces & overlapping with existing locations. Have excellent ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and excellent knowledge and experience in the field of development and design presentation reviews, design, FEM analysis, improvements, and weight reduction studies.

Excellent Knowledge of Siemens / Rolls-Royce Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines Excellent Knowledge of Boeing Aircraft, 747-8 Freighter & Intercontinental, 767 FedEx & 777-300 Excellent Knowledge of Bombardier Aircraft, Global 5000 and GE Top Pylon Leap Frame Project Strong Knowledge of EGT LED Continuous Lighting and Thorburn Piping and Ducting Systems Outstanding Knowledge of General Machining, Drilling, Punching, Milling, Lathe Work, Tool & Die. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

An experienced senior team leader as technical advisor with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects, lead technical interchange team meetings. Experience in use of Microsoft Office suite and associated tools in development of spreadsheets, documents and presentations.

Excellent design and installation knowledge of Systems and Interfaces Specifications. Outstanding Consultation Experience, Developing, Tracking, and Reporting Metrics, Checkers and working groups to resolve IVT issues.

Lead selected investigations and test engineering studies. Develop project schedules and effective engineering partnerships between teams

R&D in Optics, Improving Safety, Visibility and Style COMPUTER SKILLS

CAD Software Packages: AUTOCAD, CATIA V4, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, NX, PLM, SOLIDWORKS & ZERO ERROR

FEM Software Packages: ANSYS, COSMOS, NASTRAN, PATRAN & PC LAMINATES MICROSOFT OFFICE Packages: ACCESS, EXCEL, POWER POINT & WORD Operating Systems: ALTAVISTA, WINDOWS 2000/XP, WINDOWS7 & UNIX Product Management Software Packages: ENOVIA (PLM), PDM, SMART TEAM & TEAM CENTER Program Languages: C++ & MATLAB

Vision Software Packages: FLY THRU & IVT (Integrating Vision Toolkit) 1050 Rue DRUMMOND

MONTREAL, QC

H3B-0G3, CANADA

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WORK EXPERIENCE

SIEMENS Canada / EASi, 9545 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Dorval, QC, H9P 1A5, Canada October 2015 / Jun 2020, Contract

Product Definition Design Engineer, Modeler

Siemens Program: Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines from former Rolls-Royce Energy, Power & Gas Division. Strong knowledge of engine design processes and engine components. Excellent 3D modelling skills with Siemens NX CAD system, experience with complex surfaces. Excellent knowledge of drawing creation (ISO/ASME) and interpretation of specifically geometric tolerances (GD&T). Delivers engineering drawings such as P&ID (Process and Instrumentation Diagram), General Arrangement Drawings, Assembly Drawings - Multiple Sheets, Redline Markup, Work Instructions or Work Packs, API data, Log and Communication Sheets. PDM (Product Data Management) & PLM (Product Lifecycle Management-Teamcenter) knowledge. Develop product requirements with Rolls-Royce and Siemens specifications of drawings per ANSI Y14.5 or ISO 1101 in conjunction with internal and external customers. Knowledge of practical application of Industry codes, certification requirements and standards for different regions and countries (API, PED, CSA, ASME, ATEX, NACE, ISO 21789). Oversee design reviews, creation of CAD models and drawings, ICD for Ind. Trent Marinization. Product Definition, designing parts in a high pressure, temperature and vibration environment, IRB211-Spider (HP/IP bearing Support Structure) and Ind. Trent IPT Shaft and Shaft Material change. Front and Rear Shaft, Rotor. HP/IP Bearing Housing Jacking Holes. HP/IP IP7 Tubes. Perform and coordinate mechanical design calculations and functional analysis on advanced gas turbine, LP & IP Compressor Casings, Inlet & Outlet Casings, and Combustor Casing. Supporting Industrial Trent Cost Reduced Casings,

Supporting Industrial SGT-A45, A65 &IVON Production & Development program, including system integration, engine system development, and instrumentation attachment requirements and coordination.

Create and guide the creation of Technical Documents, including Engineering Drawings (following ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.34 standards), and Design Review Material. Supports interactions with internal and external customers to establish and meet criteria. Works with other engineering disciplines and the production team to manufacture equipment. 1050 Rue DRUMMOND

MONTREAL, QC

H3B-0G3, CANADA

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NTS Consulting, 2583 Chomedey Boul., Laval, QC, H7T 2R2, Canada February 2014 / May 2014, Contract

Consultant Quality Lead Design Engineer

GE Project: Top Pylon Leap Assay Frame RSS and Mid Spar Utilizing CATIA V5 software to check design, components, drawing generation, specifications and fined reliable solutions when problems occur.

Develop project schedules, documentation and present training on quality management processes, tools and methods.

Develop briefings on task plans, status and results, and provide briefings to team and company management.

Ensuring compliance with the relevant codes and standards engineering, and effective partnerships between internal/external teams.

Excellent ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Initiate and support implementation and continuous improvement activities. Lead projects designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of product quality & reduce cost. Monitor engineering tasks to remain on schedule and within scope. Process change requests and review controlled documents prior to release. Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company. LEAN and 5S. BOEING / COMFORCE, 13208 NE 20th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98005, US October 2006 / November 2013, Contract

Structural & Payload Design Engineer

Boeing Programs: 747-8 Freighter & Intercontinental, 767 FedEx & 777-300, Everett, WA, USA Apply knowledge of engineering principles, customer requirements, vendor capabilities and requirements, company processes and design requirements, and applicable regulations (FAR’s, JAR’s, etc) in order to create component and system designs for use in the cabin and /or cargo compartments of commercial aircraft. Commercial Airplane Airframe. Met eligibility requirements for access to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Apply knowledge of computer-aided design/analysis tools CATIA V4, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, IVT, PDM, READERS and ZERO ERROR in order to develop, integrate, and evaluate design and perform trade studies.

1050 Rue DRUMMOND

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H3B-0G3, CANADA

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Apply knowledge of customer and certification requirements in order to ensure compliance. Support of Airline, SAM and ITCM meetings and production. Participate in the design and control of major interfaces between, Manufacturing, Stress & Systems Engineering and Structural Suppliers Groups.

Experience as primary & secondary structural as well as payload & systems design engineer. Boeing Conversions of Mechanical Systems. Understanding customer design specifications, respect requirements, schedules and ensure deliverables.

Creating and modifying 3D Models, 2D Drawings, ECNs (Engineering Change Notice), Control and Release Work Packages.

Expert for Aerospace Joggle and Flanged Hole Sheet Metal Brackets for primary and secondary structures.

Specifically worked on the designs of Intercostals, Fire Systems such as Fire Stops and Smoke Detectors, and Wing Fittings on 777-300 Program.

Linings and Walls on 747-8 Freighter & Intercontinental Program. Ball Panel Installations, Beam - Clip Attachments, Floor Fitting Installations, Floor Panel Installations, Pallet Locks, Ribs, Rings and Shims on 767 FedEx.

Conveyer Systems Installations, Equipment Installation, Retractable Guide Rollers, Roller Trays, Side Guide Installations, Side Guide Support Installations on 767 FedEx. Generates requirements and supports test for Flammability on 747-8 Intercontinental Program. PDU Installations (Power Drive Unit Installations) on 747-8 Freighter and 767 FedEx Program, previously done by Goodrich.

PDU Drain and Tank Installations - Tubing (Power Drive Unit Drain and Tank Installation - Tubing) on 747-8 Freighter and 767 FedEx Program, previously done by Goodrich. PDU Pans, Filters and Moisture Shroud Installation on 747-8 Freighter. PCIP (Product Cost Improvement Project) - Investigate, develops and presents design reviews, FEM analysis, design, improvements, and weight as well as cost and time reduction studies on PDU Ring Sizing, Electrical Bracket and connectors, 747-8 Freighter. Water Waste - Tubing and Air Ducting Systems on 747-8 Freighter Program. Worked on Investigation of Fastener Interfaces & Overlapping with Existing Locations. Fasteners Interference with the Frame, Horizontal Splice(s), Floor Beam Collars. Interference with Fasteners Installed on the Web of the Floor Beam. Shear Web Intercostal Interference. Edge Margin & Clearance to the Edge of Shear Web Stiffeners on 777-300 program. C&D AEROSPACE / ZODIAC, 68, Boul., Brunswick, Montréal, QC, Canada October 2004 / October 2006, Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bombardier Program: Global 5000

Utilizing CATIA V5 and Smart Team software to design business jet interiors. 1050 Rue DRUMMOND

MONTREAL, QC

H3B-0G3, CANADA

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Duties included understanding customer design specifications, respect requirements, schedules and ensure deliverables creating 3D solid modeling design and tubing for various monuments, creating associated 2D engineering drawings for those monuments. Able to work under pressure on own initiative, and as part of a team, driving by results. Conversions on 3D solid models from CATIA V4 to CATIA V5. Expert with aerospace sheet metal brackets manufacturing and machining. Produce ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) as required, providing technical support to customers, and stress as well as production department during manufacturing. Specifically worked on the designs of aircraft interior products such as AFT & FWD Lavatories, Bulkheads, Dado & Composite Honeycomb Panels, Drainage Systems - Tubing, Floor Attachments and Latches for locking and mounting, Galley, Jigs for Curved Composite Honeycomb Panels

(Tooling), Partitions, Shell Components and Walls used in commercial and private aircrafts. EXCITING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, St-Laurent, Montréal, QC, Canada October 2002 / October 2004, Permanent

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer / Optical

EGT Program: LED Continuous Lighting

Incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIA, COSMOSWORKS and SOLIDWORKS software with an emphasis on 3D Modeling, FEM Analysis, Drafting and Engineering Change Notice for LED optical lighting products. Automotive LED lighting, Jigs and fixtures. Demonstrated abilities to take a complete responsibility for design. Guide Teams on project process, deliverables, developing, tracking, and reporting metrics; lead technical interchange meetings and/or working groups to resolve IVT issues. Lead selected engineering studies and coach less experienced engineers. Optimizing optical design, acrylic surfaces on lens and mounting of commercial and industrial lighting.

Performed LED feasibility studies of Lamps, Reflectors, Signals, Corridor and Rail Lighting Research and Development in Optics, Improving Safety, Visibility and Style. Synchronized to Operate with Brake Lights (high intensity red color), Running Lights (low intensity red color), Turn Signals (amber color), and Hazards. Testing of Brake Light, Bridge, Highway and Tunnel Continuous Lighting. Support internal/external supplier, China.

THORBURN EQUIPMENT Inc., Point Clare, Montréal, QC, Canada January 1996 / January 1998, Permanent

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Designer / General Machinist

Thorburn Program: Piping and Ducting Systems

Metallic and Non-Metallic Bellows Expansion Joints, Connectors for Piping and Ducting Systems, and Flexi-Duct Series Expansion Joints and Systems. Petro-Chemical Loading / Unloading and Bulk Transfer Hose Assemblies and Custom Teflon Lined Conductive and Non-Conductive Hose Assembly.

Experience with Composite Materials (Fluropolymer Pipe Coated Fiberglass Fabric with Teflon Film Laminated to One Side).

Expert with manufacturing and machining sheet metal brackets, liners, flange joints and Ducting Systems.

Production-oriented with good leading skill to maintain high quality standard. LEAN experience. Experience as General Machinist (machined parts), jig and fixtures design, clamping device, sliding Jigs, drilling, punching, milling, lathe work and tool & die. EDUCATION

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montréal, QC, Canada

January 2003 / 2004

Master in Aerospace, Option: Materials and Structures, Independent Courses Taken:

Design using Composite Materials (Trailer Project, PC Laminates, CATIA & NASTRAN) Manufacturing of Composite Materials

Materials for Aerospace

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials Random Vibrations

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montréal, QC, Canada

November 2002

B. Engineering, Majoring in Mechanical Engineering Option: Design and Manufacturing

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

2003 / 2004 Composite Materials Design, PC Laminates, Concordia University, Montreal 1992 / 1996 Completed Required Professional Practicum, Heating and Ventilation, RTV Zagreb 1981 / 1984 Completed Certificate in 3 year Program in Lathe Operation, Strojni Breza 1050 Rue DRUMMOND

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