Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
FARHAD LAJEWARDI, P.Eng.
* ****** ****., *******, **., M2N 4G9
***************@*****.**
OBJECTIVE
To work as a director of engineering or chief engineer in a dynamic environment in Mechanical Engineering, consulting, Design & Development and manufacturing process.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Licenced Professional Engineer, Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.E.O)
Member of International Code Council (ICC)
Member of subcommitee of ASME B18 and ASTM F16 for fasteners
Managing engineering team, budget, cost saving of multiple projects and testing activities
Finite Element Analysis, Structural Analysis, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics
Writing technical reports and procedures for design, quality control, testing & validation
Metal coating process, electroplating, painting and specifications for corrosion resistance
Reciprocating engine & component design, Dynamometer & Emission testing
Cryogenics gases, liquid oxygen, argon, nitrogen and hydrogen, vaporizers and storage tanks & process
Reverse Engineering components, manufacturing processes, forging, casting and powder metallurgy
Plastics & Rubber material selection (Injection & Compression molding)
QS9000, APQP, FMEA, DVP&R, DOE, PPAP, SPC, R&R Gages, Control plan
Inventor, US & Canadian patent owner for special design of fasteners
SolidWorks, CADKEY, Computer Programing Visual C++ & FORTRAN
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Technical Engineering Manager / Project Manager (2013-Present), The Hillman Group
Onsite Asia supplier interface for product evaluation, approval, direct interface with tooling, manufacturing, and quality personnel
Developed Fastener Engineering group and mechanical testing LAB according to ISO 17025
Staff leadership & mentoring, off-Shore supplier management, negotiation skill
Creation of design and development standards, durability and product performance specification
Implemented building code and residential code for fasteners in concrete application for ICC approval
Managed engineering team for design, development, validation and testing of fasteners and anchor bolts
Performed analytical calculations for mechanical strength of fasteners in wood and concrete application
Trained and instructed engineering team for design and validation of fasteners, bolts, nuts, anchor bolt
Initiated and supported technical reports to marketing team for new business
Engineering Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Multi-Project Coordination
Inventor, US & Canadian patent owner for special design of fasteners for specific application
Engineering Manager/ Consultant (2011-2013) Freelance
Design and development of components, product assemblies, test plan, writing technical reports and specifications for engineering, quality, and manufacturing
Design, development, and implementation of a mechanical relay for Nuclear Power Services, O.P.G
Development, testing, and certification of containers for carrying radio-isotopes for Nuclear Medicine
Training and teaching technical and engineering courses
Senior Project Engineer/ Avionic Engineer, Amphenol Aerospace (2010-2011)
Design, modification and development of electronic connectors for military and commercial aircrafts for British Aerospace, Boeing, Bombardier & AirBus.
Designed, developed and implemented manufacturing process sheet for assembly line for Filtered and Non-Filtered connectors.
Project Manager/ Senior Project Engineer, Magna Closures (2003-2009)
Supported design, quality, procurement, purchasing, customer requirements and sales group
Recommended technical and cost effective solutions to customer
Managed budget & activities of projects for maintenance of test instruments
Developed, managed and implemented the design of a latch for VW-Jetta Decklid system
Identified & resolved a Galvanic Corrosion in a hood latch environment.
Conducted comprehensive project review for specifications per customer requirements.
Initiated and conducted the technology transfer of Chrysley-Decklid system to Kunshan-China
Initiated and conducted the technology transfer of Nissan-Frontier Tailgate system to Kunshan-China.
Supported production parts for Honda pilot and Honda Accura for Heavy metal elimination.
Developed DFMEA and DVP&R for Nissan-Sentra, Nissan-Altima and Nissan-Maxima.
Carried out analytical as well as test activities for Design validation for components and assembly.
Developed engineering specifications for quality, manufacturing and design validation.
Performed statistical process CPK and PPK analysis of measured parts
Senior Project Engineer, Tregaskiss Ltd. (2002-2003)
Designed, Conducted and managed projects for GMAW (MIG) welding guns and accessories
for GM, Caterpillar, Magna, TOYOTA.
Designed and developed heavy duty safety clutch for automated robotic welding guns.
Designed and modified heavy duty spring to accomodate for welding environment.
Engineering Lab Supervisor / Project Engineer, EKSS Technology Center (1999 -2002)
Dealing with subcontractor companies for control fixtures and test fixture.
Managed GM4.3L V6 Engine Cam cover for Design, Modification, Development and
Validation of new PCV for better retention to pass the Emission regulation. Modified the design for
Weight reduction verified by structural FEA and simulation test.
Carried out GM L4 project for Design & development, analysis and verification of engine
cam cover. Managed the mold flow analysis for porosity & knit lines analysis.
Conducted GM EcotecV6 project for design and development of Cam Cover and gasket profile
for sealing system and verification versus testing. Performed mold flow & structural analysis.
Supervised laboratory activities for thermal cycling, Compressive Stress Relaxation (CSR) and creep tests for validations of design, prototype and production parts.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
Certified Fasteners Specialist CFS
Industrial Fasteners Institure IFI, Independence, OH., U.S.A
M.Sc., Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Thesis: Developed empricical equations using experimental tests in impact Engineering and crashworthiness
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England
B.Sc. Honor in Mechanical Engineering
Northeastern University, Boston, MA., U.S.A.
SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
S.A.E. World Congress (March 5-8, 2001), Detroit, Michigan
Published a scientific Paper on Optimization of GM Camcover
Seminar on Product Development & Design (Aug.1999)
Sponsored by Asian Productivity Organization (A.P.O.) and
Implemented by C.E.T.R.A & C.P.C., Taiwan, ROC.
REFERENCES
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