Mechanical Design Engineering
Resume:
VICTOR BUENAVIDA
Montreal (Quebec) H3R-3L4
Residence: 514-***-**** / cell: 514-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
LANGUAGES: English, French CITIZENSHIP: Canadian
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent skills in Problem Solving, Strong background in drafting and Mechanical Design. High standards achieved through years of experience working closely with industries that demand quality, cost efficiency and reliability, Organized, Creative and working well with others. Proven ability to manage groups and maintain productivity. Successful in negotiating favorable design and construction contracts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (39 YEARS)
~ System Installations Structural repairs & modifications Sheet metal & composite parts
~ System Installations as Hydraulics, HVAC, Pneumatics, piping, Electrical wiring
~ Interior design for different passenger rail-car as baggage Café, Diner, Sleeper, Coach
~ Tool Design: Fixtures, dies, drill-jigs, drifts, guides, Gauges, NC machine fixture,
Cutting tools, welding & assembly tooling, general tooling,
~ Mechanical Design: Handling Equipment. Test equipment, Material handling
Conveyors, Protective, Lifting Transportation,
~ Machine Design: special purpose machine packaging and machine tools, forging and
Casting, Panels, Boxes, Doors, Brackets, Clamps, Elector-Mechanical Mechanism,
Balancing Cradle, Vane Adapters, turning roll towers, bearing housing, drive shaft
~ Preliminary Designing & Detailing Assembly & Sub-Assembly bill of material using
System “ISO-9001”
~ Using Welding & Geometrical Tolerance System “ANSI Y14.SM”
Computer Skills use well Dos, Windows XP, Office, Words, Excel, Enova, IFS, Tim Center ~ Using Two & Three Dimensional Cad applications for the last 18 years ~
(AutoCAD release #2018 9000 hr.) (Catia release #4.2.2 12000 hr.)
(Cadam release #3.1 6500 hr.) (Catia release #5.22 13000 hr.)
(Cadkey release #99 9000 hr.) (pro/E release #2000i 600 hr.)
(Cadra release #5 4500 hr.) (Solid Work release # 2004 600 hr.)
(Unigraphics release NX20 15000 hr.) (Bentley M/S release # V8 XM 4000 hr.)
Positions Held
~ Mechanical Designer ~ Machine Designer
~ Tool Designer ~ Methods Planner
~ Checker ~ Tool & Die Maker
~ Q.A. Inspector ~ General Machinist
EDUCATION
1971 Graduated with Professional Certificates at “Technion” University (Institute of High Technology) in: Drafting, Mechanical Design & Planning Components
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
General Electric Renewable Energy. 2021 - 2024
Global Leader in Engineering & Renewable Energy Devisions.GE Renewable Energy:
is a global leader in advanced technology focusing on wind, hydro, and solar power
generation services for a cleaner, more productive world.
Manufacturing of Turbine, Power Transmission Equipment as Alternator & Compressor engine
Reporting to Engineering manager Mr. Martin Graveline
Performs engineering work related to Product Definition Specialist (PDE) using Software
CAD NX12 creating 3D Modeling by validation on 2D Drafting on Casting, Housing
components, machining Parts, assemblies, bill of material and revision to existing product
as General Electric specifications standard and using geometrical tolerance system ANSI
Y14.5M, ALSO working as QA Drawing Checker
EASi Amazing Begins Hear. 2016 – 2020
Global Leader in Engineering & Science Services.
Manufacturing of Siemens-turbine compressor engine model-SGT-A35, the revolutionary
First commercial engine
Reporting to Engineering manager Mr. Joshua Senechal
Performs engineering work related to Product Definition Specialist (PDE) using Software
CAD NX10 and Team Center and PLM2020 also Catia v5 r15, to creating 3D Modeling & 2D Drafting of Casting,
Housing components, machining Parts, assemblies, bill of material and revision to existing
product as Siemens specifications standard and using geometrical tolerance system ANSI
Y14.5M, ALSO The last 6 month working as QA Drawing Checker
BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE INC. 2013 – march 2016
(C-Series) Reporting to Section Chief manager Mr. Michael Palermo
Mechanical & tool Design Engineer II
Performs engineering work related to design of tools and equipment used to manufacture for aircraft ground support service group. Under minimal supervision, design with tolerance and GD&T, annotate tooling in 3D CAD & 2D drafting on Catia V5 & Enovia environment that will be using to Collaborate with engineering and present design concepts to a design review team, also Review and check Tool Designs. Methods, Write procedures, EDRN, Bill of Material, User Manuals.
For the new Tools as AFT & FWD Cargo Door Repair Dolly assy, Picketing tool assy Kit, Mid Bay Removal - Installation Tool, Fuel Inerting Pressure Leak testing tool kit, Fuel Lines Pressure and Obstruction Testing tool Kit, Pylon Removal tool Sling, Flaps board changer tool kit, AFT Fuse and Empennage drill tool kit, outer wing drill kit and AFT passenger door Repair Dolly Assy.
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(Learjet 85.) Reporting to Section Chief manager Mr. Jose J Martin 2010 – 2013
Mechanical & Composite Designer
677 group (TADT) test article & technology readiness composite
Designing assy panels & details coupon specimen & Composite tools from test plan requirement and aircraft production (FTV1) flight test vehicle1
Used in design of standard practices from composite laminate structures fabricated from carbon fiber epoxy resin prepreg & honeycomb core sandwich for certification test will be used to evaluate on variables include environmental condition, Tension, Compression, Shear, Fatigue after impact also filled hole tension, single shear bearing & pull through
Test. Using (GD&T) and Catia R21, Enovia R21, for 3D Modeling & 2D Drafting and FiberSim CEE And ACEE workbenches for layup design using both standard and translation rosettes. To be completed at (NAIR) national institute for aviation research for certification by (FAA) federal Aviation Administration (dec 20 2013 transfer to C-Series program)
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS MAPPS INC. 2009 – 2010
Reporting to manager Mr. Philip Brown
Custom design of simulators for marine/nuclear power plant
Electrical drafting / Mechanical Designer
Mechanical : Responsibilities design & detailing to manufacturing drawing monitoring and consol cabinets, structural base frame, sheet metal panels, doors, din-rail mounting panels, assemblies & installation dwg. Bill of Material Using (GD&T) & Catia V5.18.
Electrical: Creating G.A. electrical schematic diagram. Panel assemblies wiring diagrams installing on din-rail (power supply, wago module, relays, circuit breaker, switches, RTU Connectors, backshells). electrical installation-kit, cables list & installation, cable interconnect installation to be fabricate and install on ship monitoring cabinets & consol system using to upgrade Canadian ships navy Halifax-class / upgrade Hydro-Quebec nuclear power plant using systems micro Station V8 xm Bentley & IFS creating parts & documents system.
TM4 ELECTRODYNAMIC SYSTEMS July 2008 - 2009
Reporting to manufacturing manager Mr. Steve Fleming
Mechanical Designer
· Custom designed first generation of electric traction system, electric motors and generator coupled to an internal combustion engine. Design electromechanical details parts sub-assay general-assembly used geometrical tolerance system "Anis Y14.5M" and welding symbols. On “MELVA” & “BE-VOILE” Projects used Tim-center network & UG ver. NX5,
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA 2004 – July 2008
P&W Canada Owns and Operates a fleet of test bed aircraft used to test engine.
Reporting to Engineering Manger Mr. Fred Roth well.
Electrical drafting / Mechanical Designer
Working in Airframe and System Design Dept Using ENOVIA, Caria V4.2 & V5.16
Mechanical: produce details and installation drawings of frame structure, sheet metal. to be install on test bed aircrafts Boeing 720 C-EFTB & Boeing 747SP to flight test PW300, PW500, PW600 Series Engine using geometrical tolerance system "Ansi Y14.5M" and welding symbols
Electrical Drafting: modification of Avionics & Electrical Wiring diagram, testing system sloping panels, Harness integration. Review electrical schematics. Redrawn wiring diagrams and harness requirements & back shells, Connectors, shield & Grounds, redesign rack GCU installation in aircraft cargo bay.
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UNICO MANUFACTURING Inc. 2002 – 2004
Chicopee, Massachusetts
(Consultants engineering and manufacturing for aircraft Company)
Reporting to engineering manager Mr. Bob Callahan
Tool designer
Working on tool design and gauges to fit customer requirements. assy & detailing to finish dwg. As aircraft company Standards Tooling. as Holding Fixture, Milling Fixture, Wilding fixture, Drilling Fixture, Aligning Fixture, Pressure Fixture, Pusher/Puller, Guides, Drifts, Adapters, Gauges, Balancing Cradle, Vane Adapters, Lifting Equipment. Crimpier Riveting fixture using UG Ver. 18
TURBOCOR Inc. 2000 – 2002
Reporting to R/D engineering manager Mr. Randolph Dietzel
Mechanical Designer
Manufacturing of twine-turbine compressor engine model-TT300, the revolutionary
First totally oil-free specifically designed for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and
Refrigeration (HVACR) industry be using aircraft grade & applications, helping manufacturing production by reviewing shop process planning and methods improving machine loading, design and detailing of jigs, fixtures, press tools, process planning, bill of material and revision to existing production machines using geometrical tolerance system
ANSI Y14.5M.
Also design & Modeling 3-D and detailing to finish 2-D drawings. General assembly, bill
Of material of Main Housing casting. End-cup casting, IGV end cup castings, magnetic
Bearings, shaft & impellers assembly, plastic molding and covers, as tool designer create fabrication tooling assy mechanism for manufacturing. And quality control Using UG v.16, pro/E, SolidWorks, M/Desktop-4, Catia ver. 5.3
HOWMET ALUM. CASTING LTD. (CANADA) 1999 – 2000
Reporting to manufacturing manager Mr. Colin Dutton
· Working in methods & tool designing department specializes in alum. Casting all sizes and complexities for defense. Aerospace And Commercial Application: Investigates discrepancies in the use of tooling and fabrication processes to correct, improve methods and design & review of tools, inspection fixture, machining fixture, targeting fixture. Between customers casting drawing and existing fixture that involve updating & modification of tools and fixture to meet with rev. change of customer drawing. Also design new tooling and fixture, Sheet Metal Boxes, panels, gauges to improve product qualities for several Customers as: Boeing, Bombardier, GE, Texas Inst. Lockheed Martin and AlliedSignal. Also used geometrical tolerance system "ANSI Y14.5M" and welding symbols. used 3D-Catia ver. 4.2.2, Unigraphics ver. 16, CAD key 99, and AutoCAD2000
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BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE GROUP 1997 -1999
Wichita, Kansas
Reporting to manufacturing manager Mr. John R. Porter
Senior Mechanical & tool designer
· Working in tool & mechanical equipment 737 department as tool design engineer, design protective, lifting, transportation & handling equipment Creating Structural base Frame, Sheet-Metal Panels and boxes, piping, elector-Mechanical Mechanism as - Dolly
upper & lower body's for 737-48 section, tools modifications, tooling deviation scaffolding floor mounted equipment for 757 standard body fuselage, tooling storage box on rail-car, platform storage mounted equipment, also used DCAC/MRM, geometrical tolerance system "ANSI Y14.5M" and welding symbols. Also used 3D-Catia ver. 4.1.7 & Enovia.
GABERTY LTD 1995 – 1997
(Consultants Engineering for Pratt & Whitney Canada)
Reporting to engineering manager Mr. Steve Kavka
· Working on tool design & detailing to finish dwg. As Pratt & Whitney Standards. Tooling as Holding Fixture, Milling Fixture, Drilling Fixture, Aligning Fixture, Pressure Fixture, Pusher/Puller, Guides, Drifts, Adapters, Gauges, Balancing Cradle, Vane Adapters, Lifting Equipment. Crimpier Riveting fixture using Catia ver. 4.1.7 also transferred about 400 Cadam dwg’s to Catia format.
BOMBARDIER (Canadair Ltd.) 1991 - 1995
Reporting to engineering manager Mr. Many Gdalevich
Senior Mechanical designer
Assigned to ground support department using Cadam ver. 3.1 to model & manufacture drawings. Design general tooling and Sheet-Metal Panels, door, Structural Frame piping control system and general specifications to be used on commercial aircraft specifically for the Regional Jet & Challenger using geometrical tolerance system.
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA 1985 - 1991
Tool designer
Design tooling for quality control department as drill jigs, fixtures and general tooling for facilities on assembly of PWC-300 engine in manufacturing and customer support using ver Cadam 2.1. Assembly drawings, detail drawings, review drawings & Bill of material done using geometrical tolerance system
GENERAL MOTORS CANADA 1982 - 1985
Senior Mechanical designer
Design facilities for new robotic systems on conveyor delivery #417 front and rear seats, also designed water test car wash with a new system of dark room to detect water leaks in automobiles, by Creating Structural base frames, Sheet-metal, Doors, panels boxes, brackets, clamps, piping, elector-Mechanical Mechanism, casting parts, tooling stations using geometrical Tolerance system. Using Cadam ver. 2.1 to make G.A. assembly, details, review drawings and Bill of material
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CANADAIR LTD. 1977 – 1982
Tool & die designer
Working for Tool Room 304 department to design milling fixtures, joggle dies, jaws for Hartford forming machine, drill jigs, assembly fixtures to be used on casting, forging & aluminum parts, using Cadam ver. 2.0 to make assembly drawings, detail drawings, review & Bill of material. Also used Geometrical Tolerance systems. To be used on commercial aircraft specifically for the Challenger & CL-215.
PRECI-TOOLS LTD 1974 - 1977
Tool & die maker
Working on tool room department using tool machines such as milling, jig bore, surface grinder, tool grinder, drilling assembly and welding to make general tooling, milling fixtures, drill jigs, dies, forming dies, and progressive dies from drawings.
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