Mechanical Design Engineer

Joe Rago, P Eng

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Skills, Experience &Knowledge

Skilled Senior Professional Mechanical Design Engineer with successful mechanical design experience, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and knowledge. Self-motivated, energetic and capable of working in a very fast pace environment with minimal supervision and in a team environment. Specialized and skilled in the following areas:

20 yrs Catia V5/V4, 10yrsNX, SOLIDWORKS, PDM file management

3D modeling, Assemblies, 2D Drawings, BOMs, GD&T

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel with macros, Powerpoint

Specialist in system integration/design/analysis of:

oTest rigs heating/cooling & test fixtures design

oHeat transfer and fluid systems

oTurbine engine cross module –externals /compressor/turbine

Fluid pumps (conventional and electric driven), heat exchanger, valves and hydraulic system components

High speed drive design and lubrication

Gearbox, geartrains, diecast aluminum housings and support structures design

Full life cycle design from concept to production

Algorithum development for electric pumps, fuel/ oil systems, mechanisms and test rigs

Hold more than 14 patents

Known for creativity and problem solving ability to come up with viable new design solutions. Security clearance CCGP. ITAR

Professional Experience

MDA May2021-May2025

MDA engages in extensive Research and Development to maintain a leading position in space robotics.

Contractor Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D Department

Conceptual design and detailing of mechanisms in space missions. Canadarm 3, GERI, GERS.

Conceptual design and detailing of HDRM (Hold Down & Release Mechanism) for Canadarm3 and other components. Patent pending

TransPod Inc. Nov2020 – April 2021

TransPod engages in design and manufacture of high speed electric trains (Hyperloop)

Design & Prototyping Mechanical Engineer

Design of 4 meter diameter welded steel tube sections forming a 400 km long track

Mechanism design of prototype pod arms containing magnetic propulsion motors

Packaging of ventilator components in casing for medical staff use

ATA Advanced Test &Automation Nov2019 – April 2020

ATA engages in design and manufacture of specialty test rigs for automotive OEMs

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Design of fixtures for oil pump testing.

Design of a durability test rig to test water pumps under extreme temperatures (-40ºC to 140ºC)

Design of refrigeration and heating systems for test rig. Commissioned a chiller

SHW Pumps & Engine Components Jul 2014 – April 2019

SHW engages in Design and production of automotive pumps and engine components- New division

Lead Design and Development Engineer R&D Department

RFQ response

Conceptual design and project coordination in designing oil pumps conventional and electric driven

Assembler and technician testing prototype pumps

Designed test fixtures and assembly fixtures for prototype pumps

Won first multi million dollar contract from GM CSS 50T, 675T 4 cyl engine programs

MAGNA Powertrain Inc. Feb 2011-Jul 2014

Magna Powertrain engages in design and production of automotive pumps for all OEMs

Product Design and Development Engineer R&D Department

Conceptual design and project coordination in designing oil pumps.

3 Patents to-date

MDA Jan 2010-Feb 2011

MDA engages in extensive Research and Development to maintain a leading position in space robotics.

Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D Department

Conceptual design of mechanisms in space missions. Canadarm 2 satellite refueling system

1 Patent

Pratt & Whitney Canada 1983-2009

World leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines.

Principal Staff Mechanical Design Engineer Level L4 (1995-2009)Advanced R&D Department

Design of engine compressor, turbine, gearbox and fuel oil system configuration/design/analysis

RFQ response for x-sections of gas turbine engines to meet customer requirements Worked on geared fan gearbox technology, efficiency optimization, heat management and lubrication system

Designed gearbox casings for the PT6 and arranged and packaged accessory gearboxes for ATFI, PW300, PW500,PW800 and PW600 series engines

Was responsible for all new engine mechanical design and x-sections for series engine models PW300, PW500, PW600 and some PW800. These cross-sections were used for weight and cost estimates in response to RFQ engine contract competitions resulting in 80% success rate

Senior Design Engineer (1985 –1995)

Converted PWC engines oil systems from pressure regulated systems to flow regulated which improved oil system, heat loss, component sizes and engine performance

Solved the smoke in the cabin problem on the PW305 engine

Found the root cause for fire in the compressor intercase on PW100 engines

Design Engineer (1983 –1985)

Created and developed full analytical computer programs to analyze engine heat transfer to oil and fuel systems interfacing with aircraft fuel systems.

Researched and developed nozzle flow pattern prediction and high speed gear lubrication technology

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto

PEng APEO

ITO University, 5S, ACE, Kiasan

Achievements While At PWC, MDA, Magna and SHW

My Tenure at PWC

Principle Staff Engineer

11 Patents

1983 3 yrs in Turbine Group

PW305- Designed 3 stage power turbine, introduced honeycomb sealing, conceived turbine retention scheme for power turbine, conducted thermal steps and gaps analysis and first to model PW305 external engine 3D using V2 Catia This work all translated to PW300 series engines

PW209 Turboshaft engine- developed near net shape turbine blades with minimal machining with Howmet Japan, first to model turbine blade 3D solid model with V2 Catia, presented PW200 combustor design to PW conference

JT15D5- Solved transfer tube leakage problem situated in the power turbine shaft, analysed electronic fuel shut-off system for shaft shear situation.

1985 10 yrs in Gearbox/ oil system design and analysis group

Expert oil/fuel/air system design and analysis

Expert in heat transfer analysis and heat management system in turbine engines

Wrote and developed all the computer code and algorithms to analyze oil system and fuel system interface with heat rejection

Developed nozzle technology to characterize nozzle flow

Expert in sizing heat exchangers and developed algorithms to size heat exchangers

Optimized the reduction gearbox for the geared turbofan and PT6 to minimize heat generation and hence maximize efficiency (scavenging oil and journal flow optimization)

Developed oil system to allow aerobatic or negative G engine operation

Developed high speed gear lubrication system

Developed high speed oil pump (20000 rpm) hold patent

Developed concepts to reduce bearing loads hence increase bearing life and reduce heat generation

Solved the smoke in the cabin problem on the PW305 engine

Found the root cause for fire in the compressor intercase on PW100 engines

Converted PWC engines oil systems from pressure regulated systems to flow regulated which reduces oil flow, heat loss, component sizes and simplifies the oil system

Solved vibration/noise problem on PW300 series by controlling oil flow to bearing damper

PW500- Designed integrated AGB with Intermediate case and oil tank, integrated PAV/cold start valve and oil pump package. Analysed oil system/fuel system and engine heat rejection to oil then sized components for oil system including oil pump stack and heat exchanger.

PW306- Designed oil system components including oil pump stack, sized heat exchanger, introduced heat exchanger in fuel system in a more favorable location in the system. Analysed oil/fuel and heat rejection to oil for the engine and converted the oil system from a pressure regulated to a flow regulated system. Layout of AGB

PW308- Designed integrated oil/fuel/heat exchanger package and oil pump stack. Analysed oil/fuel and heat rejection to oil for engine. Configured the AGB.

1995 14 yrs Advanced Engineering Group

Optimized the reduction gearbox for the ATFI geared turbofan now PW800 for heat rejection to oil and then applied knowledge to the PT6 engine.

Conceptual design packaging of all accessory gearboxes, oil/fuel systems and engine main frames for

engine series PW300, PW500,PW600,PW800 and PW150

Designed the fuel/oil system for the more electric engine(electric motor driven accessories)

Conceptual design of incorporating a recuperator in a PT6 engine

Managed the mechanical definition of new derivative PW600, PW300, PW500 and some PW800 series engines to meet customer requirements(incorporated inputs from turbine, compressor, performance, externals, combustion and systems groups to define an engine cross-section and 3D engine model to meet weight, cost and performance targets…..80% contract winning track record)

My Tenure at MDA

2010-1 yr contract Senior Design Engineer

Designed and prototyped a mechanism for the Canadarm 2 received patent

Designed new harness handling system for telescopic boom robotic arm

Self-taught NX

2021 to present -4 yr contract Senior Design Enginee

Designed and prototyped mechanisms for Canadarm 3

Harness handling system for DEE-DGF mating operation.

A number of test rigs for structural testing and kinematic operation validation.

A new high load capable HDRM. A mechanism designed to hold down Canadarm boom to the Launch Frame during launch and then quick release when arm is deployed. Patent Pending

My Tenure at Magna Powertrain

2011 – 4 yrs Senior Design Engineer

Designed a number of variable displacement pumps for OEM RFQ. Prototype to production.

Designed a two stage PRV. Designed two stage solenoid and valve system.

Worked on electric driven pump. Integrated electric motor and pump combination.

Designed fixtures to test pump and components.

Developed a number of concepts which were patentable but were not pursued at the time.

Increased my experience with NX and learned about automotive product development procedures.

My Tenure at SHW pumps

2014 – 4 yrs Lead Design Engineer

Conceptual design and project coordination in designing oil pumps.

Startup North American division with myself as design engineer (4 managers + design engineer)

I was designer of pumps, prototype, fixture designer, assembler and technician testing prototype pumps.

Full process from concept to production

Designed test fixtures and assembly fixtures for prototype pumps

Won first multi million dollar contract from GM CSS 50T, 675T 4 cyl engine programs

Collaborated in the design of air infusion into oil machine and air in oil measuring rig. Used in aerated oil tests on oil pump validation.

Developing electric driven prototype pump with as high as 60% overall efficiency.

Developed algorithms for pumps and electric driven pumps.

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