Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing & Composites

RONIT PATEL

**********@*****.*** 647-***-**** Toronto, Ontario

Summary

Mechanical Engineering professional with 9+ years of experience in advanced automotive manufacturing, prototype development, and advanced composites. Proven experience supporting prototype-to-production activities and solving manufacturing challenges. Currently pursuing an M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering. Technical Skills

Engineering & Design: Engineering Drawings • GD&T • DFM • BOM Development • Tooling & Fixtures • Mechanical Assembly

Manufacturing & Process: Advanced Manufacturing • Prototype Development • Manufacturing Support • APQP

• PPAP • PFMEA • Control Plans • Continuous Improvement Testing & Quality: Manufacturing & Process Validation • Equipment Troubleshooting • Precision Metrology • Root Cause Analysis • NDT Level II • Inspection

CAD & Analysis: SolidWorks • Autodesk Inventor • AutoCAD • Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E) • ABAQUS Professional Experience

Lead Composite Technician (Manufacturing & Engineering Support) Multimatic Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Markham, ON 01/2023 - Present

• Led advanced composite component launches through APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan development, supporting prototype and production readiness.

• Collaborated with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams on DFM reviews, tooling development, prototype builds, manufacturing validation, and production issues.

• Performed precision mechanical assembly and integration of prototype and production assemblies to engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and quality standards.

• Prepared BOMs, manufacturing and engineering documentation, and work instructions supporting prototype and production activities.

• Performed structural and cosmetic composite repairs, including damage assessment, repair preparation, ply reconstruction, bonding, controlled curing, and final inspection in accordance with engineering and quality requirements.

• Supported process improvements and tooling/fixture modifications to reduce manufacturing defects, rework, and material waste.

• Reduced equipment downtime by 20% by identifying recurring equipment and process issues and implementing preventive measures.

• Developed structured operator-training processes, reducing training-related errors by 25%. Prototype Technician Multimatic Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Markham, ON

09/2020 - 12/2022

• Built and integrated 20+ prototype assemblies supporting engineering validation, feasibility studies, and production readiness for advanced automotive programs.

• Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams on prototype builds, tooling modifications, assembly issues, and process improvements.

• Reduced fixture repair time by 25% through fixture modifications, tooling improvements, and preventive maintenance.

• Verified component and assembly dimensional accuracy using precision metrology, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.

Composite Technician Multimatic Technical Centre - Markham, ON 07/2018 - 08/2020 Previously: Paint-Prep Technician 09/2017 - 06/2018

• Manufactured precision composite components using engineering drawings, tooling, production fixtures, ply schedules, and material specifications.

• Performed composite layup, vacuum bagging, trimming, bonding, assembly, surface preparation, masking, and finishing for high-performance automotive structures.

• Operated robotic trimming equipment to machine and prepare complex composite components to engineering and manufacturing requirements.

• Supported composite processing, inspection, defect resolution, repair, and finishing activities while maintaining engineering specifications and quality standards.

• Reduced rework through improved inspection, surface-preparation, and masking practices. NDT Inspector InspecNDT - Surat, India 01/2014 - 07/2014

• Performed UT, PT, MT, and VT inspections in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A requirements.

• Prepared inspection documentation and supported identification of material and weld discontinuities. Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (In-progress) Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto, ON

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial Centennial College - Scarborough, ON

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gujarat Technological University - India

Certifications

• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis - ABAQUS (ASME Learning & Development, IACET Accredited)

• NDT Level II - UT, PT, MT, RT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A)

• Diploma in Product Design - AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER (Pro-E), GD&T

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