Project Manager Engineer

MARC DELISLE

Mechanical Engineer

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Magog Qu

Canada J1X 1M3

Home: 819-***-**** cell 819-***-**** **********@*******.***

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EXPERIENCE

July 2010 Diehl Defense Land System GmbH

July 2012: Vieringhausen 118

42857 Remscheid

Germany

Family owned company, world leader in SAM and Air to Air missile technology

and guidance systems and, precisely in Remscheid, in the design and mfgr of

steel track for military vehicles (personnel carriers to Main battle

tanks).

Title: Technology Transfer Specialist. Recruited to

implement rubber track technology and manage all related projects.

(Contract, 2 year duration).

Responsibilities: Direction and mentoring of tech personnel.

Supervise development, processes and tooling to fabricate competitive

products. Develop a successfull joint for a segmented track for a 20 ton

vehicle and apply a new combination drive (M113 and MTVL).

Sept 2003 Camoplast inc

may 2010 2675 MacPherson

Magog J1X 0E6

Medium enterprise specialized in manufacturing rubber

tracks and plastic injection parts.

Title: Project Leader, Development - Traction/UC, Business

Unit.

Responsibilities: Direct groups for the design and development of a

variety of products for the Ag and Industrial business; specifically, a

segmented Over-Tire track for the FMTV, USA, and an OEM positive drive

track for the CNH "Quad Track" that lead to the replacement of the original

supplier.

Develop, manage and sub-contract a 900K$ simulator. Administrate

all the patents and legal applications for Camoplast.

Oct 97 Soucy International

to May 2003 5450, St-Rock

Drummondville J2C 7A9

Medium enterprise specialized in manufacturing rubber

tracks and compression molding components (UHMWPE).

Title: Project Manager - Rubber div. Military Engineering,

Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the military lineup.

Supervise the development of flexible rubber tracks for the M113 and the

Bradley IFV under contract for Tacom. Introduce internal positive drive to

all above products and oversees design and improvements on related tooling.

Oct 95 to Nova BUS Corporation

sept 97 1000, Industrial Blvd.

St-Eustache J7R 5A5

Large coach and bus manufacturer producing the Classic

(GMC) and the RTS in Roswell NM. Presently producing the Nova, low floor

design.

Title: Development engineer and After Sales Service

Coordinator.

Responsibilities: Consultant for various projects on in-service

vehicles (structure, suspension, corrosion). Responsible to establish a

department to cater to the needs of in-service units and undertake the

support of the new Low-floor model release. Supervise the publishing of

Service Bulletins and acts as technical advisor. Several special programs:

recalibrate dampers, design remote throttle system, improve reliability

etc.

Sept 94 to Force Plus inc.

95 Rock Forest, Qu bec

Consultant in product development and production start-up.

Design and calibration of road vehicle suspension.

Submittals of income tax credit reports for R&D.

Sept. 89 to Paco Corporation

August 94 3185, 1 re rue

St-Hubert Que.

Medium enterprise specialized in automated handling of

concrete product and motorized theatrical equipment.

Title: Director - Engineering

Responsibilities: Supervise a group of twelve engineers and

technicians/draftsmen.

Manage the design and installation of large stage lifts

projects. (avg 12 per year) and concrete products handling plants (avg 5

per year) (250 to 500K$ ea.).

Oversee the development and the production start up of a

patented mechanical elevating leg (Spiralift).

Implement the CAD system and the Total Quality Program.

1978-Jan. 89 Bombardier Inc., Valcourt, Que. Logistic Division

Title: Manager - Engineering

Responsibilities: In charge of a group of engineers and technicians

for the development of military vehicles, namely the 2.5 ton, the 5 ton and

finally an 8 ton truck. In charge of the design and build of the

prototypes 2.5 ton up through aceptance by DOD. Subsequently supervises

the production start-up of same 2.5 ton truck.

Plans and manages various development projects through

design, prototyping and drafting for final release. (Iltis, crane install,

winch install)

Travelled in various countries to evaluate new products,

install refurbishing kits and stage demonstrations of existing ones

(Venezuela, Norway, Cameroun).

Bombardier Inc., Valcourt, Que. Can-Am Motorcycles

Title: Project Engineer

Responsibilities: Responsible for the design of motorcycle chassis

and suspension.

Performs fatigue and destruction testing in laboratory.

Meet noise limits: required to test in aneco c chamber and

on track.

Feasibility study and development of 500cc.road motorcycle

and 125cc. motocross.

Responsible for the Belgian Army contract and oversees

rigorous testing in Braaskat, Belgium.

Bombardier Inc., Roxton Falls, Que. Roski Division

(Plastics)

Title: Project Leader

Responsibilities: R & D work on various fiberglass reinforced products

(FRP).

Development and installation of a resin injection process

for snowmobile cabins.

Design and stress calculation for train door laminates and

insulating rings for hydro plants alternators.

OTHER JOBS

1984 - 91: Force Plus Inc.

Rock Forest, Qu bec.

Operates in partnership a small business specialized in

design and fabrication of muscle building and therapeutical equipment.

Teaching sessions: Sherbrooke College

1989 (summer) Administration and manufacturing

1978-1979 Punch and dies

Heat treating

5 stages of 4 months during the Co-op Program at the

Sherbrooke University at the following locations:

B langer Inc., Montmagny, Que.- Plant/production engineer.

Supervises repair and maintenance of presses and ass'y line equip.and plan

the relocation of a refrigerator line. (1 period)

. Ingersoll-Rand, Sherbrooke, Que. - Pulp & paper lab; tests on samples

and R&D work on pulp screeners to raise efficiency.(2 periods)

IBM, Bromont, Que. - Plant maintenance; drafting for quotes and

facilities relocation (2 periods)

EDUCATION

University DEGREE IN ENGINEERING, Option Mechanics

University of Sherbrooke, 1977

College TECHNICIAN, MECHANICAL FABRICATION

C gep de Sherbrooke, 1973

Ongoing education

Solid Works (2012)

German and Spanish courses (1990-2011)

Change technology in the workplace (2008)

First time experience with rubber technology (1997)

Welding fundamentals/Principles of welding design 90 hrs(1992)

Autocad - 45 hrs/45 hrs (1988/91)

Project Management - 45 hrs (1987)

Value analysis - 40 hrs (1987)

Design and Stress with FRP's. - 60 hrs (1978)

Complementory background

Computer knowledge: Microsoft suites etc

Can obtain welding certification ACNOR W47.1 if required by employer

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Golf, skying, motorcycling and flying.

Welding of aluminum and plastics, refurbishing motorcycles.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

. Bilingual with good knowledge of Spanish and entry level German

. Member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec

. Can relocate or travel.

. Class 3 Driving licences

REFERENCES

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