Sebastien foisy, b.s. (mechanical engineering), p.eng.

SEBASTIEN FOISY, B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), P.Eng.

***** ****** **., ******** ****, CO 80022

303-***-**** (H), 303-***-**** (C), ***************@***.***

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OBJECTIVE:

Seeking challenging employment as a Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Excellent problem solver with product design and development experience

* Quick learning, creative, analytical, intuitive and highly organized

* Plenty of design experience with various CAD software packages including Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, SolidEdge and AutoCAD

* Outstanding interpersonal skills, great team-worker, with ability to lead and work independently

* Enjoy manual labor and experienced working with many different materials

EDUCATION:

2004 – Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

2001 – Machine Shop Course: Engine Lathe I (hands on experience with facing, center drilling, machining between centers, parallel, taper and form turning, knurling, grooving, threading, chamfering, etc.), Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario

2000 – Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Mechanical Engineering, Co-Operative Education Program), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

1999 – Engineering Projects (designed the power train of a mechanically driven wheelchair using SolidWorks, designed a pneumatic jack system for the automotive industry)

1996 – Diploma of Scientific Concentration, Collège Catholique Samuel-Genest (High School), Ottawa, Ontario (created an archery club)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

May 2006 – Dec. 2008: Colorado Railcar Manufacturing, LLC,

Fort Lupton, Colorado, Engineering Project Lead

Lead engineering efforts on specific commuter and tourism railcar contracts; maintained design and procurement schedules to support manufacturing and production; managed material budgets for projects; designed and drafted using SolidEdge and KeyCreator; reviewed and redlined all drawings and bills of materials; organized and participated in product testing; interfaced with mechanical and electrical engineering, procurement, manufacturing and sales; presented deliverables to customers and senior management

Dec. 2004 – April 2006: Serpentix Conveyor Corp.,

Westminster, Colorado, Sales / Mechanical Engineer

Performed project/account management and mechanical design for waste water conveyor equipment; CAD including DFMA for machine assemblies; electro-mechanical and hydraulic component selection; designed sheet metal, machined parts, welded and plastic injection molded parts using SolidWorks and AutoCAD; performed manual assembly of machines and troubleshooting of PLC controlled equipment; managed after market parts sales and technical requirements for established Serpentix customers

Jan. 2001 – Oct. 2004: DRS Technologies – Flight Safety & Communications, Ottawa, Ontario, Mechanical Engineer

Performed mechanical design for various defense contracts including shipboard communication systems used on US Naval ships; CAD including DFMA for EMI enclosures, precision mechanical assemblies, test fixtures, circuit card assemblies, cables, strain relieves, fiber optic packaging, optical component mounting, sheet metal and precision machined components using Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD; selected electro-mechanical components; was an integral member of the shock and vibration testing team; used and applied Military Standards and Specifications; analyzed parts, including performing stress analysis; built prototypes and mock-ups; performed manual assembly of parts; negotiated timelines and prices with vendors; supported manufacturing to improve efficiency of mechanical assemblies

Summer, 2000: Centerline LTD – Special Machinery, Windsor, Ontario, Design Engineering Assistant (Intern position)

Analyzed special machinery (cams, slide bodies, bearings, etc.) using MathCAD, analyzed welding equipment, detailed drawings using AutoCAD, acquired knowledge in machine design, welding equipment and the automotive industry

Fall, 1999: Ontario Power Generation, BNPD site, Components & Equipment Engineering – Valve Section, Tiverton, Ontario, Valve Engineering Assistant (Intern position)

Created and developed a rupture disk database using Access, helped engineers in their preventative maintenance programs, acquired knowledge in the nuclear power field

Winter, 1999: University of Ottawa, CHEO – Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Research Engineering Assistant (Intern position)

Performed mechanical testing of bones and tendons using strain gauges / MTS Sintech materials testing system, designed orthopedic devices using MDT 3.01, acquired knowledge in the field of biomechanics

Summer, 1998: City of Gatineau, Technical Services, Gatineau, Quebec, Traffic Technician Assistant (Intern position)

Responsible for the maps describing the markings on the roads in the city of Gatineau using AutoCAD, in charge of a sub-contractor executing the markings

VOLUNTEER WORK:

Summer, 1995: National Research Council, Propulsion Laboratory, Ottawa, Ontario, Technician Assistant

Helped to develop and design a cover for a helicopter’s engine exhaust, acquired knowledge and interest in aircraft engines

COMPUTER SKILLS:

CAD Software: Pro/ENGINEER (4+ years, used daily), AutoCAD (8+ years), SolidWorks, SolidEdge, KeyCreator, Mechanical Desktop, Anvil 5000

Programming Languages: Fortran, C++

Computer Software: Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Fluently bilingual in English and French

PERSONAL BACKGROUND:

* In archery, was awarded the National Achievement Award – 1991, and the Ontario Championship Certificate for Canada Summer Games – 1993

* Avid traveler and have visited most of Europe, Caribbean & North America

* Enjoy scuba-diving, skiing, auto-racing, tennis and movies

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Will be provided on request.

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