Nokhez Qazi, P.Eng., PMP
Plant Engineer at IPEX Group of Companies- Claim this Profile
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Wael Charanek EIT, CEM, CMVP
Nokhez has phenomenal mechanical aptitude. He understands all aspects of manufacturing, and provides support in trouble shooting and repairs. He is honest in his work and respects other employees which makes him a great person to work with. He has been an exceptional addition to the company.
Wael Charanek EIT, CEM, CMVP
Nokhez has phenomenal mechanical aptitude. He understands all aspects of manufacturing, and provides support in trouble shooting and repairs. He is honest in his work and respects other employees which makes him a great person to work with. He has been an exceptional addition to the company.
Wael Charanek EIT, CEM, CMVP
Nokhez has phenomenal mechanical aptitude. He understands all aspects of manufacturing, and provides support in trouble shooting and repairs. He is honest in his work and respects other employees which makes him a great person to work with. He has been an exceptional addition to the company.
Wael Charanek EIT, CEM, CMVP
Nokhez has phenomenal mechanical aptitude. He understands all aspects of manufacturing, and provides support in trouble shooting and repairs. He is honest in his work and respects other employees which makes him a great person to work with. He has been an exceptional addition to the company.
Credentials
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Operations Leadership Development Program
Unique Training & Development Inc.Apr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
Professional Engineers OntarioSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
FMEA
The Business Resource CentreApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
GD&T Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional
The Business Resource CentreMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership Essentials
DDI | Development Dimensions InternationalApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Security Screening Certificate- Level II (Secret)
Government of CanadaOct, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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IPEX Group of Companies
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Canada
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Wholesale Building Materials
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500 - 600 Employee
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Plant Engineer
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Hire, train and mentor 2 direct reports (Engineering Co-op students) to support engineering functions, optimize production changeover (SMED), develop documentation (VSM, process flow/map, SOP, troubleshooting guide), perform design of experiments, etc.• In the absence of maintenance manager assuming responsibility for the maintenance department of 4 technicians and optimizing the usage of labor and ensuring priorities are followed.• Develop and modify preventative maintenance plan; assign and coordinate PM tasks as required• Perform highly diversified duties, including supplying technical analyses, system analyses, economic studies andequipment and process selection scenarios.• Responsible for the execution of diverse projects by supplying project management, project supervision assistance, technical conception, and fittings’ design.• Verify that all engineering requirements adhere to all applicable H.S.E. regulations, laws, and standards (e.g., OHSA, Building Codes, CSA, BSI, ANSI, MOE, MOL, etc.) and adhere to all elements of the M.O.S.• Responsible for all aspects of plant project management• Develops conception of projects through CAD systems and other relevant software tool packages, as well as engineering skills to design machinery and process/fittings’ or to continuously improve plant layout to optimize performance and productivity.• Actively research innovative and cost-effective alternatives to existing manufacturing processes and fitting design, with focus on process automation, consistency and repeatability of results and process.• Prepare economic analysis and comparisons to provide management with information to use in decision-making processes.• Research, prepare and write AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for submission of various CAPEX and OPEX projects.• Work in conjunction with production personnel on machinery/equipment/tooling improvements, which would enhance Quality, Safety and Productivity
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Hino Motors Canada Ltd.
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Canada
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Engineer
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Oct 2019 - Jul 2021
• Reporting to Senior Vice President of Operations, manage and coordinate engineering activities among 8 employees (3 maintenance team members, 1 engineering specialist, 2 assembly coordinators, 2 assembly team leaders)• With a focus on equipment, ensure technical specifications are being met for current and future equipment• Manage projects including schedule, and ensure cost management adherence• Development of a preventive maintenance program and ensure program adherence• Assist in inspections and permits, ensuring all requirements for PSHSR for new equipment/tool• Support production by assisting in the development of process conditions• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment including cranes• Assist in contractor management• Assist in Plant Shut Down scheduling and project coordination• Analyze countermeasures on quality issues• Integrate new technologies into machines to ensure that the organization is meeting its high-quality goals andobjectives.• Converse and collaborate with multiple departments spanning multiple disciplines.• Managing large project budgets (CAPEX and OPEX), creating operational plans, updating task status to stakeholdersand ensuring timely project task completion to keep projects on schedule• Ability to identify key financial performance indicators and their relationship with project indicators.• Excellent grasp of diverse, fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and relationships.
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Musashi Americas
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Process Engineer
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Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
• Reporting to Senior Technical Manager, duties involve manage and support technical team of 12 (4 CNC techs, 1 Process tech, 1 New model coordinator, 1 Drawing administrator, 2 machine designers, 1 machine builder, 2 Co-op students)• Responsible for the manufacturing design process of products, and the capability and quality assurance on each process developed for machining and assembly area.• Support production departments and mass production on analysis, process improvements and practices that enable optimum production output in cost reduction, process optimization, quality improvements, and scrap reduction.• Create engineering cost for current and future business, arranging quotes for capital projects (CAPEX)• Provide technical support in production departments and manufacturing activities to achieve QCD targets.• Lead new product launches by generating APQP documents, scheduling tasks, and performing resource management• Development of new processes, and creating company standards documentation• Conduct OEE and capacity analysis, and developing action plan as required.• Conduct cycle time evaluations and follow up with technicians on action items.• Create and maintain process documentation for mass production and new products, PWS, offset sheets, PFMEA, PDCA methodology, and CAD Skills.• Assist purchasing in the sourcing and development of vendors.• Conduct tooling life analysis and create tooling Bill of Materials (BOMs).• Prepare verbal and written reports.
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Woodbridge
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2018
• Handle all manufacturing and process requirements for the shape molding process (design to finished product) • Successfully save company $100,000+ yearly by performing cycle time reductions, manufacturing change requests (MCR/ECN) for material used, attaining around 80% OEE • Manage and direct 6-8 machine operators, 5 setup personal, 1 tool maker, and 1 maintenance person per shift• Involved in installation and commissioning of new machinery: Ege Proses pre-expander, Kurtz shape molding press, Fanuc robot, Bead pressurization tanks• Troubleshooting machines (hydraulics, pneumatic actuator valves, directional control valves, modulation valves, PLC, I/O blocks, Etc) and performing root cause analysis using 5 Why • CAD(Solidworks, Catia v5, Teamcenter) used for new product drawings, tool design and analysis of different material insertion locations• Function as a key member of the APQP team; responsible for process requirements in new products, including sample runs and ensuring production readiness for new launches.• Focus on implementation of continuous improvement, scrap reduction (Muda) and variation reduction programs through Lean Manufacturing methodology.• Facilitating manufacturing process troubleshooting with cross functional teams using PDCA to ensure DFx (Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, Logistics, Lean and 6 Sigma)• Monitoring trends and optimization with Statistical Process Control (SPC) • Optimize shape moulding machinery process through analyzing and evaluating input parameters on HMI, P&IDs, and PFDs• Responsible for implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of applicable Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.• Facilitating and leading improvement projects through to completion.• Conduct planned experiments, run-at-rates, and material trials.
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory Assistant
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
• Research performed to mathematically disprove a published method for theoretical ligament force calculation in OpenSIM• Created a rigid body model for calculating anterior cruciate ligament tension• Worked with motion capture equipment: Northern Digital Inc. Optotrak Certus motion capture system, and AMTI OR6 force plate• Used C3D program to create motion files for OpenSIM• Analyzed different musculoskeletal motions of OpenSIM models, interpreted and manipulated data from OpenSIM using MatLAB • Implemented the muscle force direction plugin for OpenSIM and worked on using contact mesh geometry for joint reaction forces• Designed, fabricated and implemented calibration equipment for Tekscan pressure sensors
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Materials Interconnect Lab Associate
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May 2012 - Dec 2012
• Expert with highly specialized lab equipment used for root cause analysis, failure analysis, material compositions analysis (RoHS), decontamination, quality assurance of parts, and creating models: Joel JSM-6460VL with EDAX- Scanning Electron Microscope, Ionograph 500M STD, Fischerscope X-Ray System XOP X-Ray Florescence, Yxlon Y. Cougar SMT X-Ray Machine, Micro-II Digital AE system, Fortus 250MC 3D printer, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectroscopy• Designed jigs/fixtures to conduct various types of mechanical tests (Internal Stress tests, Micro-hardness tests, Shear tests, Peel tests, Tensile tests, Compression tests, Cyclic loadings tests, etc) using Zwick/Roell Z005, Soltec Falcon II TA220-2800, Instron 5548 Microtester, DAGE series 4000, Matsuzawa MMT-7 micro-hardness tester, PWB Corp. IST test station and thermal camera, and Vitronics XPM3 Reflow Oven• Precision engineering performed on samples to mount, grind and polish them using Struers lab equipment• Generated detailed reports for all analysis performed, and tasks completed• Combined the use of two research projects (Acoustic Emission Testing and Spherical Bend Testing), and implemented a new method of non-destructive testing of Printed Circuit BoardsPROJECTS- Quantitative Analysis of Corrosion using Electrochemical Methods- Analyzing Aluminum in Different Liquids using the Immersion Test- Design and Setup of the Spherical Bend Test- Analyzing and Comparing Printed Circuit Boards using the Solder Ball Shear Test- Analyzing and Comparing Printed Circuit Boards using An Acoustic Emission Test Setup
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Materials Interconnect Lab Associate
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
• Expert with highly specialized lab equipment used for root cause analysis, failure analysis, material compositions analysis (RoHS), decontamination, quality assurance of parts, and creating models: Joel JSM-6460VL with EDAX- Scanning Electron Microscope, Ionograph 500M STD, Fischerscope X-Ray System XOP X-Ray Florescence, Yxlon Y. Cougar SMT X-Ray Machine, Micro-II Digital AE system, Fortus 250MC 3D printer, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectroscopy• Designed jigs/fixtures to conduct various types of mechanical tests (Internal Stress tests, Micro-hardness tests, Shear tests, Peel tests, Tensile tests, Compression tests, Cyclic loadings tests, etc) using Zwick/Roell Z005, Soltec Falcon II TA220-2800, Instron 5548 Microtester, DAGE series 4000, Matsuzawa MMT-7 micro-hardness tester, PWB Corp. IST test station and thermal camera, and Vitronics XPM3 Reflow Oven• Precision engineering performed on samples to mount, grind and polish them using Struers lab equipment• Generated detailed reports for all analysis performed, and tasks completed• Combined the use of two research projects (Acoustic Emission Testing and Spherical Bend Testing), and implemented a new method of non-destructive testing of Printed Circuit BoardsPROJECTS- Quantitative Analysis of Corrosion using Electrochemical Methods- Analyzing Aluminum in Different Liquids using the Immersion Test- Design and Setup of the Spherical Bend Test- Analyzing and Comparing Printed Circuit Boards using the Solder Ball Shear Test- Analyzing and Comparing Printed Circuit Boards using An Acoustic Emission Test Setup
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Center Electrical Technician
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
o Monitored and analyzed power consumptions of RIM data centerso Performed server cabling and inventory check of RIM data centerso Learned various methods of data center cooling by completing online courses at (www.datacenteruniversity.com); saw application and use of these methods at RIM data centerso Analyzed architecture of RIM data centers and updated AutoCAD drawingso Created RIM internal standards for labeling power cables in AutoCAD drawings o Monitored and analyzed power consumptions of RIM data centerso Performed server cabling and inventory check of RIM data centerso Learned various methods of data center cooling by completing online courses at (www.datacenteruniversity.com); saw application and use of these methods at RIM data centerso Analyzed architecture of RIM data centers and updated AutoCAD drawingso Created RIM internal standards for labeling power cables in AutoCAD drawings
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Database Analyst
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
o Read, reviewed and analyzed data to enter into a MySQL database for the Online Faculty Information System (OFIS) projecto Developed part of the web based OFIS project using programming languages like Python, PHP, HTML and CSSo Tested the OFIS website for errors and did debuggingo Performed web application testing using Selenium, Twill and Webinject o Read, reviewed and analyzed data to enter into a MySQL database for the Online Faculty Information System (OFIS) projecto Developed part of the web based OFIS project using programming languages like Python, PHP, HTML and CSSo Tested the OFIS website for errors and did debuggingo Performed web application testing using Selenium, Twill and Webinject
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Database Analyst
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
o Read, reviewed and analyzed data to enter into a MySQL database for the Online Faculty Information System (OFIS) projecto Developed part of the web based OFIS project using programming languages like Python, PHP, HTML and CSSo Tested the OFIS website for errors and did debuggingo Performed web application testing using Selenium, Twill and Webinject o Read, reviewed and analyzed data to enter into a MySQL database for the Online Faculty Information System (OFIS) projecto Developed part of the web based OFIS project using programming languages like Python, PHP, HTML and CSSo Tested the OFIS website for errors and did debuggingo Performed web application testing using Selenium, Twill and Webinject
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City of Brampton
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Student Capital Works Inspector
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
• Inspected construction of capital works projects per contract specifications, OPSS, and safety protocols (scale of $300,000 – $2M projects) • Tracked and reported site activities, quantities of completed work, labour force, and physical resources • Inspected construction of capital works projects per contract specifications, OPSS, and safety protocols (scale of $300,000 – $2M projects) • Tracked and reported site activities, quantities of completed work, labour force, and physical resources
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University of Waterloo EcoCAR Team (UWAFT)
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vehicle Engineer
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Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
o Re-wiring components of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid Caro Trouble-shooting and re-programming electrical components of the car with Matlab/Simulinko Modeling with Solidworks and manufacturing custom parts for the caro Organizing and arranging shop tools o Re-wiring components of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid Caro Trouble-shooting and re-programming electrical components of the car with Matlab/Simulinko Modeling with Solidworks and manufacturing custom parts for the caro Organizing and arranging shop tools
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Education
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University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Option
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