Manufacturing Engineer

• Dec 2022 - Present

Manufacturing Engineer

• Jun 2017 - Nov 2022

Napoleon Group of Companies is an international manufacturing company with strong orientation for Grills, HVAC and Fireplaces (Hearth). • Providing technical support for production and assembly processes in machinery, CNC, welding, painting, and assembly. • Identifying bottlenecks in production lines and develop solutions to improve production rate. Cycle time studies and balancing the work flow to optimize efficiency • Conducting root cause analysis of production and quality issues, and developing effective permanent corrective actions. • Conducting technical research to identify process improvement opportunities. • Developing and implementing process improvements to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Building the business case to support the changes. Managing capital expenditure projects including: the development of the project savings and payback, issuing the request for quote, comparison of the potential vendors, monitoring project timing, managing equipment/ capital build expenditure with supplier(s) and managing project startup with the proper training and documentation. • Supporting new product development by working with R&D through prototype validation, design for manufacturing, and development of the assembly process. Managing the new product launch and process development from prototype acceptance. • Optimizing and implementing plant layout changes for the purpose of improving material flow, space requirements and productivity improvements. • Evaluate new product designs for necessary tooling requirements. Designing and drawing (SolidWorks 3D, 2D) fixtures, jigs & dies for new and existing production processes. Supporting the fabrication and assembly process for all stated above. • Lead teams with the manufacturing team leaders and supervisors to improve the manufacturing processes. • Mentor and train process specialists and junior level manufacturing engineers Show less

Manufacturing Engineer

• 2013 - Jun 2016

(aka DUCool ltd) international manufacturing company, with branches in China, USA and India. Industrial HVAC, air cooling and dehumidification systems assembly. • In charge of company’s major product line improvements and support. • Leading engineering projects for product improvements and cost reduction. • Analyzing, designing & providing solutions for manufacturing problems and product's failures. • Designing & drafting 2D / 3D / CAD different parts, assemblies and systems. • Creating and running FEM / FEA structural simulations for different parts / fixtures / structures. • Mass production efficiency, Quality and Industrial standards implementation. • Responsible for product's BOM and ECR/ECO processes. • Participation in development and testing of new products. • Communication with contractors, vendors and suppliers – domestic and international. • Participated in UL standard certification, validation and inspection. • Participated in ISO 9001 certification, validation and inspection. • Managing a team of 4 R&D technicians. • In 2015 promoted to Engineering Manager on Israeli site. Show less

Development and Production Engineer

• 2012 - 2013

developing and manufacturing industrial customized solutions for industry. (Machining, sheet metal, welding, electrical, pipe fitting, robotics, hydraulics, gears, motors, bearings etc.). • Creating a machine concept according to client's specifications. • Implementing the concept into manufacturing project file • Designing & drafting 2D / 3D / CAD different parts, assemblies and systems. • Creating Bill of materials (BOM), assembly and machining drawings, schedule control. • Supervising the manufacturing process from the beginning and until product’s delivery to the client. • Creating and running FEM / FEA structural and dynamic simulations. • On client’s site support and maintenance. • Managing a 20 personas production and assembly team. Show less

Teaching assistant

• 2008 - 2013

• Teaching, assisting and lecturing in different academic courses• Setting up the experiment equipment during laboratories classes• Preparing homework drills, class assignments, PowerPoint presentations for class and assisting in compiling the exams.• Checking homework and exams• Personal tutoringCourses: “Heat Transfer” “Computerized engineering drafting” (SolidWorks) “Finite Elements” (ANSYS) “Experimental measuring methods and methodology”

R&D Engineer

• 2011 - 2012

Government institution for roads and traffic research & improvement in Israel. Contract in a start-up innovative project in electro-mechanical field.• Developing computerized numerical algorithms for predicting road pavement's reactions.• Experimental work and models validation.• Project prototype design and building.• Data collection and analysis.

Research assistant

• 2005 - 2008

Design and execution of scientific systems and experiments.• Concept design up to specifications and system assembly.• Engineering measuring and models / drawings creation (2D / 3D / SolidWorks)• Engineering measurements and drawings: 2D, 3D & CAD, SolidWorks, pen & paper.• Hands-on and different technical tools work experience.• Machining, sheet metal, pipe fitting, hydraulics, motors, bearings and gear transmissions.