Mechanical Engineering Technologist

• Oct 2021 - Present

Project Coordinator

• Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

In my most recent role I managed teams of up to 5 engineers in AS/RS system projects for clients across the US, Canada and Australia including Goodyear, Canadian Tire, The Beer Store and numerous food and beverage manufacturers. I designed and presented solutions that improved throughput through software or robotics enhancements and retrofits, and coordinated teams to implement upgrades and troubleshoot issues. In my most recent role I managed teams of up to 5 engineers in AS/RS system projects for clients across the US, Canada and Australia including Goodyear, Canadian Tire, The Beer Store and numerous food and beverage manufacturers. I designed and presented solutions that improved throughput through software or robotics enhancements and retrofits, and coordinated teams to implement upgrades and troubleshoot issues.

CI Specialist

• May 2018 - Mar 2020

In this role I led the consolidation of production between two plants for a custom cabinet manufacturer, moving production from a 30,000 sq. ft. facility into a 100,000 sq. ft. facility to reduce costs and achieve ROI within 18 months. I developed a new layout and workflow that accommodated 180 staff in the consolidated plant and allowed the company to significantly improve throughput and health and safety. I also managed a project to select and install two automated sanding lines, which resulted in a 30% productivity increase while improving product quality and drastically reducing defects. For this project I conducted root cause analysis and continuous evaluations of production processes to optimize quality, as well as managing budgets and timelines, creating RFQs, negotiating contractor quotes, and awarding contracts. Show less

Mechanical Designer

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

I commissioned a robotic weld cell for short runs of standard parts for a custom manufacturer of material handling equipment, which reduced costs by eliminating manual welding. I also established an additive manufacturing program for the 3D-printed manufacture of jig and fixtures and specialized food-grade plastic parts, which reduced manufacturing costs. These projects involved defining customer needs, designing solutions and managing the installation of custom material handling systems. Show less

Research Associate (Contract)

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

In this role I led productivity projects for small to medium sized companies, including (1) the reworking of a local cleaning supply company’s production space to increase production efficiency 20% by introducing one-piece flow methodology, (2) reducing double handling of product, and (3) rolling out a Kanban system to better manage raw product inventory. In this role I led productivity projects for small to medium sized companies, including (1) the reworking of a local cleaning supply company’s production space to increase production efficiency 20% by introducing one-piece flow methodology, (2) reducing double handling of product, and (3) rolling out a Kanban system to better manage raw product inventory.

Project Engineering Student

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

I worked alongside the project engineer on a new product launch to supply Volkswagen with exterior body panels for a tier one automotive parts supplier. This involved participating in APQP and PPAP meetings and leading quality discussions, as well as managing and scheduling special and trial builds of sub-assemblies and shipping to the customer within a tight deadline. I worked alongside the project engineer on a new product launch to supply Volkswagen with exterior body panels for a tier one automotive parts supplier. This involved participating in APQP and PPAP meetings and leading quality discussions, as well as managing and scheduling special and trial builds of sub-assemblies and shipping to the customer within a tight deadline.