Experience

Camar Mill Systems

• Canada
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Engineer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Camar provides design, process equipment, automation, and project management to the agricultural feed and grain handling industry. * Design and project management of $30M state of the art feed mill * Design and project management of new ship loader installation at a major port terminal * Project management of $20M grain storage and supply facility, to support new flour mill * Manage cost control of project progress * Design equipment and review supplier equipment designs * Recruit staff to grow company resources Show less



Argo Division - Ontario Drive & Gear Limited

• Executive Engineer

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  * Led strategic development projects from concept through to implementation* Provided technical council for business development projects* Reviewed and advised on divisional strategy* Liaised with suppliers to ensure technical excellence* Liaised with customers for clear understanding and communication of product opportunities

• R&D Manager

  • Feb 1994 - Apr 2015

  * Head of Engineering, spearheading all aspects of engineering as ODG grew from $5 M/yr to over $55 M and from 50 employees to over 220; managed six engineering employees.* Provided engineering resources for the transition to lean manufacturing operations* Hired and trained over 20 employees including engineers, technologists, technicians, and co-op students.* Did new product presentations and product support seminars at International Distributor Meetings* Managed development of vehicle documentation including Parts and Operator's Manuals Show less



3M Canada Inc.

• Senior Project Engineer

  • Sep 1993 - Feb 1994

  In the Tape Division of 3M Canada Inc.* Investigated and proposed several alternatives for $600,000 adhesive storage upgrade at the London site.* Researched blown film manufacturing equipment and installations for potential new business.

• Intermediate Project Engineer

  • Jul 1989 - Sep 1993

  * Managed printed packaging tape project from specification stage through to installation and startup, requiring liaison with marketing, laboratory, and production. Acquired diplomacy in dealing with the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, and Ontario Hydro.* Managed upgrade of the winder and unwind shafts of the coater in Perth Ontario, requiring careful coordination of maintenance and production during a Christmas shutdown.* Represented department on Engineering Information Systems committee. Show less