Project Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

VP, Manufacturing

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

Design Responsibilities: • End-to-end design of several key systems within our machine, from initial conceptualization and iterations of prototyping and testing through to detailed design, manufacturing and assembly of complete customer facing solutions • Extensive 3D modelling and engineering drawing creation (Solidworks), testing and analysis (Solidworks FEA, Excel, Matlab, etc), and hands on fabrication, testing and assembly (3D printing, hand and machine tool use including mill/lathe, electrical wiring for power and sensors, etc) Manufacturing Responsibilities: • Coordinated the manufacture of thousands of parts with dozens of local and foreign suppliers, including a wide array of CNC manufactured parts, fabricated weldments, sheet metal components, plastics, and finishing operations • Management of our full machine CAD model and bill of materials, tracking over 80 subsystems and roughly 10,000 components • Creation and implementation of validation procedures to assess the build quality and functionality of all aspects of our machines prior to commissioning • Preparation of engineering drawings for all of my own parts and assemblies, as well as review and approval of all drawings created by our hardware team prior to manufacture • Receiving, inventory management and quality control of fabricated parts Management Responsibilities: • Managed our Assembly Technician and Hardware Engineers through the build, test, and validation phases of our project • Managed our team of Hardware Engineers through all stages of the design process • Provided cost projections and manufacturing/assembly timelines • Purchased all required parts and components for the assembly of our machines • Collaborated effectively with the Electrical, Software, Industrial Design, and Product Quality teams to overcome obstacles and achieve effective multi-disciplinary solutions • Warehouse management, including specification, purchasing, installation, and servicing of shop equipment Show less

Skilled Labourer

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

• Operated heavy equipment (bobcats and excavators) safely in a construction-site environment • Organized and managed sub-crews of 3-5 labourers on a project basis • Used site plans and elevations to set subgrade heights for stairs, walls, concrete, asphalt, etc. • Independently solved problems effectively and responsibly for long periods of time • Operated heavy equipment (bobcats and excavators) safely in a construction-site environment • Organized and managed sub-crews of 3-5 labourers on a project basis • Used site plans and elevations to set subgrade heights for stairs, walls, concrete, asphalt, etc. • Independently solved problems effectively and responsibly for long periods of time

Mechanical Engineering Student

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

• Modified and upgraded electrical, computer, and mechanical systems in a compressor test station. This included solenoid and relay wiring, data acquisition unit setup and configuration, signal filtering, and pneumatic system design • Developed and ran test programs for the compressor test apparatus to determine baseline characteristics and durability of test units • Diagnosed compressor failure mechanisms for warrantee return claims and reported on the findings • Designed a high-precision wear measurement apparatus for a linkage-arm cycle tester to determine the durability of rod end bushings. Had all drawings made and sent for in house manufacturing • Created and updated Solidworks 3D models and engineering drawings on a daily basis for use in sales, marketing, fabrication, and testing. Passed a 3 week introductory GD&T training course for in-house manufacturing drawings • Wrote technical reports, Engineering Change Notices/Requests, Standard Operating Procedures, and Operation Manuals for in and out of house use Show less

Trainee Engineer

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

• Researched modelling methods of permeability in liquid composite moulding applications through texts and scholarly papers • Designed a test rig for the purpose of accurately determining the permeability constants of composite fiber pre-forms for use in computational models of the injection moulding process • Modelled the permeability test apparatus using Solidworks • Selected, sourced, and ordered all parts and materials • Performed strength calculations to ensure the unit would meet deflection and durability requirements • Created an analytical tool in Excel to generate permeability values from test rig output data • Created composite test panels using light resin transfer moulding (LRTM) and vacuum infusion techniques, and analyzed the material characteristics and defects of the panels • Analyzed the curing process of polyester resin through thermal imaging analysis and infrared spectroscopy • Wrote Knowledge in Practice Documents (KPDs) for use on the company webpage, as well as test procedures, reports, operating guides, and safety documents Show less

Assistant Test Engineer

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

• Maintained, and assembled/disassembled Vanadium redox battery stacks both in shop and on site • Designed small scale test-rigs and performed tests to identify and rectify fluid dynamics issues in the test stacks • Operated the primary battery cell test stand, and collected and analyzed data using advanced Excel functions • Maintained test stand fluid circuit involving gauge/valve installations, leak repairs, PVC pipe replacement, etc. • Handled and disposed of hazardous materials safely with accordance to WHIMIS practices Show less