Director, Engineering

• Nov 2021 - Present

Engineering Functional Lead

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

- Responsible for leading teams of subject matter experts in mechanical, electrical and process engineering to allow for successful on-time execution of engineering projects- Managing, coordinating and optimizing internal and external resource loadings through use of an integrated planning system to meet project quality, budget and schedule targets- Developing and mentoring team members so they can effectively manage their performance goals and targets

Assistant Program Manager and Project Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2020

- Initiated, planned, executed, and completed work packages in collaboration with external customers on a program with up to 100 full-time employees - Delivered a detailed program plan worth over $100-million dollars that was signed by Audi AG - Developed several important organizational process assets for planning and executing projects that are in use throughout the company - Helped to lead a fuel cell stack assembly and testing team to successfully deliver numerous prototype fuel cells to Audi - Tracked and forecasted project costs on a program with an annual budget of over $25-million Show less

Manager, Industrial Engines

• Nov 2014 - Sep 2015

- Managed a team of three intermediate level engineers by providing coaching and encouraging career development- Oversaw team design activities while managing project budgets and maintaining detailed schedules- Communicated daily with upper-level management, finance, customers and other international stakeholders- Planned and executed industrial team vision and strategy in development, sales and production

Team Lead, Engineering

• Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

- Led technical fuel system development effort for an industrial natural gas/propane 2.4L engine- Designed and validated electrical, mechanical and software systems to UL 558, CSA, EPA and CARB standards- Developed assembly, parts, service and troubleshooting manuals and trained dealers and technicians on effective electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Engine Development Engineer

• Mar 2008 - Jul 2012

- Conducted internal combustion engine testing using AVL Puma, DSpace and Horiba DAQ systems - Programmed Microsoft Excel macro tools to greatly improve data analysis efficiency- Engineered and installed automated hot test data acquisition system for engine assembly production line- Developed, built and tested multiple engine and accessory engine harnesses for industrial applications- Conducted numerous design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEA) and design verification plans and reports (DVP&R)- Specified controller area network (CAN) requirements according to SAE J1939 and KWP2000 protocols- Documented multiple failure analyses and successfully implemented solutions using a Westport Failure Report and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)- Assisted in writing engine software control algorithms for automotive on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems and emissions management modules Show less

Field Services Engineer

• Dec 2007 - Feb 2008

- Performed troubleshooting of heavy-duty class 8 trucks with Westport engines on-site in various customer locations across Australia- Liaised with the truck operators, fleet managers and other stakeholders on the operation and status of the engines and other supplementary systems (hydraulic, coolant and fuel systems)

Combustion, Performance and Emissions Engineer

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

- Performance tested a prototype bus engine fuel system in collaboration with Translink- Investigated and successfully developed solutions for various engine issues for medium duty bus and truck engines in an engine test cell environment- Successfully completed emissions testing for Cummins Westport engines at external testing facilities

Controls Engineer

• May 2004 - Dec 2005

- Assisted in devising a proprietary and patented start of combustion (SOC) sensor system for use on internal combustion engines- Designed, fabricated and tested a rugged inlet metering valve current sensor system for use in a harsh on-vehicle environment

Senior Co-op Student

• May 2003 - Aug 2003

- Redesigned and assembled the commercial version of the Sulfur Hexafloride Decomposition Products Gas Detector - Redesigned and assembled the commercial version of the Sulfur Hexafloride Decomposition Products Gas Detector

Electrical Auditor

• May 2002 - Jan 2003

- Performed verification work and on-site electrical audits of industrial and commercial facilities. - Performed verification work and on-site electrical audits of industrial and commercial facilities.