Lead Energy System Designer - Mechanical

• Sep 2022 - Present

Technical Project Manager

• Dec 2021 - Sep 2022

-Led execution of custom fabrication projects through engineering and production-Prioritized design tasks and schedules for a project team, adapt to dynamic schedules and change in resources-Coordinated with production, contractors and customers to create project schedules-Drove design and fabrication of projects to comply with required standards and specifications-Provided engineering technical support for sales and applications-Drove continuous improvement in engineering hours (standardization), manufacturing technology and processess

Mechanical Design Lead

• Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

-Developed mechanical design for custom fabrication projects-Setup Solidworks design and training for the MMSC Engineering team-Developed internal Solidworks training in sheet metal, weldments, large assemblies, and design work flow-Drove standardization (design library) and migration from 2D to 3D CAD-Static Structural Analysis (FEA in Solidworks to ensure technical compliance of steel structures for structural approvals)-Pursued and created mechanical solutions within budget and schedule

Lead Mechanical Designer

• Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

• Lead mechanical design in New Product/Applications, from concept development to design specifications/scope for Engineering (Oct 2020 - Aug 2021)• Lead mechanical design projects in Engineering (Dec 2019 - Sep 2020)• Played key technical roles in development of Modular Assembly Design, Mobile Covid Isolation Units, and Stackable Energy Storage System at AVL• Provided direction to a cross-functional team to deliver detailed designs for manufacturing• Pursue solutions and workarounds for delays and bottlenecks in product/project delivery• Develop complex 3D models and assemblies, detailed 2D fabrication, part and assembly drawings using SolidWorks• Coordinate with production, QA and procurement to ensure on time availability of design and drawings• Consult project managers and customers on impact of scope changes, process workarounds and changes, process bottlenecks, technical concerns or questions• Investigate and analyse design proposals, manufacturing feasibility, project scope and budget• Analyse and review customer change requests to quantify impact to schedule and budget• Optimize large SolidWorks assemblies for workflow efficiency• Quote and release material in accordance to schedule

Mechanical Designer

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

• Design Power Distribution and Battery/Hybrid Power Enclosures and other custom products in a large-scale fabrication and assembly environment• Played key roles in standardizing CAD subassemblies in Solidworks PDM• Proactively assessed for improvements in mechanical geometry, assembly order and production processes• Develop designs for large assemblies, 3D CAD models (Solidworks), and production drawings• Design integration of UL142 tanks in diesel generator enclosure applications• Generated airflow and pressure drop calculations to ensure technical compliance and reliability• Reviewed/generated acoustical and structural calculations to ensure compliance to customer site requirements

Business Research & Travel

• Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

- Traveled through 7 countries in 12 months - Explored avenues in IT and software solutions outsourcing to Middle East and South Asia - Explored avenues in manufacturing wool and leather products in South Asia - Traveled through 7 countries in 12 months - Explored avenues in IT and software solutions outsourcing to Middle East and South Asia - Explored avenues in manufacturing wool and leather products in South Asia

Fleet Reliability Engineer Co-op

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

• Roles in project management, Statistical Data Analysis and technical writing • Quality assurance data collection projects • Analysed data for presentations and reliability reports including use of FMEA, RCA • Estimated daily work scopes for CN Rail maintenance shops across the US and Canada • Worked with CN Rail shop managers all over US and Canada to resolve all potential bottlenecks • Managed technical resources for CN Rail and General Electric • Consulted heavy duty mechanics and electricians on repair processes and quality issues

Manufacturing Engineer

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Designed, quoted and developed production line fixtures • Developed floor plans in AutoCAD • Evaluated, quoted and developed production line fixtures • Participated in business wide projects to lean out manufacturing processes by using Six Sigma techniques • Monitored data collection for testing of manufacturing process changes • Wrote technical documents, work instructions, quotations and bill of materials • Designed, quoted and developed production line fixtures • Developed floor plans in AutoCAD • Evaluated, quoted and developed production line fixtures • Participated in business wide projects to lean out manufacturing processes by using Six Sigma techniques • Monitored data collection for testing of manufacturing process changes • Wrote technical documents, work instructions, quotations and bill of materials