Skills Summary

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Technical Experienced in CAD packages such as Catia V5, NX 3.0 & 5.0 and AutoCAD Experienced in TPS, Kaizen, 5S and other Toyota lean manufacturing techniques Experienced with many aspects of automotive industrial testing Knowledgeable with many aspects of automotive repair Experienced with a large variety of hand and power tools Proficient user of Windows, MS Office, and Linux systems Certified WHMIS training

Interpersonal Application based automotve design and problem solving skills from MTC Strong interpersonal/leadership skills from project management at TMMC and Gov. of Canada Enthusiastic and quick learner Excellent customer support and interaction skills Solid troubleshooting skills gained from test lab and repair shop experience Strong teamwork skills from working in test lab Accomplished team player

Employment

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Multimatic Technical Center - Markham, ON Student Design Engineer - Stamped Welded Assemblies Group

May 2008 - August 2008

• Created 3D CAD models of automotive components
• Calculated and analysed welded suspension assemblhy tolerance stack data
• Designed tooling for carbon fiber chassis component layup
• Updated, corrected and created 2D production drawings
• Designed a stamped suspension assembly based on test and analysis results
• Designed small experiments to prove concepts

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada - Cambridge, ON / Woodstock, ON Assistant Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering - Woodstock Materials Pilot

Sept 2007 - Dec 2007

• Managed implementation of new manufacturing technique for Woodstock plant
• Co-ordinated design and fabrication of both prototype and production systems for new plant
• Worked directly with numerous vendors to meet project goals
• Designed conveyance systems for materials within the plant
• Assisted other team members in implementation of a "whole plant" simulation software
• Assisted in implementation of a new automated material transfer system
• Effectively tracked numerous project, ensuring no details were missed
• Learned firsthand Toyota production techniques, including TPS, TPB, Kaizen, Genchi Genbutsu, and 5S

Public Works Government Services Canada - Ottawa, ON Assistant Project Manager

Jan 2007 - April 2007

• Assisted lead project managers on construction fitup of a seven tower, multi-million dollar government complex
• Effectively tracked financial transactions, invoices, changes to the contract and ammendments to the contract
• Worked directly with the General Contractor, Architect and various other subcontractors to meet mutual goals
• Documented all steps of negotiations and contract details
• Organized and administered an online repository for documents relating to the project
• Effectively followed government procedure in every task undertaken
• Correlated physical progress and financial spending covering all aspects of the project, and prepared reports outlining the differences
• Assisted project managers with design and implementation of a security system, encompassing all aspects of building security

Multimatic Manufacturing - Concord, ON Test Lab Technician

May 2005 - Sept 2005, Jan 2006 - August 2006

• Performed government mandated testing, internal conformance, and engineering validation testing
• Worked directly with design engineers to solve development problems
• Created and implemented repair procedures for test lab gearboxes that significantly reduced cost of operations
• Developed a Test Lab Procedures Guide to train new hires, reducing their ramp-up time
• Carried out scheduled monthly testing in a timely fashion while maintaining high quality of work
• Designed fixtures to accomodate new testing procedures
  

Rick McCloskey Service - Ottawa, ON Mechanic's Apprentice / Gas Attendant

May 2002 - August 2004

• Assisted mechanics with complex jobs, i.e. engine, A/C and electrical repair
• Performed oil changes, brake work, and various other small repairs without assistance
• Gained extensive hands-on technical skills and detailed automotive knowledge
• Trusted with the responsibility of closing the shop at night
• Developed excellent communication skills through direct interaction with customers

Relevant Projects

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• Currently working on the 2009 U. Waterloo FSAE Team, designing the shifter and suspension uprights
• Designed and machined numerous components on the '08 and '07 cars

Education

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University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON

September 2004 - Present

• Candidate for degree of Bachelor in Applied Science (BASc) Honours Mechanical Engineering, Co-operative Program, at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

Brookfield High School - Ottawa, ON

September 2000 - June 2004

• Ontario Scholar (average over 80%)
• Honour Society (average over 80%) in gr. 9, 10, 11 and 12

Interests and Hobbies

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• Passionate about cars and the motorsport industry
• Own a 1990 Mazda Miata, and do a large amount of service myself
• Enjoy driving, and have competed in both autocross and karting events
• Enjoy building, working on, and fixing mechanical devices
• Enjoy working on cars, and have taken classes on vehicle restoration
• Active member of the U. Waterloo FSAE Team
• Member of the SAE student chapter