Work Experience

 

Engineer 1 - Product Development

Ballard Power Systems

May 2017 - Dec 2017 (8 months)

September 2014 - April 2015 (8 months, Co-op Position)

​As Engineer 1:

• Supported the development of new production line through assembly fixture validation, specifying tooling, and creation and maintenance of technical documents for manufacturing. Highlight was achieving 4 Sigma capability for all torque tooling while remaining under budget by 40%.

 

• Provided production floor support through ECO processing, rapid part sourcing, equipment troubleshooting, new process development, and constant collaboration with technicians, engineers and supply chain. Implemented a new process that cut total time from 10 minutes to 1 minute.

 

• Designed and manufactured production equipment accessories (splash guards, specialized enclosures, etc.) to increase accessibility and user safety.

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As a Co-Op Student:

• Proven ability of managing multiple projects (10+) with competing deadlines while being involved in all aspects: determining scope and schedule of each project, data collection and analysis (Excel, Minitab), and translating complex results into key messages.

 

• Experience with numerous materials testing concepts and techniques, adapting test procedures to support continuous improvement, and creation of the associated documentation used company-wide.

 

Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

National Research Council of Canada - DRAO

Jan 2014 - April 2014

 

• Led a project to successfully design, fabricate, and validate a 0.25 m3 prototype Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) shielding enclosure, with many size and electrical constraints as wells as a project deadline of 4 months.

 

• Researched extensively to document current industry standards and produced a detailed design in SolidWorks, and fabricated prototype using sheet metal and machining practices.

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• Developed and executed validation tests, prepared results in a technical report, and completed a formal presentation to management.

 

• Prototype achieved 2x the electromagnetic interference attenuation than that of a commercially available alternative.

 

Engineering Intern

WhiteWater West Industries Ltd.

May 2012 - April 2012

 

• Supported technology transfer by updating outdated and incomplete technical documentation.

 

• Developed Excel tool to assess metrics such as time estimates, resources, and critical path management to improve project management efficiency and provide quantitative data for feedback.