Résumé
Work Experience
Datum Tool Design Inc.
Perth, Ontario
July 2019 – Present
Provide solutions to reduce and/or eliminate engineering workflow bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Develop custom software applications in VB.NET to automate processes that are not value added. Provide training for Siemens NX with emphasis on modelling using best practices.
MetriCan Mfg. Co. Inc.
Oakville, Ontario
May 2012 – June 2019
Design Progressive and Transfer dies for automotive components using Siemens NX. Update and develop new components for Siemens NX Progressive Die Wizard Standard Part Library. Customize Siemens NX to automate redundant design processes using Visual Basic. Setup and run simulations, using AutoForm V5.1 FEA software, to develop forming processes. Operate Romer 7-Axis Laser Scanner and process data in Polyworks Software for tool development and reverse engineering. Update and maintain designs to most recent revisions and developments. Provided IT support including software installation, software consultation and application training.
Beta-Tech Inc.
Barrie, Ontario
Sept 2010 – May 2011
Design Progressive and Transfer Dies using SolidWorks 2010 in a fast paced work environment. Set up and solve forming simulations using Dynaform Finite Element Analysis Software for process development. Perform routine IT duties within the organization. Oversee and advise on installation and purchase of new company server.
Upland Technologies Inc.
Cambridge, Ontario
Oct 2009 –Mar 2010
Designed tools to form and assemble automotive muffler components. Assembled and inspected components and tooling to ensure conformity.
Eagle Precision Technologies Ltd.
Brantford, Ontario
Nov 2001 – Mar 2009
Tool Designer, Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
Designed tools and fixtures to form, expand, swage, notch, pierce and cut tubes primarily used in the automotive exhaust industry. Designed tools for assembling muffler and exhaust components. Designs modeled and detailed using Pro/Engineer CAD software. Supervised development of new tooling and co-ordinated re-work with the machine shop. Provided buy-off and P.P.A.P. support for new tooling and machines.
Tool Tryout, May 2003 - Aug 2004Verified tooling met customer specifications. Troubleshot and remedied tools that produced non-conforming parts. Assembled precision tools and fixtures. Setup and optimized new tooling and machines used in automated production lines. Manufactured parts using conventional machining methods.
Tool Room Machinist, Nov 2001 - May 2003Manufactured parts using conventional machining methods.
Brown Falcon Tool and Machine
Burlington, Ontario
Aug 2001– Oct 2001
Manufactured parts using conventional machining methods.
Assembled and maintained precision stamping tools.
Falcon Tool and Mould
Lindsay, Ontario
Apr 1998 – Aug 2001
Built progressive dies for automotive sector from raw materials to finished product. Developed part blanks for production tools. Developed part blanks for prototype tooling as well as supervised prototype production. Machined parts to using conventional methods. Assisted in training apprentices. Consulted for CAD applications including Cadkey 97 and AutoCAD R14. Opened the shop.
L&K Machine and Tool Company Limited
Concord, Ontario
Feb 1998 - Apr 1998
Manufactured parts using conventional machining methods.
Education
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
1998
Graduated with Mechanical Engineering Technician - Tool and Die Maker Diploma
Graduated with Honours and also received the Dean’s Award from the Faculty of Science and Technology
Toronto, Ontario
Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology
1990
Graduated with an Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma
Peterborough, Ontario
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
1986
Graduated with O.S.S.G.D.
Peterborough, Ontario