Professional Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer with practical experience in 3D CAD modeling, mechanical drafting, and quality control in manufacturing environments. Skilled in AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks (CSWA), with working knowledge of DFMA, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and ISO 9001. Experienced in creating inspection tools, improving part accuracy, and supporting design and production teams across machinery, fabrication, and roll forming divisions.
- Strong experience in 2D sketching, 3D modeling using SolidWorks (CSWA), AutoCAD, Inventor, and Onshape.
- Applied knowledge of ASME Y14.5 – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements, quality, and expertise in metrology.
- Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (Microsoft Dynamics 365) systems, and document/data control systems such as Autodesk Vault, SolidWorks PDM, and SharePoint.
- Strong understanding of the machine operations and processes/sequences required to finish a part.
Technical Skills
CAD Software: SolidWorks (CSWA), Inventor, AutoCAD
CAD Simulation: SolidWorks Simulation, FEA
Design Methods: DFM, DFA, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Tolerance & Cost Analysis
Manufacturing & QC Tools: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC Machining, Reverse Engineering, Fixture Design, Weldment drawings
Automation & QA: Excel Templates & Calculators, SPC, Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys), QMS, First-off & ITP Development
Software & Systems: PDM, ERP (Dynamics 365), SharePoint, Power Automate, Autodesk Vault
Professional Experience
Samco Machinery Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
September 2022 – PRESENT
Quality Control Technician (Design Support)
- Engineered precision fixtures in AutoCAD/Inventor, improving inspection accuracy and cutting processing time by 30%.
- Developed inspection calculators & Excel automation, reducing manual input by 70% and errors by 30%. Ex, b-j.me/t-qc
- Designed go/no-go gauges and inspection workflows, aligning with customer and assembly specifications.
- Collaborated cross‑functionally to remove over‑tolerance features from roll‑formed designs, lowering manufacturing cost by 15%.
- Trained 20+ operators, technicians, and inspectors on inspection and other quality procedures.
- Recognized as the “Floating Guy” by the VP of Quality for supporting all major divisions, including Machinery, Assembly, Roll Forming, and Fabrication.
- Performed reverse engineering of products from future roll forming customers.
- Applied GD&T to first-off welders, machinists reducing rework across four production divisions.
- Led corrective action via 8D & SPC, averting repeat non-conformities and enhancing product conformity.
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