Professional Summary

Innovative and forward-thinking engineering professional with 5+ years of experience in CNC programming, CAD design, process optimization, and lights-out machining. A keen observer and quick learner with a proven track record of enhancing efficiency, precision, and productivity in manufacturing workflows. Combines a passion for learning and programming with a creative and analytical approach to problem-solving, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Key Skills

Professional Experience

Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Canadian Babbitt Bearings — Brantford, ON | 2023 – 2024

• Led the manufacturing department overseeing daily operations, ensured adherence to production schedules and conducted regular meetings to review progress, address challenges, and align team efforts with organizational objectives.
• Spearheaded the implementation of lights-out machining on the Matsuura H-Plus 630, optimizing workflows for unattended operation during non-working hours, which increased production capacity by 30%.
• Acted as a liaison between management and the shop floor to ensure alignment of managerial strategies with operational plans.
• Provided mentorship to junior team members, offering training on CNC programming techniques and CAD design
• Led and reviewed key manufacturing projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards were consistently met.

Manufacturing Engineer
Canadian Babbitt Bearings — Brantford, ON | 2020 – 2023

• Created and optimized CNC programs for multi-axis machining centers, including the Matsuura H-Plus 630, DMG Ecomill, and Toshiba TUE, along with other milling and turning machines.
• Designed and implemented standardized CNC template programs to streamline programming tasks, enhance consistency, and programming times.
• Programmed lathes with live tooling, combined milling and turning operations reducing setup and cycle times.
• Partnered with vendors to source cost-effective yet high-quality tooling solutions that improved machining efficiency and accuracy.

Junior Manufacturing Engineer
Canadian Babbitt Bearings — Brantford, ON | 2019 – 2020

• Designed complex solid models and fixtures using SolidWorks, ensuring accurate and efficient setups for challenging machining tasks.
• Reverse-engineered products and components as needed, utilizing calipers, micrometers, and CMMs to develop detailed CAD models.

Projects & Achievements

• Lights-Out Machining for Matsuura H-Plus 630: Successfully implemented lights-out machining, increased production capacity by 30% through optimized machine utilization.
• Workflow Automation and Data Integration: Designed and deployed a custom data-processing application that integrated CRM outputs into dashboards, reports, and automated alerts. Streamlined workflows by automating manual data entry and analysis tasks, reducing errors and improving decision-making efficiency.

Education