James P.

Experience

• Mechanical Design Engineer Horstman Canada · Full-time Nov 2020 – Present 5 yrs 1 mos Brampton, ON, Canada • Designed prototype hydro-pneumatic struts and dampers for military vehicles.
  • Designed and built hydraulic vehicle height management systems.
  • Completed component and system validation, ensuring performance targets are met.
  • Planned and managed new projects, prepared material costs, and estimates for new products.
  • Optimized existing designs for cost, weight reduction, and function.
  • Prepared Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), risk assessments, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for new designs.
• Mechanical Design Engineer Linamar - The Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence · Full-time Oct 2018 – Oct 2022 4 yrs Guelph, ON, Canada • Designed limited slip differentials for the automotive industry.
  • Tested automotive systems and components, compiled, and analyzed test data.
  • Developed DFMEAs and accessed designs for failure modes.
  • Developed DVP&R reports to validate design changes.
  • Supported manufacturing on production related issues.
  • Generated and implemented cost reduction on automotive components.
• Mechanical Engineer General Dynamics Land Systems · Full-time Feb 2015 – Sep 2018 3 yrs 7 mos London, ON, Canada • Developed driveline components, subsystems verification test plans.
  • Performed failure analysis and corrective action for components that have failed during in field operations as well as during manufacturing.
  • Examined drawings to determine test specifications and problems involved in re-design or changing materials.
  • Developed test plans and engaged external laboratories to supplement in-house laboratory capabilities.
• CAD Technician NAV Canada · Full-time Nov 2014 – Feb 2015 3 mos Ottawa, ON, Canada • Reviewed drawings for technical accuracy and consistency across the company.
  • Revised racking layouts, cable runs, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and floor plans for antennae and communication equipment used in communication sites across Canada.
  • Created sketches and drawings of facility layouts and structures.
• Mechanical Engineer E.O.D.C. · Full-time Oct 2014 – Oct 2014 0 mos Ottawa, ON, Canada • Manufactured armor for military vehicles.
  • Performed engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, pressure, and force for machine and tool designs.
  • Designed custom machinery including fixtures and tooling.
  • Prepared detailed assembly manuals, drawings, and bill of materials to initiate and control production work.