Toronto, Ontario, Canada, phone: 647-668-2449, email: vnae@hotmail.com, Skype name: vasile.nae

 

OBJECTIVES

 

Obtain an interesting, challenging and fulfilling position as a Mechanical (Machine) Design Engineer, or similar, with a progressive, dynamic, innovative organization.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

- Extensive Canadian and USA experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in design of machines, sheet metal processing equipment, rollforming, slitting, blanking, cut-to-length & special purpose machinery, rolling mills, conveyors, packaging & automation systems, automotive, tractors, farm machinery, food, footwear, clothing & textile machines;

- 2D/3D parametric design/modeling/detailing in SolidWorks (2005÷2019), Inventor (2008÷2014+2018÷2019) and AutoCAD (1996÷2014) (model/paper space);

- Engineering calculations and F.E.A, prices calculations;

- Consummate skills for both classical and CAD design, working in both imperial and metric systems;

- Strong knowledge of ISO 9000 and GD&T (ASME Y14.5M-1994) (European and American standards);

- Team player, honest, quick-learner, excellent interpersonal skills, detail/results-oriented, ambitious, dynamic & flexible;

- Computer literate: SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Catia, Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics UGS-NX, MathCAD, Lotus Notes, Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Windows and Internet.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

 

2019 ÷ Present    Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineering Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

· Parametric mechanical design/modeling/detailing of metal processing equipment and special purpose machinery, using Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor + AutoCAD;

· Perform engineering calculations and F.E.A;

· Design assemblies and details with corresponding bill of materials;

· Technical support for fabrication.

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2016 ÷ 2019    Machinery Design Engineer

Roca Industrial and Alten Technology Group - Bucharest

· Design/modeling/detailing conveyors, handling systems, automatic packaging machines for Roca, plus urban and industrial waste treatment and selection facilities for Alten, in SolidWorks and Inventor;

· Engineering calculations and F.E.A;

· Design line layouts, assemblies and details with b.o.m's;

· Pricing, dealing with all stakeholders;

· Technical assisting production.

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2012 ÷ 2014    Mechanical Designer

Samco Machinery Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

· Design/modeling/detailing sheet metal processing equipment and machinery including Rollformer, Straightener, Entry/Exit Guides, Embroider, using Inventor, SolidWorks and AutoCAD;

· Design line layouts, assemblies and details with corresponding bill of materials;

· Provide technical product support for manufacturing;

· Using Inventor Vault software to manage design data;

· Using Visual and Microsoft Dynamics AX, ERP systems, to link with all other departments such as manufacturing, sales, purchasing, accounting, HR and management.

 

2011 ÷ 2012    Mechanical Design Engineer

Delta Steel Technologies (former DBI), Dallas, Texas, US

· Design/modeling/detailing strip metal processing machinery in SolidWorks & AutoCAD;

· Design line layouts, assemblies and details with corresponding bill of materials;

· Perform engineering calculations and F.E.A’s;

· Provide technical support for production.

 

2008 ÷ 2011    Mechanical Design Engineer

Quad Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

· Design/modeling/detailing Rolling Mills (hot & cold rolling/finishing) & processing equipment for steel industry (shaped & flat rolled product) & special metals industry, in Inventor, SolidWorks & AutoCAD;

· Cooperate and interact with customers for input required, do design changes as per their requirements;

· Perform engineering calculations & Finite Element Analysis;

· Generate detailed drawings & b.o.m’s.;

· Develop new technologies and incorporate into products and manufacturing processes;

· Managing vendors and subcontractors to produce parts and assemblies on schedule and by specifications.

 

2005 ÷ 2008    Senior Mechanical Designer

Metform Int’l. Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

· Design/modeling/detailing coil processing equipment and machinery including Rollformer, Flattener, Uncoiler, Recoiler, Shear, Turnstile, Coil Car, Pinch Roll, FeedRoll, Peeler Table, Stacker & Conveyor, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD; Perform engineering calculations and F.E.A’s;

· Design line layouts, assemblies and details with corresponding bill of materials;

· Provide technical product support for manufacturing and field service operations;

· Using Conisio/PDMWorks Enterprise to manage design data;

· Using Questica SE for b.o.m’s. & links to CAD programs and other departments such as sales, purchasing, accounting and management;

· Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the success of production and customer satisfaction.

 

2000 ÷ 2004    Mechanical Design Engineer

SMS Demag (former Pro-Eco), Oakville, Ontario, Canada

· Design/detailing strip metal processing equipment and machinery including Leveler, Flattener, Uncoiler, Recoiler, Turnstile, Coil Car, Pinch Roll, Peeler Table and Conveyor, using AutoCAD;

· Design line layouts, assemblies and details with corresponding bill of materials;

· Design/detailing standards of line entry/exit end equipment and machinery;

· Technically assisting production and field service procedures.

 

1996 ÷ 2000    Mechanical Designer

Alcos Machinery Inc., Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

· Design/detailing roll forming, slitting, blanking, cut-to-length and special purpose machinery including Straightener, Slitter, Shear, Flex-Roll, Uncoiler, Recoiler, Pinch Roll, Peeler Table, Stacker & Conveyor, using AutoCAD -  model/paper space;

· Design line and foundation layouts, assemblies and details;

· Design/releasing blueprints and bill of materials for fabrication;

· Provide technical assistance on the production flow.

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1981-08 ÷ 1995-03    Engineer, Plan-Development Mgr, Production-Prices-Collaborations Mgr.
Mecod (former Intr. Mecanica) Codlea S.A. & Rotema S.A. (former CIMUIU, Tehnometal) Bucharest
- - 1981 ÷ 1985 Mecod (former IM) Codlea S.A.
- Engineer in training period of accommodation and knowing the company and job functions;
- Design/detailing automotive assemblies and parts including crankshafts, rods, gears, levers, silencers, chains and deep drawn steel parts, raising booths and systems for tractors type "hobbledehoy";
- Design/detailing various mounting, clamping, gauge tooling, parts and production technology of tractors (Universal 550, 650, Cultivator) and farm machinery (Sowing Machine, Fertilizer Spraying Machine);
- - 1985 - job transfer in the company's interest to Rotema S.A. (former CIMUIU, Tehnometal) Bucharest.
- Design/detailing, coordinate and improve processes and methods of manufacturing of industrial equipment and machinery including equipment for food industry (Caps Manufacturing Line), for textile industry (Ramming Machine, Wove Lace Machine), and for footwear industry (Boots Confection Machine);
- Perform engineering calculations;
- Improve products quality and reliability by verifying, modifying and updating technical documentation, implementing manufacturing processes for new products and reducing manufacturing costs;
- Support the production team by analyzing and improving process flow, equipment modification and solving technical problems of assembling and testing processes;
- Work together with all involved in smooth running of production and customer satisfaction;
- 1990 ÷ 1991 - Coordinate Plan-Development Office;
- 1994 ÷ 1995 - Coordinate Production-Prices-Collaborations Department.

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Note:

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- For my Canadian & USA work experience - references upon request.

- My Bucharest & Codlea Work Records Book - available upon request.

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- I have also done a few supplementary part-time jobs, or short term contracts, similar to my main job, sometimes after this, and in weekends, for companies like: Nova Machinery - Mississauga, Inspectech Analygas - Markham, Avco Tooling & Mfg - Mississauga, GMB Industries - Mississauga, C&C Machining - Brampton, Ionic Eng & Automation - Cambridge, Dräxlmaier - Satu Mare, Multinode Network Srl - Bucharest, Indec - Belgium, Alcoma Srl - Bucharest (likely in that order).

 

EDUCATION

 

1976 ÷ 1981    Master's Degree & Diploma of Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

                        Polytechnic University of Bucharest

       Evaluated as equivalent to a Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree by the University of Toronto, Canada

 

COURSES

 

2006 ÷ 2007    SolidWorks Advanced Training

Javelin Technologies, Oakville, Ontario, Canada and myigetit.com

 

2007 ÷ 2008    Training to use GD&T to ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard

Metform’s Associate, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

 

1998 & 2010   Catia Skills Development Program

Computer Academy for Advanced Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

LANGUAGES:  English (fluent) and French (conversational).

 

INTERESTS:

 

• In my spare time I used to build and fix cars (engine, transmission, body, etc.), and computers (complete system);

• I  work hard, dedicated and even extended time if needed (+60 hr/wk);

• I like and promote creativity, fantasy, imagination, new constructive ideas and invention;

• I have done lots of mentoring, tutoring, training and coaching in many fields (my profession, school education, computers, car driving and fixing, sports, etc.);

• I like driving, since 1985 ~1 million km in Europe and North America;

• I have a “G” full Driver’s License since 1995 in North America, “A,B,C” in Europe since 1985, with clean driving records;

• I like watching/playing sports, chess, fishing, swimming, outdoors, walking, dance, music, tv, internet, socializing, ...;

• I am a male, white, Caucasian, no disabilities and I have served in army in my country of origin.

 

Note:

 

For a phone or video interview (e.g. Skype) I am available Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 9pm, Eastern Time.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.

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Best Regards,
Vasile Nae
- phone: 647-668-2449  (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).

- email: vnae@hotmail.com
- Skype name: vasile.nae