Education
University of Windsor
B.A.Sc.ME, Mechanical Engineering -Work Experience
Linamar Corporation
Current
Linamar Corporation
Linamar - The Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing
2010-07-01 - 2011-12-01
Linamar - The Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing
Linamar - Lintool / The Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing
2008-04-01 - 2010-07-01
Linamar - Lintool / The Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing
Linamar - Lintool Manufacturing
2007-05-01 - 2008-04-01
Linamar - Lintool Manufacturing
Linamar - Comtech, LPC
2002-08-01 - 2007-04-01
Linamar - Comtech, LPC
Linamar - LPP, Quadrad
1998-10-01 - 2002-07-01
Linamar - LPP, Quadrad
PentaGlobal
1994-09-01 - 1998-09-01
PentaGlobal
Adchem Adhesives
1991-06-01 - 1994-08-01
Adchem Adhesives
Skills
Summary
Supported by over 25 years of experience as Professional Engineer (Mechanical), I offer extensive experience in engineering leadership and management in the automotive components machining industry, with a focus on production information systems / IoT / Smart Manufacturing, lean manufacturing, program launch, quality systems integration and high and low volume precision machining. With a keen interest in team & team member development, I strive to develop a work environment of performance and accountability with an 'eliminate excuses' approach to ensure that teams have the information, tools and direction to perform at their creative best. SPECIALTIES: Engineering Leadership, Management & Team Development Production Information Systems, IoT / Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Engineering Systems and Processes Program Launch Management. Operations Management Commercial Costing & Negotiations Quality Management Quality & Environmental Management Systems: ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Over the years, I have been fortunate to have visited and experienced more than 25 countries and their cultures, and privileged to have lived on 5 different continents. These experiences have helped me developed a strong cultural sensitivity, a global perspective and an ability to quickly recognize and adapt to many situations.