Alain Lafleur
McMasterville,Montérégie
Summary
Highly motivated Production Engineer with comprehensive experience in process improvement, quality assurance and manufacturing. Exceptionally talented at investigating and sourcing new equipment and identifying and addressing technical issues. Dynamic professional possessing excellent planning, executing and monitoring capabilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
Rheinmetall Canada
06.2001 - Current
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Maximized productivity by 20% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
Electronics Test Technician
Nortel Networks, Montreal
10.1999 - 04.2001
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Evaluated finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
Engineer
Delta Vision
11.1998 - 09.1999
- Routed and integrated technical and electrical components for projects.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Junior Engineer
Multim Electromed Inc
05.1994 - 11.1998
- Designed projects under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
- Participated in failure analysis and debugging report activities.
- Designed and coordinated engineering tests and experiments.
- Tested prototypes and standard products and wrote reports to document results.
- Used Cad drafting software to create electrical schematic and circuit card layouts.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Developed software for several EEG systems manufactured by the company.
- Installed des EEG systems at various hospitals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Ecole De Technologie Supérieur
Montreal, QC07.1995
Associate of Science - Electronics
Collège Edouard Monpetit
Longueuil, QC06.1989
Skills
- System Configuration
- Production Quotas
- Tracking Metrics
- Quality Assurance
- Production Planning and Control
- Process Enhancement
- Electrical Devices
- Safety Enforcement
- Continuous Improvement Implementation
- Corrective Actions
- Production Management
- Process Innovation
Accomplishments
- Designed a production line to integrate equipment and test 500 armored vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members for 1 year.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop manufacturing estimation spreadsheet.
Additional Information
Languages: English and French written and spoken
Office software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, SAP
Timeline
Production Engineer
Rheinmetall Canada
06.2001 - Current
Electronics Test Technician
Nortel Networks, Montreal
10.1999 - 04.2001
Engineer
Delta Vision
11.1998 - 09.1999
Junior Engineer
Multim Electromed Inc
05.1994 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Ecole De Technologie Supérieur
Associate of Science - Electronics
Collège Edouard Monpetit
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