Donald Wilson
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Accomplished, achievement driven and results- oriented Manufacturing Engineering Graduate with twenty two years of experience in various Manufacturing environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Design Technologist
Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
12.2001 - Current
- Planned and executed design for efficiency and cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with project engineering.
- Executed an Auditorium renovation project to better utilize existing meeting room and training facility space with a budget of $55,000. Project was completed under budget at $52,000.
- Executed a project to audit, document, monitor and recertify Pressure Relief valves installed in the Plant facility to meet T.S.S.A regulatory safety requirements.
- Successfully executed equipment modifications as part of a remediation project to address audit observation of equipment operational deficiencies.
- Executed a project to standardize and streamline equipment material of construction impact on product quality. This allowed the company to quickly identify various non-compatible equipment materials which consumable drug products were coming into contact with.
- Played an important role in the risk assessment study of instrumentation alarms in a manufacturing environment.
- Played an important role in the process design and commissioning of equipment which allowed the company to be first to market to produce a generic and more cost effective version of a Pharmaceutical drug.
- Oversaw the installation of Backflow Prevention valves on site which are mandated by a municipal By-Law of the City of Brantford, Ontario to ensure public safety in the domestic City water supply.
- Has been an integral part of Audit preparations team in collaboration with validations, Q.A., operations group, Health and safety, production and Q.C. departments to ensure successful Health Canada and FDA regulators audit outcomes. Execute engineering change control, exposure to CAPA, PPAP, APQP, risk assessment and validations.
- Pharmaceutical active ingredient manufacturer.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
US Filter Inc.
01.2001 - 04.2001
- Executed shop fabrication designs and G.A. drawings for workplace dust collectors in accordance with ASME Y14.5M drafting standards.
- Industrial ventilator and Dust collector manufacturer
Design Technician
Kernic Baling Systems Inc.
02.2000 - 12.2000
- Worked with Structural Engineers to execute duct layout and fabrication designs.
- Plotting, equipment sourcing, and administrative duties.
- Industrial ventilation and Paper recycling systems manufacturer.
Mechanical CAD Technician
Advanced Design Inc.
04.1999 - 02.2000
- Oversaw design of fixtures and tooling for machining and Numerical control applications.
- Executed fabrication design of steel panels for automotive applications.
- Design Engineering
Mechanical Technician
Honeywell Inc.
06.1998 - 04.1999
- Equipment sourcing created Bill of Material for electronic control panels and enclosures.
- Management of drawing file database.
- Airport Lighting division
CAD Designer
GE Camco Inc.
11.1997 - 06.1998
- Worked with Industrial Engineers to execute proposal designs for the production lines.
- Created detail and assembly drawings of refrigerator and cook range components.
- Created and maintained facilities and plant layout drawing database.
- Home Appliance manufacturer
Education
Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degree -
Mc Master University
Hamilton, Ontario04.2014
3D Modelling and part design Certificate - undefined
Sheridan College, CAD/CAM Institute
Brampton, Ontario06.1998
Industrial Design Technology Diploma - undefined
Humber College
Etobicoke, Ontario01.1994
Skills
- Proficient in BOMs, ECRs, Process flows, Product data management and supplier sourcing
- Oversee the implementation of Design standards, including GD&T and design coordination
- Engineering Design administrator, experienced in Microsoft Office professional for Windows
- Knowledgeable in PFMEA, FMEA, Estimating, SAP, PPAP, APQP and SOPs
- Experienced in cGMP and ISO 9001 QMS quality management systems
- Work effectively with different departments such as QA, QC, Safety, Health and Environment, external suppliers, contractors and consultants
Accomplishments
- P.Eng. Designation in the Province of Ontario.
- Persistent and motivated; acquired Manufacturing engineering degree while working fulltime.
- Received ABC Group sponsored product design and development teamwork Award.
- Won the third place prize in ‘Social behavior and society’ essay writing competition.
- Tutored grade 7 students in Math at the Youth development center, Hamilton, Ontario.
Languages
English
Certification
- P.Eng. Designation in the Province of Ontario.
- Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), P. Eng. Designation, License # 100216407.
- I am also a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) working towards my PMP Certification And hold certificates in ‘Becoming a team Leader’ and ‘Agile Project Management’.
Timeline
Engineering Design Technologist
Apotex Pharmachem Inc.
12.2001 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Technician
US Filter Inc.
01.2001 - 04.2001
Design Technician
Kernic Baling Systems Inc.
02.2000 - 12.2000
Mechanical CAD Technician
Advanced Design Inc.
04.1999 - 02.2000
Mechanical Technician
Honeywell Inc.
06.1998 - 04.1999
CAD Designer
GE Camco Inc.
11.1997 - 06.1998
3D Modelling and part design Certificate - undefined
Sheridan College, CAD/CAM Institute
Industrial Design Technology Diploma - undefined
Humber College
Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology Degree -
Mc Master University
Section name
- I am writing to express my interest in the position of Manufacturing Methods Engineering Specialist with your company.
- I learned about your company through the workopolis career website and after visiting your website, I have been drawn to the dynamic and progressive work of your company in the Manufacturing industry.
- I am a graduate of the Manufacturing Engineering Program at Mcmaster university in Hamilton.
- With over twenty years of experience making a contribution to continuous improvement in various Engineering, Manufacturing, Product design and Technology environments, my goal is to make an effective contribution and apply manufacturing engineering technology solutions in a technology based environment.
- My Computer skills include, Ansys, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Projects) and Windows 11, SAP ERP Software, Trackwise QMS, AutoCAD release 2025, AutoDesk Inventor, CATIA and SolidWorks.
- My achievements include:
- Driving Engineering Design for successful launch of Products through effective and timely Product Design.
- Managed Engineering Design for fabrication and technical communication.
- Proved to be a vital team member of the Engineering Department to support operations product launch on time.
- I would like the opportunity to meet with you to discuss in more details how my skills will be of benefit to RTX inc.
ABC Group Award for Product Design
Received ABC Group sponsored Teamwork award for outstanding achievement in Product Design.