Jonathan Weiler, Ph.D., P.Eng.
London,ON
Summary
10+ years’ experience in engineering and technology leadership role for a global manufacturing company with over 2,000 employees and nearly $1B in annual revenue. Led product and technology development, new product launch and engineering standardization. Improved product launch process, intellectual property profile and production performance tracking through implementation of engineering systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and launched over 50 new magnesium die-cast projects globally through management of global engineering resources and improved customer relationships
- Improved successful launches by 25% through implementation of project management tracking system
- Gained patent protection for 20 new technologies in advanced manufacturing through development of intellectual property system and R&D focus
- Developed over 10 new product applications for automotive industry through virtual ICME approach
- Developed R&D output in 5 projects through industry-government-academic collaborations.
Project Assessor
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Impartial assessor of advanced manufacturing R&D projects for Canadian non-profit innovation cluster
- Assessed projects based on feasibility, technical merit, project plan, financial plan, market plan, and transformative nature of technology
- Key decision maker on quality of 15 project proposals and recommendations for funding.
Manager of Core Technology
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed development of new technologies and technology risk mitigation for over 20 new projects
- Achieved 5% efficiency improvements in die-cast processes through continuous improvement activities
- Successfully awarded over $1M in R&D federally or provincially funded research projects
- Promoted magnesium die-cast developments through annual output of 5 referred publications and conference proceedings.
Metallurgist
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Improved visual performance in die-cast magnesium closures by 50% through coating process optimization
- Developed trademarked material model for die-cast magnesium for CAE use improving accuracy by 20%
- Generated novel corrosion test database based on severity through extensive testing and analysis of automotive materials.
Post-Doctorate Fellow
University of Western Ontario
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Predicted effects of variations on magnesium die-castings within 4% through casting process simulations
- Evaluated strain-rate effects of magnesium die-casting through modeling of impact performance within 5%
- Generated polymer composite failure model through prediction of interface-fiber degradation.
Lecturer
University of Western Ontario
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Lectured 4 undergraduate level courses in materials science and engineering – MME3379 and ES1021
- Developed additions to curriculum to include presentation skills and group work projects
- Overall instructor effectiveness evaluated by class students achieved average of 6.1 on scale of 1-7.
Education
Ph.D. Materials Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario12.2009
Master of Engineering Science Materials Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario12.2005
Bachelor of Engineering Science Integrated Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario12.2002
Skills
- Active listening skills
- Communication
- Microsoft office
- Leadership
- Management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Summarizing
- Vertical and horizontal organizational communication
- Engineering systems
- Process value stream mapping
- Operations analysis
- Advanced manufacturing
- High-pressure die-casting
- Materials science
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
Organizations
The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society
- Magnesium Subcommittee member - 2018-present
- Honors & Professional Recognition Committee member / Chair – 2019-2021
International Magnesium Association
- Conference Program Committee Member 2020-present
- Board of Directors member 2020-present
- Awards Committee Chair 2020-present
Society of Automotive Engineers
- Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Associate Editor - 2019-present
- Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Guest Editor of two part Special Issue on "Lightweight Materials for Automotive Applications" 2020-2021
- WCX Magnesium Technologies Session Organizer 2020-present
Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
- Associate Editor 2019-present
Publications & Patents
- 30+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference publications.
- 500+ citations.
- 150+ internal technical reports in company database.
Highly-cited (50+) publications
- J.P. Weiler et al., "Relationship between internal porosity and fracture strength of die-cast magnesium AM60B alloy", Materials Science and Engineering A, 395, 2005, 315.
- J.P. Weiler, "A Review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications", Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 7, 2019, 297.
- J.P. Weiler et al., "Variability of skin thickness in an AM60B magnesium alloy die-casting", Materials Science and Engineering A, 419, 2006, 297-305.
- G.G. Wang, J.P. Weiler, "Recent developments in high-pressure die-cast magnesium alloys for automotive and future applications", Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 11, 2023, 78-87.
- J.P. Weiler, J.T. Wood, "Modeling fracture properties in a die-cast AM60B magnesium alloy II – the effects of the size and location of porosity determined using finite element simulations", Materials Science and Engineering A, 527, 2009, 32-37.
Patent Applications
- Artificial aluminum layers for fastening magnesium castings, US Patent 10,900,510, 2021.
- Self-piercing riveting with barrier layer, US Patent 118,506,654 B2, 2023.
- Cast magnesium alloy with improved ductility, US Patent 18/177618, 2023, patent pending.
- Method of production magnesium-containing components having visual metallic surfaces, US Patent 17/718917, 2023, patent pending.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Project Assessor
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
01.2021 - 01.2023
Manager of Core Technology
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2021
Metallurgist
Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2016
Post-Doctorate Fellow
University of Western Ontario
01.2010 - 01.2012
Lecturer
University of Western Ontario
01.2008 - 01.2011
Ph.D. Materials Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
Master of Engineering Science Materials Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Engineering Science Integrated Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
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