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Julian MBAKWE

Julian MBAKWE

SASKATOON,Canada

Summary

Highly competent Project Engineer with robust experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Strengths include adept problem-solving, strategic planning, and strong leadership skills. Have consistently delivered high-quality results, improved efficiency, and executed successful project roll-outs in previous roles.

Work History

Project Executive

Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd
Saskatoon, Canada
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversee a portfolio of 7+ high-profile projects, ensuring efficient project management and delivery within scope.
  • Manage end-to-end processes in advanced signage development.
  • Partner with architects, construction managers, and contractors to develop signage solutions
  • Developed and maintained detailed cost and time estimates for large-scale projects.
  • Provided input into design decisions that can reduce overall project costs.
  • Analyzed changes in scope and provided accurate updated cost estimates accordingly.
  • Spearhead preparation of bid packages for the competitive bidding process.

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Cycled Technologies AS
, Norway
09.2019 - 01.2024
  • Developed and managed project plans to ensure successful completion of manufacturing projects.
  • Developed mechanical designs for new products and modified existing products to meet customer requirements.
  • Coordinated development sprints between engineering, product management, and design teams.
  • Oversaw interactions with second-tier suppliers, manufacturers, and system integrators.
  • Analyzed test data from prototypes to identify areas for improvement in design.
  • Generated technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs, instructions. for manufacturing processes.
  • Reviewed designs for accuracy, completeness, quality assurance and adherence to brand standards.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Tranos Contracting Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Developed 3D CAD models, drawings and assemblies of mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks.
  • Created detailed technical documentation such as schematics, diagrams, user manuals and product specifications.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the design team, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
  • Coordinated development sprints between engineering, product management, and design teams.
  • Worked closely with other engineers, technicians and machinists during prototyping stages to ensure successful implementation of designs into manufacturing process.
  • Participated in design reviews with other engineering staff to evaluate progress, suggest changes or approve final designs.

Project Engineer

Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider (SCSP) Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Engineered precise front-end engineering designs (FEED) and detailed drawings for projects.
  • Assisted Project Manager in preparing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Directed research initiatives and conducted engineering calculations, aligning with project scope
  • Performed HAZOP and HAZID studies along with risk assessments, ensuring advisory and design enhancements

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of South Wales
United Kingdom
04.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Federal University Of technology Owerri
Nigeria
12.2013

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Forecasting
  • Business Acumen
  • Project Coordination
  • Technical Analysis
  • Documentation Management
  • Program Management
  • Design development
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Technical Writing and Reporting
  • Agile Projects

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Solidworks Professional (CSWP)
  • Autodesk Certified Professional – Inventor
  • Autodesk Certified Professional - AutoCAD 2014
  • Certified Solidworks Associate – Additive manufacturing (CSWA-AM)
  • Engineer-In-Training (In-view) – APEGS (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan)

Work Availability

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Software

MS project

Primavera

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Epicor

Salesforce

PowerBi

Timeline

Project Executive

Seventy-Seven Signs Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Cycled Technologies AS
09.2019 - 01.2024

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Tranos Contracting Limited
03.2017 - 08.2019

Project Engineer

Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider (SCSP) Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2017

Master of Business Administration -

University of South Wales

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Federal University Of technology Owerri
Julian MBAKWE