Justin Boarder-Allen
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Dynamic and creative designer with extensive knowledge of manufacturing and joining processes. Skilled at creating detailed 3D models and drawings of cold forged, CNC machined and injection molded parts while adhering to ISO standards and OEM requirements for strength, fatigue life and suspension travel. Highly effective at managing the engineering development process, including design verification and failure modes and effects analysis. Strong leader of interdepartmental projects and R&D investigations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Suspension Design Engineer
Multimatic
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - Current
- Lead design engineer for a production program belonging to one of the Big Three OEMs
- Developing a solution for commonizing components which will save over $1,000,000 annually in material costs
- Leading a team of designer and CAE analysts in converting suspension component validation to a 100% virtual process to reduce testing costs
- Functional owner and lead designer of two R&D programs aimed at improving product development and prediction methods which can save over $100,000 annually in engineering costs
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
Pow Engineering
Ingersoll, ON
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Designed multiple custom conveyance systems for large automotive manufacturers using Design for Manufacturing & Design for Assembly principles in Solidworks
- Performed static & fatigue calculations on rollers, shafts, motors and frames to ensure sufficient assembly lifespan
- Designed, fabricated and assembled various stands to improve accessability of raw material for robotic arms on the production line and reduce cycle time
- Drafted laser-cutting, machining, weldment and assembly drawings for in-shop manufacturing
Maintenance Engineering Intern
Maple Leaf Foods
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed a Python script to highlight repeated machine breakdowns for root causes analyses, reducing machine downtime by up to 8 hours per week
- Automated daily tasks in SAP using Python, saving 4+ hours of weekly work
- Planned and coordinated all preventative and corrective maintenance work performed in the plant
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Honours Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON04.2023
Skills
- CATIA V5 & Solidworks
- AutoCAD
- GD&T
- DFM & DFA
- Python & Matlab
- Welding and Joining
Timeline
Suspension Design Engineer
Multimatic
05.2023 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
Pow Engineering
01.2022 - 04.2022
Maintenance Engineering Intern
Maple Leaf Foods
09.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Applied Science - Honours Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
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