KARL KORBAN
Summary
- Successful management of multiple end-to-end projects from design conceptualization to implementation.
- Proven ability to improve production efficiency through the design of jigs, templates, new components, SOPs, and process optimizations.
- Minimized production defects by designing quality gauges and changing operational procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer
Viking-Cives Ltd
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced and troubleshooted hydraulic components and valve installation resulting in improved reliability and efficiency in installation processes.
- Collaborated with engineers and programmers on Yaskawa Motoman (Inform) and ABB (Rapid), implementing advanced robot welding techniques and design improvements, preventing tacking pressure on parts during welding.
- Designed new components and implemented BOM changes to enhance continuous improvement (CI) of salt spreader chutes and single Metaris pump installation kits.
- Improved panel design integrating a D&R electric kit while executing precise wiring installations for seamless integration and functionality.
Engineering Co-op
CGL Manufacturing
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Standardized operating procedures by creating best practice documents for repeated instructions to save time for the Engineering team and increase consistency.
- Improved quality output, efficiency, and consistency in operational procedures by creating Standard Work Instructions.
- Designed and performed stress analysis on a lifting device to enable safe lifting of 70 kg parts by operators, resulting in increased operational safety and efficiency.
- Reverse engineered a new bike rack design for production.
- Created drawings for parts and assembly steps including bill of materials (BOM) and welding instructions.
Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op
Roadtrek Inc
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Improved camper van designs through reviewing/modifying Engineering Drawings and releasing more than 30 Engineering Change Requests (ECR/PCN/ECO).
- Implemented a bike rack installation process on multiple RV models by designing features, ordering parts, demonstrating Work Instructions (SWI/SOP), and processing installation.
- Eliminated possibilities of customer rejections by designing an adjustable mechanism allowing trunks to open 90 degrees only when carrying bikes.
- Designed complex copper tubes for propane lines switching from double to single fittings while abiding by the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR).
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2023
Skills
- Engineering Change Request (ECR)
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Increasing Production Efficiency
- SolidWorks/Solid Edge/Autodesk Inventor
- AutoCAD
- Project Implementation
- Stress Analysis (ANSYS & SolidWorks)
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Time management
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Viking-Cives Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Engineering Co-op
CGL Manufacturing
05.2022 - 11.2022
Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op
Roadtrek Inc
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering -
University of Guelph
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