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Kostian Gusho

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer-in-Training with hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and CAD design looking for new professional opportunities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Manufacturing Engineer Technologist

Colt Canada Corporation
04.2019 - 05.2025
  • Designed tools, gauges and fixtures using Solidworks and Inventor to support firearm assembly processes.
  • Created detail and assembly engineering drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5-2018 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Standards.
  • Developed machine floor layouts, spaghetti diagrams and emergency response plans using 2D CAD; worked in cross-functional teams and implemented layout changes that improved product flow and floor space utilization.
  • Developed and implemented streamlined assembly lines for the C7/C8 Rifle line in a cross-functional teams using operator balancing and optimizing the layout with lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
  • Re-organized the C6 Assembly Cell using 5S principles and standardized locations of tools and fixtures.
  • Programmed the Novacam Tube Inspect system for barrel inspections using Microcam 4D and PolyWorks across manufacturing stages.
  • Inspected parts using PolyWorks and analyzed parts using CAD-to-point cloud and point-cloud-mesh to point-cloud-mesh comparison methods.
  • Led a cross-functional team in programming Modula Vertical Lift Machines (VLMs), configuring bin locations, and organizing tray layouts by product line to streamline inventory management for over $500K in production and government-owned parts.
  • Created Operational Datasheets (ODS) and detailed work instructions for assembly, packing, and machine setup procedures.
  • Prepared Non-Recurring Engineering Cost(NRE) technical reports for the Department of National Defence (DND)
  • Related to the C6 and C20 weapon systems, including cost analysis for gauging, tooling, and production setup for 3,600 C6 and 242 C20 units.
  • Scheduled and managed tooling manufacturing jobs (turning, milling, grinding) within Epicor ERP software.
  • Quoted and procured raw materials, standard gauging(e.g., dial indicators), and vendor components (e.g., springs, bushings) required for fabrication of custom fixtures.

Engineering Services Technologist(Co-op)

SLEEGERS Engineered Products Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Created Environmental Emergency(E2) Plans for the Propane industry, complying with government of Canada Regulation SOR/2003-307.
  • Created Environmental Emergency(E2) Plans for the Propane Industry, complying with Government of Canada Regulation SOR/2003-307.
  • Produced Public Receptors Drawings(PRDs) and Site Plans(SPs) using AutoCad complying with CSA B149.1/2.
  • Drafted Piping & Instrumentation Drawings(P&IDs) for Propane Piping using Microsoft Visio.

Die Designer

SRD Steel Rule Dies Inc.
02.2011 - 08.2014
  • Programmed customer specified displays, folders and enclosures using cimex 2D CAD software.
  • Dies compatible with Thompson, Bobst, Yunghsin and Cylinder die cutter using Cimex.
  • Produced male/female boards for second stage material stripping.
  • Programmed die alterations as per customer request.
  • Modeled boxes, displays, folders and other packaging using Cimex based upon correspondence with clients and design team.

Mechanical Drafter

Burnco Manufacturing
05.2010 - 11.2010
  • Modeled a mechanically actuated chair assembly machine using SolidEdge and produced accompanying detail and assembly drawings.
  • Created Excel spreadsheets calculating the dew point of a wall system.
  • Designed a catwalk for maintenance workers using SolidEdge.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Conestoga College
Cambridge, Ontario
04.2019

Design & Drafting Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Tech

Humber College Institute of Technology
Toronto, Ontario
04.2010

Skills

  • AutoCad
  • DraftSight
  • Solidworks
  • Inventor
  • Cimex
  • SolidEdge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Polyworks
  • Epicor ERP
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Junior Manufacturing Engineer Technologist

Colt Canada Corporation
04.2019 - 05.2025

Engineering Services Technologist(Co-op)

SLEEGERS Engineered Products Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2018

Die Designer

SRD Steel Rule Dies Inc.
02.2011 - 08.2014

Mechanical Drafter

Burnco Manufacturing
05.2010 - 11.2010

Design & Drafting Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Tech

Humber College Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Conestoga College

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