Michael DiNoto
Woodbridge,Canada
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Intern
UnitiWall Corporation
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Applied lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve workflow and increase production capacity by 15%.
- Designed jigs and fixtures to streamline assembly operations and ensure compliance with manufacturing tolerances.
- Evaluated prefab panel production processes, identifying waste to achieve cost savings exceeding $10,000.
- Conducted cost/benefit analyses of alternative materials, highlighting technical feasibility and sustainability to inform decision-making.
- Presented findings to engineers, supervisors, and production staff through charts and reports, recommending actionable process improvements and safety enhancements.
Concrete and Asphalt Labourer
Sunrise Contracting Inc
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated and maintained hand and power tools to enhance job site efficiency and uphold safety standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings for landscaping projects with geographic precision.
- Performed concrete and asphalt repairs around temporary water main sites, ensuring the work met city inspection standards.
- Collaborated with crew members to consistently meet strict project deadlines, ensuring a smooth workflow.
Bakery Clerk
St. Philips Bakery
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed multi-tasking strategies during peak periods to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Supported customers by addressing complaints and recommending products to enhance satisfaction.
- Managed over $1,000 in transactions, ensuring accurate balance during opening and closing.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON, Canada04.2027
Skills
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficient With Matlab
Engineering shop safety training
Practical job site experience
G Class license
Projects
Outdoor Shade Structure Redesign – Structural Analysis
- Collaborated with Maglin Site Furniture to redesign an outdoor shade structure in SolidWorks.
- Performed FEA and qualitative analysis to recommend optimized material and geometry.
- Achieved a safety factor of 2.6, and confirmed resistance to Category 3 hurricane loads.
- Presented design improvements; project placed 2nd overall in a competitive design evaluation.
High-Load Hydraulic Linear Actuator – Mechanical Design
- Designed a high-load hydraulic actuator for tendon-driven joint motion simulations with improved power-to-weight ratio and precision.
- Applied QFD, PDS, and Pugh to develop a compact, cost-effective actuator design.
- Created detailed SolidWorks CAD models with weldments and a complete Bill of Materials.
Versatile Skate Mate for Disabled Children – Product Design
- Collaborated in a team to design and prototype an adjustable assistive skating device to improve accessibility for dozens of disabled children.
- Implemented height-adjustable legs and a swiveling clamp adaptable for left- or right-handed users.
- Validated the design through testing, compliance matrices, matrix analysis, and readiness assessment.
Timeline
Manufacturing Intern
UnitiWall Corporation
05.2025 - 08.2025
Concrete and Asphalt Labourer
Sunrise Contracting Inc
05.2024 - 09.2024
Bakery Clerk
St. Philips Bakery
02.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Western Ontario