MIGUEL OMAR MESSINA
Calgary,Canada
Summary
A highly motivated Industrial Designer with experience in product manufacturing and a solid understanding of project controls. Mechanically inclined and skilled in analyzing requirements, researching, and testing manufacturing methods and materials. A strategic thinker who thrives on challenges, with a growing ability to manage project timelines, resources, and collaborate effectively within teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
Work History
Engineering Designer & Drafter
TOTAL METALWORKS INC
Calgary, Alberta
10.2023 - Current
- Provide design support for custom equipment development, creating detailed drawing packages for manufacturing and client specifications.
- Expertise in steel structures, equipment and parts fabrication, as well as nesting for laser-cut and welded components.
- Assist engineering team with static and dynamic analysis, testing, and material requisition.
- Support customer requests and project change notices, track progress and deliverables.
Industrial Designer
STUDIO Y CREATIONS INC
Calgary, Alberta
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Directly involved in design cycle, manufacturing process and assist manager with projects controls.
- Create drawing packages for steel structures, carpentry, and 3D validation for mfg. integration and assembly, while anticipating potential risks and resource shortages. Additionally, manage resource materials to ensure compliance with project budget.
- Assist with product installation, proactively addressing any potential issues to minimize their impact. Additionally, conduct final project inspections and participate in meetings with clients and suppliers to ensure compliance with project scope.
- Experience with CNC and additive manufacturing, material selection, and process improvement.
Product Specialist
EATON CORPORATION
Calgary, Alberta
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Planning and scheduling of engineering projects for electrical control and power distribution products, ensuring everything stays on track and aligned with project goals.
- Manage project timelines and resources by forecasting material usage, sourcing materials, and ensuring timely fulfillment of open orders to meet deadlines.
- Prepare monthly project status reports, track progress, identify root causes of issues causing delays, and ensure projects remain within scope and budget.
- Create drawings and schematics for production.
- Provide technical support to clients, from preparing cost estimates to offering regular updates on order status and efficiently handling any client change requests.
Senior Design Engineer - Drafting Team Supervisor
EATON CORPORATION
11.2007 - 07.2017
- Act as an intermediate manager for the design drafting department (2013-2017), allocating project budgets, resources, and time to ensure deadlines are met. Additionally, track employee performance to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Project Lead Designer (Risk controller) supporting the Industrialization Project Manager in the transfer of an assembly line (Arecibo, P.R. → Haina, D.R., Integration Project, 2007-2009). Monitored schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure timely execution. Tracked progress, implemented design test controls, and coordinated with stakeholders for line certification and project deliverables.
- Led the implementation of products and engineering change notices (ECNs) for electrical safety devices and mechanical components. Monitored progress, assessed risks, and prepared reports addressing budget changes to resolve any raised issues.
- Provided first-line support for circuit breaker production, ensuring adherence to design criteria, safety regulations, and performance KPIs.
- Led cost-reduction projects, developed prototypes, and conducted certification tests (UL/CSA/KEMA).
- Managed approvals for materials, packaging, molded parts, sheet metal, punch/press, and machined components.
- Assisted the Quality team in evaluating warranty issues, resolving complaints, and managing Non-Compliance Reports (NCRs) to ensure adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Education
Engineering Design and Drafting Technologist -
SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Calgary, AB04.2019
Project Management Specialization - Business School
ADEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Santo Domingo01.2014
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Associated Degree - Manufacturing
TAISHAN TRAINING CENTER
Taiwan01.2003
Industrial Design Degree - Engineering
SANTO DOMINGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Dominican Republic01.2001
Skills
- Engineering Design & Drafting
- 3D modeling
- Project Management
- Technical drawings
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Manufacturing process and fabrication
- Analytical thinker
- Problem-Solver
- Training & Mentoring
- Lean manufacturing
- ERP systems
- PLM systems
- CNC Mills
- Conventional machining equipment
Certification
- SolidWorks Certified
- AutoCAD Certification
- Fundamentals of Packaging Technologies
- Fundamentals of GD&T
- Additive Manufacturing
- Design Thinking
Accomplishments
- Awarded 'Best Customer Complaints Reduction' (2015) and 'Best Kaizen Project' (2014) for implementing scrap reduction projects and resolving manufacturing issues, resulting in savings of over US$172K for EATON Electrical (Dom.Rep.)
- Developed tooling and assembly fixtures for seamless, cost-effective integration with production.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Engineering Designer & Drafter
TOTAL METALWORKS INC
10.2023 - Current
Industrial Designer
STUDIO Y CREATIONS INC
03.2020 - 10.2023
Product Specialist
EATON CORPORATION
06.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Design Engineer - Drafting Team Supervisor
EATON CORPORATION
11.2007 - 07.2017
- SolidWorks Certified
- AutoCAD Certification
- Fundamentals of Packaging Technologies
- Fundamentals of GD&T
- Additive Manufacturing
- Design Thinking
Engineering Design and Drafting Technologist -
SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Project Management Specialization - Business School
ADEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Associated Degree - Manufacturing
TAISHAN TRAINING CENTER
Industrial Design Degree - Engineering
SANTO DOMINGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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