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Peter Cioceanu

Toronto,ON

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Results-driven Tooling Engineer with a proven track record in automation and process optimization. Successfully led projects generating over $1.4M in savings, demonstrating strong leadership and technical skills in designing cutting-edge tooling solutions.

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Tooling Engineer

Martinrea International Inc

Toronto, Ontario

04.2022 - Current

Developed and grew a team of 5 tooling engineers to design and integrate various automated press and welding projects for 22% cheaper than competitors
Designed and implemented 6 automated weld cells over 2 years to generate $1.4m USD in savings
Lead the design of a robot part packing system, which directly interfaces with the stamping press and removes the need for both operators
Autonomously developed all the tooling for a $800k USD welding line in 3 months
Devised and built mobile turntable weld cells with 2 mig robots, all panels, plumbing, and controllers build in to allow for 1 day from relocation to operational
Saved $1,800 CAD/hour by designing an automated fixture with an adjustable tool path to eliminate collisions and poor weld quality
Quickened die changeovers and reduced scrap, resulting in savings worth $41k USD/yr., by designing a sliding platform for a press feeder
Trained the my team on GD&T, DFM/DFA, structural analysis, and industry standards
Performed the quality loops on the line to reach GD&T specifications

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Slacan Industries

Brantford, Ontario

09.2020 - 12.2020

Designed modular end-of-robot tooling to increase efficiency by 40%
Saved $45,000 (90% of cost) by designing a safety test rig for fall arrest devices

Service Tooling Engineer Intern

Tesla

Sunnyvale, California

01.2020 - 04.2020

Formulated and validated an easy-to-mount UV Fixture to cure infotainment screens by utilizing Solidworks and its thermal analysis
Devised and prototyped 6 electrical harnesses for subsystem breakouts, improving ease of car serviceability and analysis
Evolved the battery discharger’s motherboard and HV board testers, used to isolate faulting electrical components

Suspension Team

UW Formula Motorsports

Waterloo, Ontario

12.2016 - 12.2018

Utilized FEA to reduce mass of bellcranks and uprights while maintaining function and reliability
Manufactured 80% of the suspension and chassis components of the car using a lathe and mill
Studied vehicle performance optimization to tune the suspension’s camber, toe and damper settings based on track conditions