Ravi Bhoi
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Results-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with over 12 years of experience in engineering design and operational management. Led initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Managed BOMs, SR&ED claims, vendor relations, and team training to boost productivity and project outcomes, utilizing mechanical engineering techniques and best practices to achieve project goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER & PURCHASING MANAGER
Sci-Mech Technical Services
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with multiple vendors to negotiate favorable terms and inspect facilities, ensuring product quality and adherence to project budgets.
- Spearheaded SR&ED tax credit claims, identifying 150k+ in eligible R&D expenditures by documenting technical uncertainties and experimental work flows.
- Developed innovative video instructions for automated assembly work cells, reducing operator training time by 70% and setting new standards for training effectiveness within the company.
- Designed and managed BOMs for automated test and assembly tooling, collaborating with finance and quality teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline production.
- Mentored team members on SolidWorks design techniques and software best practices, resulting in a 30% increase in design efficiency and a 20% reduction in project timelines.
- Contributed to product improvement strategies by identifying design enhancements and troubleshooting production issues, reducing part manufacturing lead times and lowering overall costs.
CAD SPECIALIST
Allseating
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Led the design and production phase for a key product line, managing end-to-end operations from sourcing materials to issuing RFQs and maintaining BOMs for optimized cost management.
- Partnered with purchasing and quality teams to introduce design modifications that improved product integrity while achieving a 15% cost reduction through efficient sourcing and vendor management.
- Spearheaded product improvements by building and testing prototypes, which accelerated project timelines and improved quality assurance in the product development cycle.
- Guided design team members in SolidWorks, emphasizing efficient design techniques that improved productivity and reduced project delays.
- Established overseas and local material vendors to ensure material readiness in production, assessing work environments and warehouse facilities through site visits and conducting quality inspections on test samples prior to vendor approvals.
- Conducted assembly training for warehouse employees, implementing new assembly techniques that increased productivity by 25% and minimized assembly errors.
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Jancox Metal Products
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Designed complex checking gauge tooling fixtures for automobile parts, collaborating with quality control and production teams to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Conducted in-depth testing and inspection of gauge fixtures, producing CMM inspection reports and working with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve any discrepancies.
- Created and distributed technical guidelines for quality control staff, improving the accuracy and reliability of gauge inspections by 20%.
- Maintained BOMs for tooling fixtures, managing costs through vendor quotes and site visits to ensure quality and reliable delivery standards.
- Handled responsibilities across design, testing, and inspection, ensuring high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
Education
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE -
Humber College
Toronto, ON01-2015
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Operational efficiency
- Project Cost Recovery (SR&ED)
- Syspro ERP system
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Technical expertise
- CAD software
- PDM management
- MS Office Suite
- GD&T and blueprint reading
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Product improvement
- Decision-making
- Verbal & Written communication
Experience Highlights
- Vendor & Supply Chain Management, Led product line initiatives, handled RFQs, sourced materials, and conducted on-site vendor evaluations to ensure high quality and cost-effective operations. Negotiated material pricing from small to large volume orders.
- Operational Efficiency & Cost Management, Reduced training time by 70% through the development of video instructions for automated assembly. Extensive experience managing BOMs to optimize cost savings across industries.
- Team Leadership & Development, Trained warehouse and design teams on product assembly and software best practices, increasing assembly accuracy and design efficiency.
- Cross-functional Collaboration, Coordinated with quality, purchasing, and production teams to streamline processes and implement cost reduction strategies.
- Technical Expertise, Proficient in SolidWorks & PDM, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, GD&T, Blueprint Reading, BOM Management, and Tolerance Analysis.
Timeline
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER & PURCHASING MANAGER
Sci-Mech Technical Services
03.2022 - Current
CAD SPECIALIST
Allseating
06.2016 - 03.2022
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Jancox Metal Products
10.2011 - 06.2016
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE -
Humber College