SVEN RUUGLA
Millet,Canada
Summary
Mechanical Design Draftsperson with 6+ years’ experience in CAD design, drafting, and CNC programming across oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy industry. Skilled in developing precise technical drawings, optimizing manufacturing processes, applying new technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions in a detail oriented manner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD/CAM/Drafting
Russel Metals Inc. (formerly Samuel, Son & Co.)
Nisku, AB
03.2022 - Current
- Design/program sheet metal projects for CNC laser, plasma, oxy-fuel & robotic systems.
- Produce technical drawings, nesting reports, and form profiles for production.
- Collaborate with sales, shop floor, and customer technical staff.
- Manage purchase and work orders via Dynamics 365; maintain part libraries/databases.
- Provide CAD support for estimating and mentor new employees.
CNC Programmer
Engineered Solutions Group
Nisku, AB
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Programmed CNC lathes in Mastercam for downhole tooling & bearings.
- Help create Mastercam post-processor and standardize programming workflows.
CAD/CAM Technician
Plasma-Tec Industries Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Designed fixtures, prototypes, and production components for downhole tooling.
- Created inspection documentation, setup sheets & manufacturing drawings.
- Programmed/operated CNC mills & lathes; maintained equipment.
Product Development & Production Manager
Silberauto Eesti AS
Tallinn, Estonia
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Participating in design & production of custom Mercedes-Benz police and ambulance vehicle interiors.
- Created CAD models, CNC 5-axis programs, drawings & FEA simulations in Siemens NX.
- Managed prototype development & coordinated a 6-person team.
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Formula Student Team Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Designed, manufactured and tested suspension components for electric race cars.
- Competed internationally (Hungary, UK, Spain).
- Helped assemble and maintain the suspension, track setup & testing.
- Team Tallinn currently ranked #1 globally in Formula SAE Electric.
Education
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Tallinn University of Applied Sciences
01.2018
Skills
- CAD/Drafting: AutoCAD, Inventor, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Fusion 360, Catia V5
- CAM/Manufacturing: Mastercam, ProNest, SigmaNest, PrimeCut, BeamCut, OmniWin
- CNC Programming: Milling, turning, plasma, laser, oxy-fuel, robotic cutting
- Documentation: Engineering drawings, QA checks, work order packages
- Industry Knowledge: Oil & gas, petrochemical, heavy equipment, prototyping, automotive
- Other: Microsoft Dynamics 365, MS Office Fluent in English & Estonian
Languages
English
Full Professional
Estonian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CAD/CAM/Drafting
Russel Metals Inc. (formerly Samuel, Son & Co.)
03.2022 - Current
CNC Programmer
Engineered Solutions Group
11.2021 - 02.2022
CAD/CAM Technician
Plasma-Tec Industries Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021
Product Development & Production Manager
Silberauto Eesti AS
05.2017 - 08.2018
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Formula Student Team Tallinn
10.2015 - 09.2017
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Tallinn University of Applied Sciences