Todd Urness
Mechanical/Electrical Designer
Calgary
Summary
Energetic Mechanical Engineer with an Electronic Engineering Technology diploma and 10+ years in a manufacturing environment. Experience designing audio amplifiers and loudspeakers as a hobby. Strong internal and external customer service focus while developing detailed electrical design packages for custom ambulance builds at Crestline Coach. Spearheaded a $20k software project at Crestline Coach that decreased electrical design time by 50%. Designed a patented electronic fail safe device as a joint project with a business partner to prevent catastrophic failure of pump jacks powered with internal combustion engines. A passion for Lean manufacturing with experience in both mechanical and electronic product manufacturing. Strong teamwork and organizational skills with training in emotional intelligence, project management and leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
PK Sound Corp.
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided feedback to product designers to improve manufacturability of loudspeaker enclosures.
- Developed torque specifications for fasteners on new product to ensure consistent manufacturing.
- Investigated quality issues on the shop floor and implemented process solutions.
- Developed quality check points in ERP system for incoming supplier parts.
- Created detailed work instructions for testing incoming audio driver quality.
- Maintained detailed work instructions for product assembly technicians.
- Created laser engraver artwork for product ID plates.
- Performed maintenance on an Epilog Pro 48 laser engraver.
Application Specialist
Spartan Controls
01.2019 - Current
- Work closely with customers to determine best measurement technology needed to successfully run their operations.
- Perform flow calculations based on line size, fluid density, viscosity and pressure to determine size and type of flow meter best suited for customer's application.
- Prepare quotes and perform detailed order review using SAP.
- Successfully managed large workloads while still addressing customer needs through phone calls and emails.
- Developed strong relationships with customers and became the single point contact for their measurement requirements.
- Perform detailed drawing reviews for customer flow meter assemblies.
Partner/Product Designer
Ryodd Technologies
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Designed an electronic device which monitors several limit switches on a pump jack driven with an internal combustion engine. If any limit switches open, the device safely shuts downs the pump jack and alerts the operator which switch is at fault.
- The fail safe device holds a US and Canadian patent.
- Several prototype boards are currently in service.
Wire Harness Designer
Clearpath Robotics
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Work efficiently and effectively from a remote location
- Design and draft wire harness, cable assemblies and Bill of Materials in VeSys software for robots.
- Reduced wire harness costs by 49% and reduced assembly lead time using DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles
- Create and manage items in PLM software.
- Promote open communication with staff in Kitchener by scheduling weekly meetings on design progress.
Manufacturing Engineer
Clearpath Robotics
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Designed work cells that facilitate efficient material flow and work.
- Used Continuous Improvement principles to reduce waste in material flow and manufacturing work cells.
- Completed training on Root Cause Analysis (8D) training.
- Implemented tool calibration procedures and processes for the manufacturing floor.
- Implemented Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls for work cells that process static sensitive devices.
- Provided Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback to the Hardware Engineering group.
- Procured custom material carts to minimize damage to sub-assemblies and raw goods.
- Managed manufacturing facility floor space, maintenance and repairs.
- Member of the OH&S committee.
- Developed product shipping packaging and Standard Operating Packing Procedures for continental and overseas shipments.
Senior Electrical Designer
Crestline Coach
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed and scheduled ambulance electrical designs to meet corporate goals.
- Treated production staff and sales team as internal customers with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- Followed up with production staff on design issues and applied internal customer feedback on design and design processes.
- Provided supervision, leadership and mentorship to the electrical design team.
- Completed training in leadership, emotional intelligence and project management.
- Researched new products and systems in conjunction with sales team and external customers.
- Aggressively reduced product design variances to reduce lead time in electrical engineering deliverables.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineering to drive out design errors and increase product manufacturability.
- Maintained detailed metrics of team performance and provided counter measures to reverse negative trends.
- Participated in Kaizen events to improve manufacturing efficiency and drive out waste.
Product Design Specialist
Crestline Coach
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Designed schematic and wire harness documentation for ambulance manufacturing using AutoCAD and Zuken E3
- Provided technical external customer support and service to vehicles issues in the field involving electrical issues and maintenance
- Proactively contacted external customers on custom designs to ensure functions and features would work
- Performed load calculations on ambulance electrical circuits.
- Spearheaded a $20k project that brought in new software (Zuken E3) to design electrical schematics and wire harnesses to improve speed and accuracy of the design process by 50%
- Provided technical support for production staff for custom ambulance builds.
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineer
Massload Technologies
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Modeled load cells and weigh scale mechanisms using Solid Works.
- Designed and manufactured a 50 lbs capacity hanging scale, including the load cell, for calibrating grain seeders in the field
- Performed research, design and testing on new products such as load cells and digital displays.
- Used Solid Works Simulation for FEA and performed load calculations to aid in the design and optimization of load cells
- Developed new testing methods and apparatuses for current and future products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK 09.2004 - 05.2009
Technology Diploma - Electronics Engineering Technology
SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, AB 09.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Lean Manufacturing - Strong passion for Lean manufacturing with knowledge of Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S and continuous improvement
Solid Works & Autodesk Inventor - 3D modelling
AutoCAD - Mechanical and electrical drafting
Mechanical Design - FEA analysis, part and assembly creation and mechanical drawings
Instrumentation - Working knowledge of various transducers such has temperature, flow, pressure, strain, voltage, current and resistance
Manufacturing - Knowledge of machining, welding, sheet metal and electronic manufacturing
Leadership - Completed training in leadership including conflict resolution, motivating others, performance management
Emotional Intelligence - Completed course in EI skills
Electronic Design - Proficient in analog and digital electronic design
Extracurricular Activities
- Designing and building custom audio amplifiers
• Built both vacuum tube and solid state audio amplifiers for Hi-Fi use. - Experimenting with Arduino micro-controllers and Raspberry Pi's
• Created an outdoor weather proof audio amplifier that can stream wireless audio with a Raspberry Pi.
• Programmed ARM micro controller to control tone, volume, and audio balance in a vacuum tube amplifier. - Amateur radio operator
• Operate amateur radio on HF and VHF bands.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
PK Sound Corp.
04.2024 - 11.2024
Application Specialist
Spartan Controls
01.2019 - Current
Wire Harness Designer
Clearpath Robotics
12.2017 - 12.2018
Manufacturing Engineer
Clearpath Robotics
08.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Electrical Designer
Crestline Coach
09.2015 - 08.2016
Partner/Product Designer
Ryodd Technologies
06.2015 - 01.2019
Product Design Specialist
Crestline Coach
04.2012 - 09.2015
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineer
Massload Technologies
04.2012 - 06.2015
Technology Diploma - Electronics Engineering Technology
SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)
09.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
09.2004 - 05.2009
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