Renaud Thomassin, P. Eng., MBA

Experience

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  Lapalme Conception Mécanique

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Project Manager

  • Planned and executed detailed project plan, led on time/ under budget completion of artisanal-to-automated textile plant with 95% team billability despite inheriting team with an average of 10% monthly turnover rate• Conducted client site inspection, identified major safety issue, advocated, and got approval to execute a cost-effective solution, earned preferred service provider status leading to additional contracts• Sourced and negotiated the integration of an advanced structural analysis software, boosted calculation speed and accuracy; enhanced team capacity leading to contract extension with transport industry client• Researched hydraulic high-pressure cutter, devised innovative approach to integrate capabilities on a robotic arm, contributing to the acquisition of a $1.375M grant in agricultural technology Show less

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  LETENDA

  Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

  Engineer, finite element analysis

  • Adapted agile project management principles to overhaul long- and short-term work planning, secured team collaboration and enabled accurate time prediction of deliverables to internal stakeholders• Assessed component design workflow, identified process inefficiencies; developed, pitched, and secured approval of cost-effective solution, led implementation resulting in a 40% acceleration of work cycles• Analyzed bus structure, flagged the sections adding undue weight, recommended, and implemented improvements resulting in +10% weight reduction: improved vehicle range and maintained safety standards • Investigated issues in key supplier’s structural data, developed and launched testing project; findings led to action that generated higher analysis accuracy and bolstered the procurement team's negotiation position• Initiated team building activities with structural analysts to increase team’s collaboration, resulting in increased sharing of workload, communication of knowledge, and overall team productivity Show less

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  Arbrass

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Entrepreneur

  Designed and implemented process for fast, efficient, and scalable manufacture of custom drawer inserts; crafted and delivered pitch, earned selection in DEL Incubator's $30K high potential and innovation program

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  EY

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Business Transformation Consultant