Victor Nifo

Experience

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  Campbell Soup Company

  Apr 2006 - Sept 2006

  Continuous Improvement Intern

  - Created reports concerning issues such as case packaging losses, downtime and withheld products - Prepared and performed presentations for the plant’s daily production meetings- Facilitated a Kaizen Event to address the issue of bearding in the Aseptic Centre of Campbell’s- Created procedures for the operation of machinery

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  Cheme Engineering

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Engineering Intern

  - Assisted in carrying out process design and commissioning for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including: process drawing preparation; system capacity projections; commissioning protocol preparation and execution; and product qualification and research- Provided engineering services to industry leader Apotex, Inc.

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  Dana Corporation - Long Manufacturing Division

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2007

  Manufacturing Process Developer

  - Assisted in the development of new fin and turbilizer manufacturing processes for engine coolers- Prepared samples in the metallurgical lab and performed capability studies- Visited suppliers and performed on-site capability studies- Completed tooling buyoffs and created the appropriate engineering documentation- Redesigned a fin and turbilizer height measuring fixture, working closely with the Tool and Die Department- Conducted inventory control at Dana Corporation’s XL Plant Show less

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  MDA

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Mechanical Engineering Student

  - Assisted the Solution Engineering team with proposal development for a new on-orbit servicing opportunity- Created conceptual designs for spacecraft mechanical components- Developed and maintained the product structure, mass budgets and reliability predictions for the on-orbit servicing project- Completed R&D task to identify and evaluate candidate flexible hoses for the project’s spacecraft- Created test plans for the R&D task, including procuring samples, creating test procedures, executing tests, and preparing a technical report- Organized and provided support for several demonstrations to potential customers and investors Show less

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  MDA

  Jun 2010 - now

  Principal role is ensuring MDA's Robotics and Space Operations division technology development and R&D is planned, equipped, and executed in alignment with the technology, product, and business development strategies.Coordinate technology development project creation, tracking, and reportingo Actively manage 10+ R&D projects across all technology thrust areas at MDA Robotics and Space Operations (RSO)o Using stakeholder inputs, create R&D steering packages and coordinate reviews with New Business, Engineering, and Technology Strategy Departmentso Developed report template for Senior Management using earned value principles to track performance metrics, and to report on technology readiness for Program adoptiono Coordinate staffing demand inputs across R&D with Program and Engineering Department Managerso Prepare annual R&D budgetso Manage internal R&D spending and recoveries, including Finance reporting and forecasting requirementsProgram technology developmento Oversee execution of technology development on programs, looking for alignment with product development goals.o Identify technology gap risk areas on programs.Support New Business in the creation of R&D external proposals Show less OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) Mission SupportInstrument Engineer• Responsible for safe operation of OLA during the OSIRIS-REx missionRefueling Tool Space Technology Development Program (STDP)Co-Lead• Performed trade studies to arrive at an optimal Refueling Tool architecture with respect to the most current fill/drain valve architecture and the baseline mission concept of operationsMobile Servicing System (MSS) Replacement Camera (RCAM) ProgramMechanical Lead• Responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance of the Mechanical Team, including Structural, Thermal and Design engineers, for the Replacement TV Camera and the Replacement Light Assembly for the International Space StationDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Phoenix ProgramMechanical Project Engineering• Reviewed DARPA Camera prototype design, completed design of Hosted Payload Assembly Test Rig, coordinated manufacture, assembly and testing3-Degree of Freedom Deployable Stationary Plasma Thruster ProgramIntegrated Actuator Lead• Developed Subsystem Specifications and Statements of Work for critical components, including Actuator, Harmonic Drive and PotentiometerLaunch Adaptor Ring Capture Tool (LAR CT) STDPMechanical Engineering Lead• Designed and developed the LAR CT drive train and tested prototypes for the capture mechanism designCentre for Surgical Invention and Innovation, IGAR (Image-Guided Automated Robot) Program Intermediate Member of Technical Staff (MTS)• Performed workspace analysis in NX• Designed vision target for IGAR calibration; docking mechanism• Supported design of CCA and PWB for IGAR pendant• Responsible for manufacture/test of Patient Supports, Pendant, and Tools, Tool packaging and sterilizationHospital for Sick Children KidsArm Program Junior MTS• Member of mechanical design team responsible for conceptual design of KidsArm robotic arm• Created/enforced manufacturing flow charts, manufacturing instruction sheets and BOM Show less

  • Technology Portfolio Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Project Engineer

    Dec 2018 - Oct 2022

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jun 2010 - Oct 2022