Philippe Kahr

Experience

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

  Mechanical designer / Concepteur mécanique

  Cost reduction projectProduct line ameliorationProject follow up with suppliers and production lines

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  Pratt & Whitney

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2002

  Mechanical engineering (internship)

  Establish test sequences for enginesUpdate existing testing procedures

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  Logitrol inc

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

  Mechanical designer / Concepteur mécanique

  Prototype machine designQuote preparationsClient start-upsTechnical documentation

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  Trio-pac inc.

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2004

  Mechanical designer / Concepteur mécanique

  Conveyor design in 3D and 2DProject management and follow up

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  Novabus a division of Volvo Bus

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2014

  Mechanical designer / Concepteur mécanique

  Vehicle exterior designDesign of mechanical systemsStrong GD&T understandingPlastic and composite part designIntegration of intelligent such as GPS and passenger countersProject managementPrototyping and norm validation

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  BRP

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

  Mechanical designer / Concepteur mécanique

  Design of mechanical systemsCost reductionStrong GD&T understandingPower pack and mechanical systems integrationPlastic and composite part designProject managementPrototyping and norm validationProject followup using SAPPart creation and BoM management using Smarteam

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  Granit Design

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Commercial Project Manager / Chargé de Projet Commercial

  - Managed multiple simultaneous projects, including launches, client presentations, budget oversight (ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 per project), coordination with contractors, scheduling, procurement tracking, installation capacity planning, and post-project evaluations.

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  KDC | Knowlton

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Production Supervisor / Superviseur de production

  - Supervised up to 100 production employees, mechanics, and technicians, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.- Planned production schedules and implemented standard procedures.- Led daily meetings with line managers to achieve production goals.- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards and implemented continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, SMED, and 5S.- Participated in technical problem-solving and proposed engineering changes using my engineering knowledge. Show less

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  Michelin

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2022

  Project Manager, Design / Chargé de Projet, Conception

  - Project management and design of tracks, from concept to production deployment.- Ensure objectives, deadlines, and costs are met through meticulous planning, effective communication, optimal resource management, rigorous monitoring, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement.- As a Technical Expert, I specialize in the design of rubber tracks and the implementation of new concepts and best practices. My expertise includes understanding load cases, track wear, and real-world field applications. I excel in validation and testing, as well as mold design and field service monitoring. Show less

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  Taiga Motors (TSX:TAIG)

  Dec 2022 - now

  Engineering Project Manager / Chargé de Projet Ingénierie

  - Lead, supervise, and coordinate the engineering projects for the ORCA personal watercraft and Nomad snowmobile, from design to completion, including in-service monitoring.- Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.- Establish action plans, drive decision-making, monitor progress, and align the team with priorities.- Act as the technical expert for platform development.- Serve as the liaison between stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.- Track progress, identify risks, and ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and budget requirements. Show less