Evan Simard

Experience

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  Domino's

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2021

  Shift Manager

  • Worked independently when opening and closing the store. • Attended weekly management meetings to reflect on the previous week in terms of inventory, sales, and staff performance.• Took responsibility and used interpersonal problem solving to implement corrective actions when issues arose on shift.• Used administrative skills to manage staff and store and worked as a team player to meet sales and labour cost goals in a fast-paced environment.

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  Glendale Industries

  May 2018 - May 2018

  CAD Technician

  • Created detailed engineering drawings using CAD, for various metal and sheet metal fabricated parts for water trucks, sewage vacuum trucks, and other various shop equipment.

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  UMSAE Formula Electric

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Managed a team of 5 to redesign the UMSAE Formula Electric battery back for the 2023 season.• Implemented solutions and modifications to fix problems caused by poor quality on supplier parts on battery pack structure during manufacturing.• Led accumulator members alongside the Electrical Systems Officer to successfully manufacture the 2022 Formula Electric battery pack, integrating fast-paced, running design changes. • Used fundamental engineering formulas to design sheet metal fabricated mounting brackets to withstand a 40G crash, while maintaining tool access and reducing installation and removal times.• Designed waterproof enclosures using additive manufacturing techniques for PCBs, reducing the reassembly and sealing time needed during maintenance.

  • Accumulator Lead

    May 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Accumulator Member

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2022
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  MacDon Industries

  May 2021 - Dec 2021

  Test Technician

  • Worked with design and test engineers to improve the design and durability of prototype harvesting equipment.• Wrote daily detailed engineering reports and attended weekly meetings with the project team, regarding the performance, maintenance, and issues with prototype harvesting equipment.• Completed detailed engineering inspections on prototype harvesting equipment to assess their condition and performance.• Traveled independently throughout Canada and the United States running detailed engineering tests on prototype harvesting equipment. Show less

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  New Flyer

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Junior Designer

  • Analyzed and filtered sensor input data and created a rainflow chart to assess the reliability and longevity of heavy duty transit bus components for customer specific needs.• Communicated with suppliers to spec components, order test parts, and request component data.• Created and updated engineering drawings based off of real world feedback from manufacturing and engineering stakeholders.• Designed various mounting brackets to be easily manufacturable with sheet metal.

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  Motor Coach Industries

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Junior Designer

  • Created detailed engineering drawings, providing clear documentation of recent frame modifications.• Performed tests and collected data to improve the fitment of vacuum formed interior parts, while maintaining pleasing aesthetics.

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  Motor Coach Industries

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Junior Designer

  • Used Siemens NX to commonize installations across models, reducing unique part numbers by 50% or more.• Optimized CAD models to accurately reflect production intent, enabling increased precision of space claim for next generation projects.• Designed a prototype pantograph engine bay door, which increased access to the engine bay by ~5%, and decreased the amount of space required behind the coach to open the door by ~50%.

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  New Flyer

  Jan 2025 - now

  Junior Designer