Cédrik Rochon

Cédrik rochon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director R&D at Walter Surface Technologies

  • Education

    • Cégep andré-laurendeau

      2009 - 2011
      Dec natural sciences
    • Polytechnique montréal

      2011 - 2016
      Bachelor of engineering - be aerospace/mechanical engineering

      Option: Project Management

    • Mcgill university school of continuing studies

      2022 - 2022
      Project management

      Project Management : From Principles to Practice (YCOPO 002-06)

    • Harvard business school online

      2023 - 2023
      Leadership
  • Experience

    • Ab mauri fleischmann's

      May 2011 - Sept 2016
      Packaging machine operator

      AB Mauri North America is a division of AB Mauri®, a global leader in yeast and bakery ingredient products. AB Mauri North America sells yeast under the Fleischmann’s Yeast® brand name while being committed to providing the customers in the food and baking industries with outstanding service, customized process solutions, and high levels of investment in product development.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Produced and packaged yeast products in different formats to complete daily work orders.• Inspected finished yeast products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.• Troubleshot problems with production equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.• Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts. Show less

    • Pratt & whitney canada

      Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
      Supplier quality engineer

      Pratt & Whitney Canada is a Canada-based aircraft engine manufacturer. The headquarters are in Longueuil, Quebec, just outside Montreal. It is a division of the larger US-based Pratt & Whitney (P&W), itself a business unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation. United Technologies has given Pratt & Whitney Canada a world mandate for small and medium aircraft engines.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Analyzed issues and implemented corrective actions with aeronautical suppliers.• Created a data base listing quality issues and corrective actions of every suppliers.• Created and implemented a management procedure for situations involving risks during the production and assembly of aeronautical engines. Show less

    • O-i

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Glass forming operator

      Owens-Illinois is a company that specializes in container glass products. It is one of the world's leading manufacturers of packaging products, holding the position of largest manufacturer of glass containers in North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Approximately one of every two glass containers made worldwide is made by Owens-Illinois, its affiliates, or its licensees.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Operated glass forming machines• Produced glass containers of different size• Sampling and quality testing• Recognized manufacturing defects in containers• Performed the change of the mechanical parts• Replaced operators and specialists Show less

    • Ge grid solutions

      Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
      Mechanical technician

      GE Grid Solutions helps utilities and the industry at large effectively manage electricity from the point of generation to the point of consumption, ensuring the reliability, efficiency and security of the grid. Grid Solutions is focused on bringing together technologies and decades of expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a greener, more resilient and reliable grid.----------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION :• Inspected and tested assemblies and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.• Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired problematic high tension breakers.• Assembled of new high tension breakers and components.• Interpreted mechanical, hydraulic plans and assembly procedures.• Worked with various mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic tools to assemble mechanical components.• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Show less

    • Walter surface technologies

      Aug 2017 - now

      • Managed development, improvement, design and conception of coated abrasives and finishing products.• Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products• Conducted research and development on existing and emerging products to highlight benefits and attract retention.• Worked and managed relationships with various international manufacturing partners and suppliers (Canada, USA, Brazil, Europe, Asia)• Presented new product development projects in front of customers, directors and the board • Developed test methods and analysis/interpretation of performance to evaluate prototypes and competitors• Trained the salesforce on new products launch• Worked with the salesforce as a product specialist and as technical support• Worked with the marketing department to ensure proper product introduction and develop any supporting document (i.e. Finishing guide: brochure and app) Show less • Supported the development, improvement, design and conception of coated abrasives and finishing products.• Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products.• Conducted research and development on existing and emerging products to highlight benefits.• Worked with various international manufacturing partners and suppliers (Canada, USA, Brazil, Europe, Asia)• Presented new product development projects in front of customers, directors and the board.• Developed test methods and analysis/interpretation of performance to evaluate prototypes and competitors.• Trained the salesforce on new products launch.• Work with the salesforce as a product specialist and as technical support.• Test and evaluate performances of current, future and competitor’s products• Insure quality control, data validation, solutions / complaint reports and new employees’ technical training• Participated at trade shows (i.e. Fabtech, Canweld) Show less

      • Director R&D

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Director - Technology & Process Engineering

        Dec 2023 - now
      • R&D Engineer - Automation & Sales Engineering

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
      • R&D Engineer - Abrasives, Power Brushes and Powertools

        Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
      • Product Manager R&D - Finishing and Coated Abrasives

        Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
      • Associate Product Manager R&D - Finishing and Coated Abrasives

        Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project management professional (pmp)

      Project management institute
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional engineer (pe)

      Ordre des ingénieurs du québec
      Nov 2019