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Hello! I'm Braden

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and PMP with 13+ years of experience across complex engineering projects, equipment development, manufacturing and nuclear facility design.

My experience includes leading first-of-a-kind electromechanical equipment from concept through fabrication, testing and commissioning. I have worked on robotic systems, specialized material-handling equipment and nuclear used-fuel packaging systems. My work also covers facility design, construction planning, system integration and life-cycle cost analysis.

I enjoy solving complex engineering problems and bringing different teams together to move projects forward. I have worked closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, safety and operations teams, as well as external suppliers and contractors.

My background combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, giving me a practical understanding of how complex systems move from an idea to real-world implementation.

Braden Zhao

Project & Manufacturing Engineer

Phone:

416-706-6210

Email:

braden.zhao@outlook.com

Website:

imBraden.ca

Address:

Milton, Ontario, Canada

EXPERIENCE

2017-2018

Manufacturing Engineer

Westfield-Wheathear

Programmed, calibrated, and troubleshot ABB and Motoman robotic welding systems for daily production.
Adjusted robotic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters to optimize weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and cycle times.
Designed manual and robotic welding fixtures, pneumatic tooling, jigs, carts, and workstations in SolidWorks.
Partnered directly with shop floor operators and fabricators to implement new designs and refine workflows using Lean methods.
Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to make production processes repeatable.
Worked directly with operators to solve production issues and improve workflow and equipment layout using Lean methods.
Coordinated with suppliers and consultants on component selection, procurement, and technical support.

2014-2017

Manufacturing Engineer - Robotic Specialty

Newflyer Carfair

(Carlson Engineered Composites)

Created and maintained ABB robot programs for automated water-jet trimming and provided hands-on production support.
Provided on-site support at New Flyer's U.S. manufacturing facility to troubleshoot ABB robotic water-jet systems and resolved production equipment issues.
Designed custom fixtures and tooling in Inventor and AutoCAD.
Reviewed engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability.
Inspected parts with Creaform 3D measurement equipment to investigated dimensional issues, and created diagnostic reports for root-cause actions.
Wrote SOP for new production processes and design changes.

2011-2013

Process Engineer

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

Applied industrial engineering methods to improve emergency department operations and workflow.
Built FlexSim discrete-event simulation models to evaluate staffing, equipment use, layout, throughput, and improvement options.
Applied statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) to identify key performance drivers and present data-driven recommendations to clinical stakeholders.
Translated frontline operational needs into measurable process improvements for clinical teams.