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SUSAN THOMSON
613-240-6134 | sue.thomson@yahoo.ca
Profile
Looking for new and interesting job opportunities in the fields of Mechanical Design and
Manufacturing. A comprehensive background in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineering
and Production Control in the High Tech and Aerospace/Naval Industries. I have acquired a
varied set of skills that includes extensive use of Solid Works, Infor VISUAL ERP, Mechanical
Desktop, as well as a good working knowledge of Enterprise Product Data Management
(EPDM), Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project and Visio. Excellent communication and
organization skills. Able to manage multiple tasks independantly and enjoy working in a team
environment.
Employment History
DAVIS ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering - ERP Production Controller 2013-PRESENT
 Using Infor VISUAL ERP created, tracked and maintained all company Work Orders through
their entire Manufacturing cycle. These Work Orders included Planned Work Orders,
Custom Work Orders, FAI Work Orders and RMA's.
 Updated and maintained Manufacturing Plans, taking into account Manufacturing
capabilities (both internal and external), decisions to make/buy parts, routing of material as
well as Batch sizing.
 Created Engineering Masters that laid out the Operational Steps, Internal Test Plans,
Assembly Procedures, Special Process as well as any Outside Services that might be
required.
 Interacted extensively with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Structural Design and Program
Management on a daily basis.
 An active member of the Davis Engineering ERP Implementation Team (2013)
Structural Design - Mechanical Designer 2003-2013
 Using Davis supplied Aerothermal data, as well as Customer Documentation pertaining to
existing Naval or Air Craft structure, created Installation & General Arrangement
documentation
 Developed and created Product Structures as well as Designing and Modeling all relevant
components of various products.
 Lead Designer on several projects, delegating and tracking work passed on to peers.
 Detailed Assembly Drawings & Part Drawings, using input from Engineering and
Manufacturing, in order to create a product that met all Customer and Engineering
requirements as well as Manufacturability.

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JDS UNIPHASE
Manufacturing Engineering - Product Engineering Specialist 1999-2002
 Manufacturing Engineering Prime on all Customized Instrument Switches.
 Coordinated various functional departments (Application, Test, R & D, Production/ Material
Planning, Manufacturing) to successfully complete the manufacture of Customized Switches
in a timely manner
Design Drafting Services - Team Leader 1997-1999
 Planned and allocated Design/Drafting resources for upcoming projects and Change
Control.
 Using CADKEY created wire frame Models, Details and Assembly Drawings.
Education/Skills
Algonquin College Continuing Education
 Currently enrolled in the Supply Chain Management program.
 Ontario Management Development Program Certificate
 Successful completion of Basic Electrical and Mechanical Drafting
 APICS Membership
 Security Clearance – Level II (Secret)
 Workplace First Aid Responder