Hi, I’m Lonnie Cyr. I’m a Mechanical Engineering Technologist and CAD designer with extensive experience in designing and detailing infrastructure, industrial facilities, and manufacturing equipment. I excel at turning concepts into precise 2D/3D drawings, coordinating with engineers, and delivering installation-ready packages that meet client standards. I’m comfortable in fabrication environments, hands-on with fixtures, gauges, and machine shop work, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into workable designs. I’m committed to accuracy, safety, and efficiency, with a track record of guiding projects from proposal through fabrication to installation. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and taking on challenging layouts, guardings, and structural components to help projects succeed.

Lonnie Cyr

Hi, I’m Lonnie Cyr. I’m a Mechanical Engineering Technologist and CAD designer with extensive experience in designing and detailing infrastructure, industrial facilities, and manufacturing equipment. I excel at turning concepts into precise 2D/3D drawings, coordinating with engineers, and delivering installation-ready packages that meet client standards. I’m comfortable in fabrication environments, hands-on with fixtures, gauges, and machine shop work, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into workable designs. I’m committed to accuracy, safety, and efficiency, with a track record of guiding projects from proposal through fabrication to installation. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and taking on challenging layouts, guardings, and structural components to help projects succeed.

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Hi, I’m Lonnie Cyr. I’m a Mechanical Engineering Technologist and CAD designer with extensive experience in designing and detailing infrastructure, industrial facilities, and manufacturing equipment. I excel at turning concepts into precise 2D/3D drawings, coordinating with engineers, and delivering installation-ready packages that meet client standards. I’m comfortable in fabrication environments, hands-on with fixtures, gauges, and machine shop work, and I thrive on turning complex requirements into workable designs.

I’m committed to accuracy, safety, and efficiency, with a track record of guiding projects from proposal through fabrication to installation. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and taking on challenging layouts, guardings, and structural components to help projects succeed.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CAD Designer/Detailer at AECON Group Inc
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Created 3D models for client proposals; produced 2D engineering drawings including phasing, sequencing and installation packages; project coordination with Civil Engineers and Coordinators.
Sr. Mechanical Designer & CAD Draftsman / Project Co-coordinator at Gordie Howe International Bridge (Fluor Co.)
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Created 2D/3D designs and details for structural components, including approach decks, embed drawings, crane offset beams, pier rebar, tower platforms, handrails, scaffolding, and elevator sequences; coordinated with Civil Engineers and Professional Engineering Consultants; used AutoCAD 2021, ACM PanelWorx tools.
Mechanical Designer / Project Co-coordinator at ACM PanelWorx
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Designed ACM Panel shop drawings from Architectural drawings; created MRP files for material orders; produced CNC files; liaised with customers for approvals; generated 2D drawings and 3D models.
Mechanical Designer at TMS Valiant (Aerotech/Actalent Temporary Contract)
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Designed tooling palettes for transmission solenoids, valve bodies, transfer cases and engine blocks on conveyor systems; developed end-of-arm tooling and clamping systems for Robotic/air knife blow-off; drafted 3D enclosures and wall panels; managed pump-house drainage piping; performed 3D modeling and 2D assemblies; BOM data entry.
Balcony & Stairway Railing Designer at Greco Aluminum Railings
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Designed shop and fabrication drawings for balcony/terrace railings for high-rise buildings; produced stairway and ramp railings with engineering certification; coordinated with Project Managers; introduced to Revit; used AutoCAD 2019 and SolidWorks 2019.
Mechanical Designer / Project Leader at Prolann Group Inc.
May 1, 2014 - September 1, 2018
Designed/detailed plant layouts of conveyor systems for baggage handling; prepared packages with drawings lists and BOMs; managed customer relations for changes; allocated work to designers and checkers; worked with AutoCAD 2006-2012.
Mechanical Designer at DeMonte Fab.
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014
Designed/detailed shop prints for engineers and architects; room/platform/stair layouts; stainless sheet metal products; ordering materials; some estimating; AutoCAD 2010.
Mechanical Designer at Uni-Fab
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Designed/detailed machine enclosures and guarding; mezzanines, platforms, stairs and handrails to code; introduced to Revit; used AutoCAD 2007 and SolidWorks 2007.
Fixture & Gauge Designer at Landau Gauge
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006
Designed/detailed functional fixtures and gauges; assisted in R&R tests; prepared customer packages for shop with CMM certifications; IGES translation using AutoCAD 2002 and Mechanical Desktop.
Seat Heater Designer at W.E.T. Automotive Systems
July 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005
Designed seat heaters and wiring harnesses for Tier 1 & 2 suppliers; developed electrical schematic layouts; used PDM for drawing management; solidworks introduction for 3D prototyping; AutoCAD 2004.
Mechanical Designer at R.J. Cyr Co. Inc.
September 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Designed/detailed service platforms, mezzanines, ladders and stair crossovers w/handrails; detailed conveyors and chutes for Windsor Salt mine and engine head scissor lift; created drawing packages for shop; AutoCAD 2004.
Mechanical Designer at TMS Valiant (Aerotech/Actalent)
April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Designed tooling palettes for transmission components; developed end-of-arm tooling and clamping systems for washers; modeled enclosures, wall panels, sound panels, and pneumatic doors; created 3D models and 2D assemblies; managed B.O.M data.

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technologist at St.Clair College
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Mechanical Engineering Technologist at St.Clair College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Licensed Mechanical Designer-Draftsmen 2D/3D (Ontario Apprenticeship Board)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other