Francois Dallaire
Francois Dallaire
Class "A" surface modeler
Beaumont, Canada

Summary

A 15 years industrial and mechanical CAD Designer, transforming ideas into functional, fabricable and esthetically perfect three dimentional model. Extensive experience in Class ‘‘A’’ and surfaces modeling, development of products and advanced concepts, reverse engineering, photo realistic renderings and analysing parts for molding or machining. Implementing new 2D/3D design strategies on SolidWorks and Catia V5, developing new standards for manufacturing, improving design processes to reduce development time/costs and facilitate the design for a more effective marketing and cost reduction. Analysing modeling surfaces to avoid defects and produce higher quality products. Make photo realistic renderings to facilitate visual validation of products to minimize the requirement of expensive prototypes. The right blend/balance of strong technical knowledge in the field of mold design, development of (plastic/metal, fiberglass & carbonfiber parts), all types of molding process (injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, rotomolding, vacuum forming and laminating), machining process, timber field (stairs, kitchen cabinets and office furnitures), large formats machinery field (conveyors, machinery for secondary wood processing and cardboard recovery).

- Design and conception of various kind of products.
- Surface modeling and Class ‘‘A’’ surfacing.
- Products molding and machining process analysing.
- Artistic thinker focused on time, cost and quality.
- Defined and lead best practices within his organisation.
- Involved in the industry to follow new trends and practices.
- Ability to share knowledge with teammates to improve team efficiency.
- Possessing natural ability like; autodidact, thoroughness, dedication and multitasking.
- In-depth knowledge of multiple industries (ex: automotive, recreational vehicles, aeronautics,
transportation, and other molding industries).

Skills

RenderingTransport Design3D ModelingCADClass A surfacingCatiaUnreal Engine 5

Software proficiency

Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Quixel Suite
Quixel Suite
Catia
Catia
3DExperience
3DExperience

Reel

Productions

    • Commercial / Advertisement
      Orca Performance web configurator
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      3D Rendering
    • Company
      Taiga Motors

Experience

  • CEO at FD Design
    Beaumont, CA
    June 2013 - Present

    Class "A" and advanced surfacing modeling

    Skills: Unreal Engine 5 · Class A Surfacing · Product Design · Surface Modeling · CAD