Engineering

Project Planning and Design
Sandalwood has the skill set to help our customers during the planning and design phases of their projects. Our Engineers can help identify potential problems in your product or process by using their expertise in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), Control Plans and APQP/PPAP processes. Our Industrial Engineers can help get the most out of your manufacturing process, using time studies, line balancing, simulation and station layout skills. Our staff currently includes Professional Engineers (Ontario, Canada), Certified MODAPTS Practitioners, and Project Management Professionals.

Project Execution
Sandalwood Engineers have helped manage and execute projects for our customers of varying scopes and duration. Some of our projects have been as simple as analyzing an assembly process to help reduce waste to the complexity of designing and implementing an entire assembly line. We also have experience in Supply Chain Management and can work with OEMs and Suppliers to ensure that the project timing and cost targets are met.


Process Improvement
Sandalwood’s approach is that of Continuous Process Improvement and Reduction of Waste. Our Engineers’ experience at Process Analysis and Optimization and Material Handling systems allow us to find and eliminate most causes of waste, helping our customers improve throughput and reduce costs. Furthermore, Sandalwood utilizes data-driven methods to identify the areas of most benefit, including the use of Six Sigma methodologies, Process Simulations and benchmarking studies.