Syed Ali, Design Engineer (Acting Project Leader)

Syed Ali

Design Engineer (Acting Project Leader)

Premier Composite Technologies LLC.

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
Experience
17 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 2 Months

Design Engineer (Acting Project Leader) at Premier Composite Technologies LLC.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2013

Achievements:
* Optimized the Standard Procedures for 3D CAD, 2D Drawings issuance for Production and Assembly
* Implemented synchronous design approach for Engineering Design, Production Planning and Quality
* Managed a team of 8 Design Engineers to carry out large EPC Projects, Sky Fly in UAE and Haramain Expansion in Saudi Arabia
* Implemented 100% Virtual Prototyping of Large Assemblies in 3D CAD before starting Production
* Ensured fit-form-function validity of design, Eliminating the re-work/rejection by 80%
* Implemented standardized procedure for Site Installation / Erection Method Statements through Design and Analysis using CAD/CAE


Job Responsibilities:
* Design and Analysis of Mechanical and Architectural Structures in CATIA
* Assembly Design and Management of Harmain Project in Saudi Arabia
* Development of Parametric 3D Designs in lines with Architectural and Aesthetic Requirements set by the Master Designer
* 2D Drawings for Manufacturing Operations, Sheet Metal Works (Machining and Fabrication)
* Collaboration and Coordination between Planning, QC, Production and Design Department to ensure Time-Effective completion of projects
* Pre-Delivery Inspection Drawings for QA/QC

Planning Engineer at Al Rashed Fasteners & Engg. Fabrication Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • September 2012 to August 2013

Achievements:
* Improved/Optimized the Inventory taking process, reducing the process time by 400%
* Planned and Optimized the Daily, Weekly and Monthly Production Planning Process. Reduced the time consumed from 05 days to 01 day (500% improvement)
*Re-evaluated the Production Capacity of the plant, Optimized the job allocation per production, removed the bottlenecks in production and throughput.

Job Responsibilities
* Planning and Supervision of Production Operations based on Raw Material availability,
* Scheduling of Manufacturing Operations in lines with monthly dispatch and delivery deadlines
* Controlling the Packing and Store Operations to make Packing Plans for finished goods
* Prepare and implement weekly dispatch plans in coordination with other departments
* Monitor and analyse the production input/output ratios to reduce the wastage and minimize the inventory

Team Leader - Projects and Development at TUSDEC
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2007 to September 2012

* Project Planning, Feasibility Studies, Need Assessment Surveys, Industry Mobilisation for Farm Mechanisation Project (worth 800 Million PKR)
* Project Planning, Feasibility Studies, Need Assessment Surveys, Industry Mobilisation for the Federal Institute of Materials and Homologation (worth 1000 Million PKR)
* Project Planning, Feasibility Studies, Need Assessment Surveys, Industry Mobilisation for Electronics Complex Project (worth 3000 Million PKR)
* Project Planning, Feasibility Studies, Need Assessment Surveys, Industry Mobilisation for three Engineering Support Centers for Engineering Vendors (worth 600 Million PKR each)
* Project Planning, Tendering, Bidding, Supplier Evaluation for Long Term Technical and Vocational Training Programs in laision with BISP, NAVTTC, TEVTA GIZ worth 3000 Million Euros)
* Tendering, Bidding Documents, TORs, Evaluation of Bids, Recommendations for Contractor Selection based on Cost and Quality Method, Pre-Qualification of Consultants in lines with PEC and PPRA guidelines - required for Technical and Construction work for establishment of Engineering Development Centres (Training Factories) across Pakistan

Senior Engineer - Design and Development at GTDMC
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • January 2010 to September 2011

Achievements:
* Developed and Implemented the Process of Reverse Engineering using 3D Laser Scanning, CMM and Points-Cloud Data Processing
* Developed and Implemented the Process of Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing & SLS
* Trained a team of 08 Design Engineers for Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping
* Organised the Training Programs in CAD/CAM Software: CATIA, MasterCam, DelCam, Pro-Engineer, SolidEdge, Geomagic, Rapidform
* Organised the Training Programs for 5-Axis CNC Machining Centers

Projects:
* Design Diagnosis of of Door Trim Die for Suzuki Mehran Car, including Reverse Engineering, Inspection of Points-Cloud Data and Highlighting Repair Regions
* Design & Development of 40x Beach Rackets, Production Tooling: Mold for Carbon Fiber Lamination
Design & Development of Progressive Die for Gold Chain Manufacturing
* Design & Development, Reverse Engineering, Rapid Prototyping of Injection Molds for more than 100 Products including Wind Tunnel Fan Blades, Motorcycle Chassis, Baby Chairs, Baby Stool, Ice Cream Tubs, Tractor Engine Casing, Oil Sump Casing, Motorcycle Fuel Tank, Side Covers etc.

Internee at Heavy Electrical Complex, Hattar, Haripur (NWFP) Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Peshawar
  • May 2006 to July 2006

Internship in Heavy Electrical Complex, Taxila, in Power Transformers Manufacturing Unit

Internee at Pak Elektron Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2005 to August 2005

Internship in PEL Transformers and Switchgear Section, Dies and Molds Section

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
  • at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • October 2007

B.Sc Mechanical Engineering with Majors in Mechanical Design, Operations and Advanced Manufacturing Systems

High school or equivalent, Pre-Engineering
  • at Forman Christian (FC) College, Lahore
  • July 2003

F.Sc Pre-Engineering with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as Majors

High school or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
  • at WAPDA Boys High School, Shalimar, Lahore
  • May 2001

Matriculation with Majors in Science Group

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Product Development
Operations Management
Creative Concept Development
Project Planning
Research & Development
Project Planning
Project Management
Conceptual Design and Product Development
Computer Aided Engineering (Structural Analysis)
Computer Aided Designing (Solid Edge, AutoCAD)
Planning, Scheduling and Bills of Quantities
Reverse Engineering
Rapid Prototyping / Rapid Manufacturing
Procurement, Tenders, BoQs
Composite Materials

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Memberships

ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers)
  • Professional Member
  • July 2007
PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council)
  • Registered Engineer
  • July 2009

Training and Certifications

Certified Health Safety and Environment Specialist (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Safety for Fruit Crops and Vegetables: Managing Food Quality (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
Valid Until:
July 2009
Effective Proposal Writing & Presentation Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2011
Valid Until:
December 2011
Certified Engineer for ZCorp range of 3D Printers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Valid Until:
October 2009

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Long Drive