LEAD MANUFACTURING & DESIGN ENGINEER
Wilcox Bodies Ltd
Total years of experience :25 years, 2 Months
Canadian manufacturer of custom service/utility bodies, crane bodies, emergency rescue vehicles made out of steel and aluminum.
- Reporting to the General Manager
- Lead the Design development and production process and manage the engineering department activities and schedule.
- Streamline and schedule the Design development for existing products and new concepts.
- Support the sales and marketing activities and participate in pre bids meetings with clients and dealers.
- Monitor the production quality and process on the shop floor and propose solutions to increase quality and productivity.
- Organize and lead the design reviews throughout each phase of new products development.
- Supervise and coordinate the training requirements for proper implementation of SolidWorks templates, BOM and EPDM system for all related departments.
- Evaluate existing suppliers for parts and hardware and Identify new suppliers to improve quality and cost efficiency
OpenLink Corp. is a specialized Canadian corporation in the Specialty Vehicles solutions for the international markets.
- Introduced & Promoted the company services and mission for new and existing customers in the GCC, Middle East and North Africa
- Established a close relation and reseller agreements with different medical equipment suppliers and Ambulance manufacturers (i.e Demers Ambulance, Crestline Coach) to meet every customer requirements and provide the best quality and cost effective solutions to international clients.
- Design and development of several custom projects for clients in GCC (i.e Command centers, boat ambulance, Medical Shelters).
- Conducted technical meetings with clients and professionals to support marketing plans and new products representation.
- Established a reliable network of international suppliers for all types of components and materials.
Leading North American Manufacturer of Patented Custom & Mobile Expanding Trailers
- Reporting to the President and VP.
- Design development for Custom turn-key mobile solutions from concept to engineered design to final product.
- Product line covers Expandable Custom Expandable Mobile trailers, VIP Caravans, Dry & Reefer Trailers, Shelters and Containers for clients in North America, Middle East and Africa.
- Supervise and support the assembly line and production workshops during build-up with shop drawings and assembly diagrams.
- Create technical documentation, specs sheet and projects bill of materials to support the sales and procurement departments.
- Conduct technical meetings with clients and create marketing and technical documentation, specs sheet and presentations to support sales and marketing activities.
Leading Manufacturer of Specialty Vehicles in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia.
- Planed and controlled the manufacturing operations with +85 workforces for various
types of rescue, specialty vehicles and customized trailers.
- Led the marketing and sales activities for existing and new customers in the GCC, Middle East and North Africa.
- Controlled & scheduled the production activities for Plastic vacuum-forming, Sheet metal, FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic), CNC operations workshops.
- Developed and implemented plans to streamline the production activities in order to increase efficiency and capacity.
- Led and supervised all R&D department activities for new products development and marketing requirements.
- Led the Implementation team for ISO 9001:2000 (Cert. # IND 93028).
- Control of inventory and implementation of cost reduction programs.
- Conducted technical meetings with clients and professionals to support marketing plans and new products development.
Manufacturer of Ambulance and Specialty Products
- Designed and Developed several projects "from concept to execution" according to budget and international standards using CAD/CAM applications.
- Led the development activities for identifying products requirements in terms of materials, machines and components suppliers.
- Developed the production process guide according to international standards and approved quality procedures.
- Coordinated the ongoing research and development work for new technology and reliable international suppliers for components and material.
- Managed and developed schedules and needed resources for each project.
- Controlled the Engineering department day-by-day activities and provided support for shop floor.
- Coordinated the training needs and resources for new engineers and CAD/CAM staff.