Syed Arsalan Ahmed, Manufacturing Process Engineer

Syed Arsalan Ahmed

Manufacturing Process Engineer

General Motors

Location
Canada - Toronto
Education
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
14 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 9 Months

Manufacturing Process Engineer at General Motors
  • Canada - Ingersoll
  • My current job since July 2023

• Successfully executed and managed Battery main pack line projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams of 10 members to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Implemented project management best practices, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining project schedules.
• Resolved conflicts and issues among team members, fostering a collaborative and harmonious work environment.

Manufacturing Process Engineer at General Motors
  • United States - Warren Township
  • February 2022 to May 2023

• Successfully executed and managed Battery main pack line projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams of 10 members to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Implemented project management best practices, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining project schedules.
• Resolved conflicts and issues among team members, fostering a collaborative and harmonious work environment.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at HCI lighting
  • Canada - Mississauga
  • June 2019 to September 2020

● Orchestrated the successful completion of multiple lighting fixtures and site furniture projects for North American customers, achieving a 15% increase in project delivery efficiency.
● Utilized AutoCAD/SolidWorks to create initial designs and manufacturing reports, consistently meeting tight deadlines with a 20% reduction in project lead times.
● Designed and developed prototypes resulting in a 25% improvement in product quality, a 30% increase in product lifespan, and a 20% enhancement in reliability.
● Managed new tooling development projects from China, leading to a 15% reduction in tooling costs and a 25% improvement in tool performance, contributing to significant cost savings for the company.

Manufacturing Engineer at ABC Group
  • Canada - Mississauga
  • January 2017 to August 2018

Key Accomplishments:
• Achieved 60% process improvement with Poke Yoke (color sensor) for error-free production.
• Enhanced overall product quality by 30% through process, handling, and training enhancements.
• Reduced production time by 30% through value stream mapping and layout redesign.
• Oversaw tooling and supervised try-outs and sample preparations for customer submission.
• Developed plans aligned with customer requirements using value analysis.
• Implemented manufacturing documentation and operator instructions.
• Reviewed production methods for quality and safety compliance.
• Assisted in tooling development and managed preventive maintenance for current programs.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Dawlance Private Limited
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2014 to September 2014

Key Accomplishments:
• Designs and develops new process according to the organization's execution plan.
• Performed checklist, PPAP, Red/Green/Yellow tags activities, Runof & Installations.
• Successful buyof for the new line for the refrigerators & home appliances.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Toyota Motors
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2013 to June 2014

● Led cost-saving kaizens, achieving a 15% reduction in manufacturing costs while maintaining a 10% profit ratio.
● Successfully decreased scrap ratios by 20% through continuous improvement initiatives.
● Ensured 98% success in new model launches, meeting customer requirements and facilitating seamless handoffs.
● Improved equipment trial efficiency, reducing trial durations by 30%.

Manufacturing Engineer at Suzuki Motors Company
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2010 to June 2013

Key Accomplishments:
• Achieved 20% eficiency improvement in production through seamless integration of new processes.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives: Realized a 15% reduction in downtime and enhanced reliability across new processes.
• Provided training during transition for 4 teams: Achieved a 30% faster adoption rate, minimizing disruptions and ensuring operational continuity.

Production Engineer at Philips Electrical Industry of Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2005 to January 2010

● Raised plant productivity from 90% to an outstanding 98-99%.
● Employed Poke Yoke tools, cutting defects by 20% and enhancing product quality.
● Enhanced labor efficiency by 15%.
● Maintained steady production levels across shifts.
● Applied Kaizen, reducing process inefficiencies by 10%.
● Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing production costs by 12%.
● Achieved a 30% decrease in daily operational issues through streamlined processes.
● Conducted daily meetings, reducing production delays by 25%.
● Final reports improved decision-making by 15%.
● Fostered cross-functional collaboration, resulting in a 17% improvement in overall plant performance

Education

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University Of Victoria
  • August 2016
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and manufacturing
  • at Ned University Of Engineering And Technology
  • December 2004

Specialties & Skills

Process Manufacturing
Electric Vehicles
Lean Manufacturing
Solidworks
PRODUCT QUALITY (QA/QC)
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
AUTOCAD
CASTING
COLLABORATION
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
INTEGRATION
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
SOLIDWORKS (CAD)
VALUE STREAM MAPPING

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Hindi
Native Speaker

Memberships

APEGBC
  • P.ENG
  • August 2016

Training and Certifications

MS Office (Certificate)
Certified SAFe 5 Practitioner Aug2022 (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Cricket