Projects/Operations Engineer
TOLA Technical Solutions
Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months
• Coordinate the implementation of projects in mechanical operations (HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, firefighting systems, solar water heating, plumbing), ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Prepare project proposals, tender documents, progress reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation according to contract documents and bill of quantities, and monitor progress to ensure that project goals are achieved.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary materials and equipment for project execution.
• Conduct regular meetings with project staf and stakeholders to provide updates and address any issues on the implementation.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and brainstorming sessions to discuss project milestones and coordinate critical tasks.
• Conduct site visits to inspect and monitor progress and to identify potential risks to implement necessary corrective action and improvement
• Undertake engineering system quality assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Prepare technical documents including drawings, specifications, installation, and operation manuals.
• Assist in designing, developing, and testing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including heat load calculation and component selection for various projects including hospitals, supermarkets, and manufacturing facilities.
• Managed daily production activities, which includes planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control.
• Managed production process control through the setting up of process variables, monitoring of process steps, and observing control points
• Implemented lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, which reduced waste, and eliminated bottlenecks, queuing, and rework which resulted in improved overall workflow.
• Led a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians in achieving production targets and ensuring quality standards.
• Conducted root cause analysis and CAPA and implemented corrective actions to resolve production issues, resulting in a significant decrease in defects
• Implemented TQM and improved product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Trained and coached production operators on best practices and standard operating procedures to improve performance and reduce human errors.
• Executed optimization tests to increase reliability and productivity and minimize delays.
• Collaborated with other engineers to develop cost-friendly and improved plans, aligning with budget and maintaining quality standards.
• Monitored manufacturing processes to determine that products meet precise specifications and quality and safety standards.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives resulting in a dramatic increase in production efficiency.
• Improved operational efficiency and capacity utilization by closely monitoring team productions and identifying inefficient processes.
• Project implementation through a stage-gate product development model
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
• Developed and executed systems to optimize manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Conducted time studies and process simulations and evaluations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production lines and come up with improvements.
• Collaborated with other Research and Development teams to design and prototype new products, ensuring quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conducted experiments and tests to evaluate the performance and conformance of prototype designs.
• Production process optimization through root cause analysis and continuous process improvements, to reduce cycle times and waste
• Performed validation tests and design reviews using DMAIC to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Established and implemented best manufacturing models and customized management systems for different manufacturing organizations
• Trained industrial personnel on aspects of World Class Manufacturing to ensure the sustainability of implemented manufacturing solutions and continuous improvement
• Presented design concepts and technical specifications during meetings and pitches to stakeholders.
• Developed and maintained technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science in support of product lines.
• Created engineering plans for new products using customer specifications and scientific research.
Masters of Science in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management
Production Engineering