Ebad Lodhi, M.Eng Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1. Manufacturing Engineering Leadership: Spearheading a team of 9 to successfully run manufacturing & assembling operations of dental sterilizers by timely identifying & troubleshooting processes, materials & equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.2. Manufacturing & Re-Work Plans & Instructions: Developed and reviewed manufacturing instructions for three products. Standardized workflows and manufacturing processes & procedures to reduce process variability and optimize production… Show more 1. Manufacturing Engineering Leadership: Spearheading a team of 9 to successfully run manufacturing & assembling operations of dental sterilizers by timely identifying & troubleshooting processes, materials & equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.2. Manufacturing & Re-Work Plans & Instructions: Developed and reviewed manufacturing instructions for three products. Standardized workflows and manufacturing processes & procedures to reduce process variability and optimize production. 3. Engineering Change Request & Order (ECR/ECO): Executing ECR, ECO and TDN processes to implement engineering changes and continuous improvements, including scrap or cost reduction.4. Jigs/Fixtures Design & Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs): Designing & developing tools, jigs, and fixtures for production to standardize and control the manufacturing process and make them more efficient.5. Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA): Conduct & review PFMEA of new products and improve existing documentation.6. 5S & Lean Manufacturing Practices: Implemented and audited 5S activities on the production floor, and trained people from other departments on the importance of implementing 5S.7. Waste Reduction & Continuous Improvement: Successfully identified and eliminated source of defects to reduce re-work and re-designed the product harness to minimize product failures.8. Lean & Kaizen Coaching: As the change agent, driving continuous improvement mindset and training shop floor staff on Lean & Kaizen methodologies.9. Project Management: Leading SciCan’s project of IC-Track related to manufacturing and suggested the related departments make the product more suitable for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) with the line setup and process validation.10. Sourcing & Vendor Management: Successfully identified alternate vendor for vacuum cups to reduce equipment cost and regularly coordinating with vendors and suppliers and issued requisitions for tools and equipment used in production. Show less

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

1. Manufacturing Process Optimization: Led cost-saving & continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools to enhance production by 30%. 2. KPIs & KAIs Tracking & Optimization: Monitored machines and operators’ KPIs metrics to improve the efficiency of machines and operators.3. Standardization of Best Practices: Actively developed process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOP) and trained the shop floor staff on best… Show more 1. Manufacturing Process Optimization: Led cost-saving & continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma tools to enhance production by 30%. 2. KPIs & KAIs Tracking & Optimization: Monitored machines and operators’ KPIs metrics to improve the efficiency of machines and operators.3. Standardization of Best Practices: Actively developed process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOP) and trained the shop floor staff on best practices.4. FMEA & Root Cause Analysis: Analyzed and participated in troubleshooting obstacles in the production line of continuous galvanizing sheet metal plant and problem-solving by root cause analysis by FMEA and 5 whys for problem investigations and corrections.5. Health & Safety Compliance: With the collaboration of the Health and Safety department, assisted in forming the safety practices and protocol and promoting the safety culture for smooth operation without affecting the employee and environment.6. Plant & Material Flow Layout Optimization: Optimized the plant layout for the smooth transfer of material from one plant to another with the minimum usage of resources.7. Process Planning & Optimization: Planned and executed daily production operations and plant management, i.e., shift production planning and scheduling, managing optimum quality with reduced defects, daily line production targets, and maintaining process stability. 8. Launch Process Management: Participated in installing & commissioning a cut-to-length plant designed to increase daily production by approximately 10% while saving over $120,000 with a payoff period of 13 months. Show less

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

1. Contributed to the localization planning, design, and development of products and parts, coordinating with different departments and vendors, following up on parts during the development phase, and creating drawings, and schematics.2. Coordinated with chain and procurement departments and vendors for the purchasing of new parts and equipments for new or ongoing projects.3. Helped prepare and verify the Bill of material for the cost analysis and production cost.

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering (General Stream)

Coursework: Applied Optimization, Introduction to Six Sigma, Discrete Systems Simulation, Facility Planning & Warehouse Operations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.558, 88%

Relevant courses: Production Engineering, Operations Management, Heat & Mass Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Power Plant.