Faisal Saeed Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Us

Managing Electrical, Mechanical & Software team of Engineers including Principal Engineers, Team Leaders for CTD/ PETD/ XRD with strong global dotted line reports.- Led the team towards technology innovation (patents), operations automation, global standardization and simplification towards successful launch of NPI for CT, PET and X-Ray Detector platforms.- Organized team with well-defined deliverable/ priorities, strong operating mechanisms mentoring/ coaching global teams and build a strong team to support family of detectors.- Maneuvered team towards successful completion of multiple productivity, quality improvement projects providing business savings of over $30MM in 2016-17.- Drive Advance Technology by working closely with GE Research Center for next platform electronics components. involved cross-functional teams - marketing through business case, VOC, supplier contracts for early feasibility using FastWorks approach. Organized weekly operating mechanisms for strong execution, business case analysis, and competitive benchmarking.

Chicago, Us

Promoted to Program Manager Role. Led the team to 2 successful launches of CT Detector NPIs, deliver continuous VCP (cost out) and managed Field/Factory Quality.. Drove Global team towards technology innovation, operations excellence, and simplification towards successful launch of Revolution CT system.. Organized core-team team with well-defined deliverable/ priorities, strong operating mechanisms, and mentoring global cross functional team.. Architected 10% yearly ICV reduction on Mercury platform with focused efforts on Chiclet; 2016 AMLC savings of $7MM. Maneuvered team towards successful completion of multiple productivity, engaging cross functional teams for PIPO, providing business savings of additional 10MM in 2015-16.. Face to customer - Organized and led VCP efforts globally to create funnels, project submission and execution. Highlighted and pursued corrections at Systems e.g. Persistence to relieve specs -> drive cost out.. Instigated next generation detector platform by leveraging AT/GRC, cross-functional teams, marketing through business case, VOC, supplier. contracts, feasibility using FastWorks approach; Target 2019 launch with ICV savings of over $10MM yearly.. Engaged with PETD and XRD programs to share best practices and drive quality and cost out across detector family.. Managed Base Cost by engaging global teams to set program material OP and meet it by proactively managing check book while leveraging Sourcing VCP funding. Analyzed and presented SII plan to IDT staff based on potential funding/programs.. Awarded Product Champion role. Organized team and drove for root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for detector/modules & DTS field failures. Improved FOI rate by 20% and doubled B10 of Mercury Detector life.. Clear priorities for Field/Factory/Future. Facilitated team for corrosion investigation, New coolant production phase-in and FMI strategic planning.

Chicago, Us

. Lead Program Integrator (LPI) responsible for all aspects of new program (NPI) planning, executing throughout program lifecycle at CT Detectors (GE Healthcare). Developed integrated development plan, including detailed IPP in MS Project, with emphasis on schedule and execution per FDA required Toll Gate process. Responsible for coordinating, monitoring and controlling resources to ensure on-time and in budget program deliverables. Facilitated successful accomplishment of customer requirements by coordinating large global cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, sourcing and materials) during design development, verification and product release. Established operating mechanisms such as daily stand-ups for tactical priority calls, weekly core team meetings for strategic planning, and regular supplier tcons/visits to drive rigor around overall program execution and budget and to meet customer expectations. Mentored engineers and team-leads across CT Detector organization globally to enable them accomplish projects successfully, ensure technical difficulties are addressed on time and schedule is maintained . Drove productivity project funnel to meet cost targets and future cost out opportunities

Chicago, Us

. Project Manager for new product photodiode assembly, responsible for schedule, budget and work across functional boundaries with regular updates to executive management. Defined and wrote clear project specifications from customer requirements, and provided clear and regular instructions to the entire team including internal customers of all levels of an organization . Managed key metrics and dashboards for program timelines, documentation and verification, cycle time, cost, yield and quality. Worked closely with sourcing, materials and production/operations teams to ensure part and resources are in place for on time delivery targets during program ramp and production. Developed new suppliers in Low Cost Country with close collaboration to sourcing initiatives and at the same time ensuring performance and quality targets are maintained with challenging program schedules. Traveled to supplier sites to resolve issues, provide guidance to optimize design/process and create new ideas and technology for improved performance and reduce cost. Initiated best practices for design for reliability in collaboration with other modalities

Chicago, Us

. Lead team for photodiode design to support new program at CT Detectors. Instituted modeling and simulation for predictable design culture and reduce development cycle time. Developed technical specification and verification plans to ensure FDA compliance is met. Worked closely with GRC to productize backlit diode technology for CT x-ray detection. Engaged supplier with daily/weekly calls to maintain production quality, resolve issues and ensure on time delivery. Initiated and led VCP projects to drive cost down across detector platform for CT

Chicago, Us

Design engineer for photo-diode and module assembly.Designed and Developed photo diode, FET and modules for new detector launch on CT platform.Spice and Matlab modeling and simulation.

Chicago, Il, Us

Co-op (EEDP equivalent) - Rotated in 4 different sections of GE Transportation - locomotive engineering, mainly in engine control systems, systems engineering, power and engine controls, and customer service engineering. Worked included new product designs, modeling and simulation, verification test planning & execution, documentation and data compilation and analysis.

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering