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Burkland is a World Class Fine Blanking producer of precision manufactured metal products for automotive.  Creates the process flow to manufacture parts based on the OEMs print specifications. Works together with the engineering team on the manufacturing floor to improve production quality/OEE, optimize machine and floor space utilization, and reduce waste Collaborates with the quality engineering team by creating and implementing corrective actions for production quality matters  Works with the maintenance team and vendors to problem-solve equipment failures and reverse engineering design Works directly with the customers and QEs to PPAP new and current businesses through APQP process  Designs tools / dies and gauges for current and new businesses using SolidWorks and Auto CAD

CS Automotive USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include rubber and plastic sealing, fuel and brake lines, fluid transfer hoses and anti-vibration systems with $3.34 B revenue.  Responsible for manufacturing techniques needed for the optimization of processes within the manufacturing environment, including the development and maintenance of process design, cost estimating, and the sharing of best practices within Cooper Standard Works closely with Cooper Standard’s manufacturing facilities to reduce cost, improve quality and achieve advancements in both process and product technology.  Assist in quote process by reviewing Cooper Standard capabilities and desired location.  Leads the research and implementation of new or improved equipment/tooling/processes to satisfy changing production requirements.  Assists in the validation of new processes as necessary. May be required to obtain/negotiate approval or revisions to customer product specifications.  Initiates projects and tasks through creative insight, leveraging manufacturing and product knowledge.  Confirms feasibility/capability of proposed product/process improvements using statistical methods.  For assigned technologies, will act as communicative link between CS technical and manufacturing sites, including other global regions, for the purpose of process development, best practice exchange, standardization, etc.  Keeps current on developments related to manufacturing and product technology through meetings with suppliers, customers, trade publications, etc.

Orbitform designs and builds assembly equipment for manufacturing. Since 1984 with $17M in sales across the world  Manage manufacturing projects on the floor including heat treat and process optimization.  Machine design including fixtures and small machine jobs by utilizing Solidworks; and project manager for these customer orders. Develop and design products capable of meeting customer requirements and industry standards through the use of existing, modified and/or new designs.  Communicate internally and with customers on status of projects.  Provide technical support to the manufacturing floor as necessary to support our product and assure specifications are being followed. Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing involving applications, product capability and limitations.  Prepare, review and approve the documentation required to define and control the products. The documents include, but are not limited to, drawings, BOM’s, test reports and other technical documents needed for proper product operation

Iraq Electric Motorcycles Inc, Guangzhou, China February, 2010 – June, 2013Operations EngineerIraq Electric Motorcycles Inc. designs and assembles electric motorcycles work on site in Guangzhou, China, with ~$18M in sales across Iraq and Syria. Product Design and Assemblyo Performed components selection such as battery pack sizing and electric motor to meet customer needso Managed quality control by overseeing supplier operations in China to ensure supply chain quality demands were met and resolved top critical issues by applying 8D problem-solving process o Apply Lean and Six Sigma principleso Supervised product assembly and testing Sales and Marketingo Performed market analysis, met with customers, and supervised advertisement distributiono Supervised product delivery and after-sales support

FPI Manufacturing Inc is a manufacturer of Expanded Polystyrene for the Iraqi market, with annual revenue of ~$8M. Process Designo Specified and deployed the thermal control system for the Steam Expansion Chamber Manufacturing Operationso Supervised the daily operations of the different plant sub-systems, including the Steam Expansion Chamber, the Block Molding Machine, and the Cutting Machineo Established plant-wide quality control standards and tracked internal compliance per manufacturing slandered o Managed relations with raw materials suppliers Product Sales and Supporto Captured customer requirements and prepared product proposals o Managed on-site customer support team

Habtoor Leighton Specon is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing specialist construction company operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Supervised skilled worker duties and oversaw temporary sub-contractor progress Supervised water supply, drainage, fire fighting system and HVAC installations Controlled the progress activities within the project Coordinated the function and activities of the subcontractors  Oversaw and Monitored the site labors force through general Foreman or supervisors  Checked plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations