A senior engineering or project planning position leading to a future role in management
PROFILE
Decisive, action-oriented Engineering professional with MBA and over 12 years of experience in product engineering and project management. Recognized for creativity, determination and ability to build consensus and team motivation. Experience working on sourcing and quality initiatives projects. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt with outstanding talents in budget management, cost reduction, design improvements and cross-functional team leadership. Team player able to communicate and work well with customers, suppliers, operations and management. Core competencies and professional strength includes:
- Product Development - Materials Selection - Supplier Qualification - Bid Quotations - Process Control – Failure Analysis - Technical Specifications – Cost Reduction - Statistical Analysis - Team Supervision - Mentoring/Training - Quality Assurance - Value/ Risk Analysis - Customer Support
EXPERIENCE
Honeywell International, Perrysburg, Ohio (01/2007 - present)
Senior Product Engineer
Responsible for materials analysis, new product development, validation testing, supplier qualification, failure analysis, troubleshooting manufacturing processes, writing technical specifications and project reports, quality assurance, competitive benchmarking, managing engineering change requests (ECR), and customer support
- Supervised 3-member engineering team, developed team goals, provided training and conducted performance reviews
- Led design project to in-source 11 SKUs resulting in 15% lower product cost and increased plant capacity utilization
- Identified root-causes and implemented corrective actions (CAPA) for process related issues resulting in $8M in cost savings in 2 years and 50% increase in productivity
- Worked with supplier quality engineers to qualify and source component materials across USA, India and Southeast Asia
- Monitored competitor and OEM activity, compared product features and benefits, and performed SWOT analysis
- Coordinated 14 cost reduction and quality improvement projects delivering annual savings of $6M in operating costs
- Liaise with Program Manager, Supply Chain and Operations to transition 2 new products from concept to production
- Evaluated steel tapping plates for corrosion and salt spray resistance using accelerated life testing methodologies
- Managed web-based materials data system for $1.2B strategic business unit and provided technical customer support
- Established material specifications, cost and design basis for products, and project reports documenting all findings
Transpo Industries, Inc., New Rochelle, New York (10/1996 - 12/2006)
Senior Project Engineer (4 years)
Promoted to manage field projects, market development, product pricing, capital budgeting, cost analysis, contract bids/RFQ, engineering analysis, and personnel training
- Increased division sales by 10% by developing new markets for corrosion protection of steel rebars
- Developed and updated cost models and pricing for division's entire product portfolio
- Drove market testing and technical assessment of epoxy resin systems and identified best application concept that met customer needs and business objectives
- Supervised 25+ field projects, prepared project bids, coordinated site meetings and provided technical customer support
- Designed and carried out research to identify competition, outline current market place, and delivered client presentations. Teamed with Sales Managers to bring in 16 new accounts for the company in 3-year period
Senior Product Development Engineer (3 years)
Promoted to lead new product development projects, perform engineering analysis, develop CAD drawings, facilitate resource management, technical specifications, ISO 9000 audits and assist with OSHA regulations
- Designed Excel program to perform engineering analysis that was widely adopted by clients for its speed and simplicity resulting in 10% increased market share for the division and an additional $2M in annual revenues
- Achieved product approvals with Federal and State Department of Transportation and provided technical sales support
- Prepared AutoCAD drawings, engineering plans and specifications for all department projects
- Published and presented 5 conference papers and business articles in industry journals
- Selected on 4-member panel to help attain ISO 9001-2000 certification for the company and conduct internal audits
Product Development Engineer (3 years)
Selected for conducting research and development (R&D), product/device testing, technical specifications, cost reduction, Lean manufacturing, and technical customer support
- Saved 20% on material costs by developing new methodology to bond multi-phase composite materials
- Obtained 10% reduction in operating costs by eliminating redundancies in manufacturing and packaging
- Designed custom cost-analysis software program that helped reduce bid-estimation time by 75%
- Prepared product specifications, installation instructions and PowerPoint presentations for sales associates and distributors
Center for Composite Materials, Newark, Delaware (01/1995 - 10/1996)
Research Assistant
Responsible for managing research and development (R&D) of polymer composites, materials testing, chemical analysis, project and laboratory reports, journal publications, and team supervision
- Managed $1.5M DARPA sponsored research project to evaluate multi-phase composite material systems
- Led 3-member laboratory technical team, provided technical guidance and training to engineering students
- Designed computer model to simulate material characteristics resulting in 50% reduction in development cycle time
- Published and presented 2 research papers at international conferences and exhibits
Citisteel USA, Inc., Claymont, Delaware (06/1995 - 09/1995)
Process Engineer
Responsible for process control, vendor management, design of experiments, Lean implementation, quality assurance and identifying cost reduction opportunities
- Reduced product cost by 10% through process efficiencies and employing operations research techniques
- Saved $45K in purchasing costs by developing quality control procedures for raw materials
- Planned and executed Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to optimize material composition and performance
EDUCATION
City University of New York - Zicklin School of Business, New York, New York
Master of Business Administration, MBA (Finance) GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Master of Science (Materials Science and Engineering) GPA: 3.7/4.0
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) GPA: 8.4/10.0
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
My energy, drive and passion for continuous learning have earned me the following certifications and awards:
- Six Sigma Green Belt (DFSS), Honeywell International
- Bravo Award, Honeywell International
- C. E. Birchenall Award, University of Delaware ASM International Chapter
- Tata Scholarship, J. N. Tata Endowment, India
TESTIMONIALS
“Arif is the kind of team player that is needed within any organization. His knowledge of materials coupled with his work ethic means that difficult projects will be completed on time and accurately. Arif is able to work effectively on multiple projects at a time and was a great mentor for the co-op students working under him. Arif would be a great manager and an asset to any company.†- Stephen Burns, Product Engineer, Honeywell
“It was always a pleasure working with Arif. He is highly organized and pays close attention to detail.†- Cyd Gorman, Marketing Manager, Transpo Industries Inc.
“Arif is a diligent student who brings insight and energy to the classroom. He is a team player and knowledgeable individual.†- Matthew Thomas, Senior Financial Analyst, New York Power Authority
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