Project Manager Engineer

Mohammed Salem Taboun

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M.A.Sc., Industrial and Manufacturing SystemsEngineer

Objective:

Seeking an industrial and manufacturing engineering position with responsibilities including problem solving, planning, organizing and managing budgets to achieve the corporate goals and improve efficiency.

Job Skills:An Experienced team leader with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects, and to deliver cost reduction using dedicated and continuous process improvementAnalytical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills and strong manufacturing experience. Extensive knowledge of and experience in ISO 9001 and API Q1 – Quality Management SystemsExpert in root cause analysis, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis Optimization using advanced techniques, six sigma and lean manufacturingDemonstrated Research Project Management skills as well as communication abilityAdaptability and tolerant to stressed situations and fast paced environments.Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other design/PLM software

Professional Experience

Surefire Industries ltd

April 2012 – present

Manufacturing Engineer

Filled the position as manufacturing engineering group lead.Acted as liaison through all departments including sales, design, project management, procurement, paint and production for an oil and gas equipment manufacturer. Analyzed costs and implemented manufacturing processes for projects of up to $8 million.

Selected AchievementsInitiated lean six sigma initiatives, educated management on concepts and design for customizationImplemented and regulated changes to the ECR and ECN process to improve efficiencyInitiated quality control initiatives and process changes to conform with API, ABSA and ISO standardsImplemented process to transition engineering changes smoothly through productionCreated manufacturing packages to support efficiency in an engineer-to-orderRecommended design for manufacturing and assembly changesApproved engineering drawings for productionFacilitated projects to improve communication between departments, and minimized non-value meetingsDesigned manufacturing/assembly fixtures and processes for various units from initial fabrication to final assemblyRecommended design changes to machined parts to minimize stacked tolerances and lower costsRecommended design for manufacturing changes to lower cost of designDesigned facility and assembly process to ensure health and safety standards were exceeded

TELUS Communications Inc.

March 2011 – April 2012

Business Analyst

Transitioned sales to business process optimization projects, where I applied principles of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering to the telecommunications industry. Participated in many six sigma own it sessions.

Selected AchievementsRecommended a process change and altercation to a major tool to reduce queue times to dispatch management center, thereby reducing overhead costs associatedDeveloped tools using Microsoft VBA and C++ to improve agent efficiency and allow faster access to resourcesDeveloped and implemented solutions during system failure to maximize agent utilization percentageParticipated if facilitating individual and organizational development training

Ergotech

Sept. 2007 – Nov. 2010

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

Functioned as a core member of an industrial engineering and operations management consulting team. Integral in the design, development and implementation of facility layouts, workflow optimization, work design and training programs.Interacted directly with clients and senior managers to ensure optimal results.

Selected AchievementsDeveloped a strategic plan to improve efficiency in a warehousing and manufacturing project, improving the efficiency of production and reducing maintenance costs 10% in one yearManaged the operation of several projects from start to finish in order to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project implementation

University Of Windsor

Sept. 2008-Sept. 2010

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Aided in the instruction and facilitation of senior level undergraduate classes such as product design and engineering economics.Performed state of the art research in a major scheduling research project with the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Center and Platinum Tools and Technology in order to improve the efficiency of production is a mould making facility using CNC machining tools.

Selected AchievementsCreated a program using VBA and Microsoft Excel which assigned jobs to machines minimizing overall idle time costs and maximizing machine utilization

Chrysler Canada

Sept. 2007-May 2008

Junior Industrial Engineer – Team Lead

Fulfilled the position of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer as well as Team-Lead/Project Manager for a contract capstone design project with the University of Windsor. Key responsibility was to modify the material flow of a major body shop conveyor in order to improve throughput.

Selected AchievementsEliminated 51 minutes per week of downtime, saving over an estimated $250,000 per year in idle and overhead costs and improving throughputConducted time studies to identify, analyze and minimize bottlenecks in assembly processMonitored equipment utilization and machine downtime with responsibility for the implementation of corrective and preventative actions

Education / CertificationsM.A.Sc. Industrial Engineering Completed December 2010Thesis: Development of Manufacturing Cells Using an Artificial Ant-Based Algorithm with Different Similarity CoefficientsB.A.Sc. in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Completed April 2008Dr. Gordon Parr Award, April 2008Certificate: MIT-APEGA License: 144927Certified Sustainable Design AssociateTraining: Lean Six Sigma, PMI Accredited project management training

Professional AffiliationsMember of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE)

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