Executive Summary
Highly organized professional with background in operations management,
engineering and business development seeking to leverage a blend of cross- functional skills, tenacious work ethic and more than 25 years of experience. An astute observer known for identifying opportunities /problems/solutions and for ability to produce in challenging environments. Hollingsworth Logistics Group 2017 – present
Dearborn, Michigan
Provide solutions by working closely across key functional business areas, deploying analytical insights to quality and productivity; savings to exceed $12,000 in non-conformance tickets.
Follow up with suppliers, customers, at all level to collect, verify and request documents to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
Collaborate with program management in completing and filling up Sustainability Self-Assessment reports, as well as in new packaging and programs assessments (process, safety, packaging materials, etc.).
Follow up with the customer Suppliers Quality Engineers (SQE) to sign off and approve PSW (Part Supplier Warrant).
Work with quality team and IT group in creating automation and scanning system to improve productivity and reduce rejections.
Interactively adjusting and modifying packaging instructional files to eliminate obstacles and improve productions.
Work with Nissan in creating account for HLLC and responded to rejection issues.
Working with the quality team in creating corrective action resolution
(CAR) for customer rejection issues and NCT’s.
Search & Retrieval Engineer (General Motors)
Xerox, Detroit, Michigan 2014 – 2015
Worked collaboratively with team of engineers in providing consultation and engineering solutions to General Motors; utilized various analytics, including Root Cause Analysis and Correction Action Plans.
Retrieved engineering and technical documents from electronic and/or hardcopy repositories.
Searched a variety of applications/databases/GDM, APM, LSA, and E-Square.
Acquired and validated data and application documents in response for litigation discovery; forwarded data to groups consisting of engineers and attorneys.
Paraprofessional/Librarian 2008 – 2013
Bridge Academy, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Contributed to the success of Bridge Academy’s Ann Arbor campus, one of Michigan’s premier year-round alternative education programs and member of the Global Educational Excellence (GEE) family of Academies.
Provided educational, social and cultural enrichment services for students and community members; tutor ESL, special needs and general population in mathematics, physics and other science courses.
Promoted lifelong learning while nurturing academic excellence, positive character traits, and an appreciation of cultures. Mohamad Saleem
7503 Maple Street
Dearborn, MI 48126
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Physics Instructor
Business Development
Training & Development
Mechanical Design Engineering
MBA, Strategic Management
Technical Writing/Reporting
Leadership/Team Building
Analysis/Problem Solving
Operations Management
Lean Manufacturing
Technical Summary
Network Management,
ITIL V3 Certification, Geometric
Dimensioning & Tolerancing
(SAE), New Faculty Certification
Training, Project Management
Methodologies
DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T
CAD/CAM, Anvil 4000/5000
Precision Tree, Logical Design
Rational Requisite Pro,
MS Word/Excel/Access
PowerPoint/Project/Publisher,
Moldflow/MoldTemp
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Lead Project Engineer (General Motors)
Wheel-To-Wheel, Troy, Michigan 2005 – 2006
Contributed to the success of the Hummer H2 Special Edition/Second Stage manufacturing along with two separate Hummer H2 developmental programs; designed and validation based on GM standards, sound engineering principals and methodologies.
Predicted potential design issues, where applicable, providing communications to the engineering and management team; incorporated design, tools and engineering changes.
Supported engineering projects from concept through delivery. Product Engineer (C-Segment) 2002 - 2004
Aerotek at Daimler Chrysler, Auburn Hills, Michigan Provided research, development and manufacturing services for DaimlerChrysler. Interacted with clients and colleagues while performing feasibility studies, design direction and engineering for floor consoles, carpet, air distributions, hinges, latches, and fasteners.
Devised solutions and quality improvement ideas, resulting in annual savings of over $300,000; proven techniques and approaches were applied while developing appropriate solutions.
Coordinated the flow of communication between engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Senior Product Engineer (Ford Group) 2000 – 2001
Rieter Automotive, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Directed engineering and mechanical design functions, including product design and tool engineering during design and prototype builds for dampers, floor carpet and package tray.
Entrusted with leadership position of overseeing vital role of implementing personal system, resulted in savings of $150,000 annually.
Coordinated activities and work schedules, including assignments and production sequences according to production goals. Production Engineering Manager 1999 – 2000
Saudi Plastic Factory, Riyadh, K.S.A.
Developed new methods to improve productivity and quality; implemented procedures for tracking key performance metrics.
Managed and resolved major and critical issues regarding client status reports and satisfaction indexes.
Managed and scheduled production plans, requirements and policies.
Reviewed and updated weekly activities with General Manager.
Increased productions, reducing labor and material costs saving the company $1,000,000.
Mechanical Supervisor 1997 – 1999
Beirut International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon
Performed regular maintenance duties of HVAC and fire protection systems, plumbing, pumps, and gate bridges.
Utilized Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Estimated and purchased yearly spare parts and tools.
Accountable for all maintenance plans, requirements and policies. Mohamad Saleem
7503 Maple Street
Dearborn, MI 48126
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Physics Instructor
Business Development
Training & Development
Mechanical Design Engineering
MBA, Strategic Management
Technical Writing/Reporting
Leadership/Team Building
Analysis/Problem Solving
Operations Management
Lean Manufacturing
“As a team player, Mohamad has
shown to have a unique level of
compassion and interest in what
others have to say and takes their
input into account when making
sound, logical decisions.”
~Thomas Ennis, Daimler Chrysler
“One of Mohamad s outstanding
characteristics during his
employment was his conscientious
and hard working nature.” ~Jeff
VanBuskirk, Rieter Automotive
“Mohamad is well respected
among his peers and is a
springboard for new ideas or out
of the box thinking... his
engineering analysis was always
sound and he will follow through
on assignments.” ~Leo J. Rihn,
Wheel To Wheel, Engineering
Manager
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Project Engineer 1993 – 1996
Textron Automotive Company, Troy, Michigan
Provided product engineering design and manufacturing feasibility from concepts to productions.
Incorporate all engineering changes into manufacturing tools.
Lead various initiatives that focused on value engineering and analysis on existing and future programs.
Warranty reporting and analysis, for interiors parts (floor consoles, door panels, quarter trim panels, etc.) providing support to customers, manufacturing facilities and engineering.
Created and maintained a data base system for warranty and PPM rejection issues.
Delivered prototype parts, PAP samples and input to customer program planners.
Mohamad Saleem
7503 Maple Street
Dearborn, MI 48126
********@*******.***
Physics Instructor
Business Development
Training & Development
Mechanical Design Engineering
MBA, Strategic Management
Technical Writing/Reporting
Leadership/Team Building
Analysis/Problem Solving
Operations Management
Lean Manufacturing
Certifications
Experienced providing feedback and project status reviews to groups and individuals orally or in written formats; comfortable interfacing with a wide-range of individuals.
Natural sincerity toward professionalism and respect for others; adaptable and able to remain calm while working in challenging environments.
Interface with various mechanical engineers and project leads, providing support and an application of details toward optimal solution and design.
Imaginative and innovative, recognized by colleagues and clients for unique approach at creative problem solving.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
MS Industrial Engineering, 2016
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
MBA/Strategic Management, 2004
Davenport University, Dearborn, Michigan
MS Industrial Technology/Manufacturing, 1987
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer Technology, 1984
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
ITIL V3, Project 2000 Level I,
Applying Project Management
Methodology & Exam Prep (New
Horizons); Gas Assist Part & Mold
Design Considerations, Advanced
Injection Mold Design, Blow
Molding (Lightspeed University);
Geometric Dimensioning &
Tolerancing (SAE); New Faculty
Certification Training (University
of Phoenix); Basic WERS Training
(Computer Confidence, Inc.);
Effective Meetings, Negotiation
Skills, Assertiveness, Design
Verification Plan & Report (O/E
Learning, Inc.); MoldTemp
Training; Statistical Process
Control (XR Institute)