AHMAD MASHAL
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY & TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEUR WITH A CAN DO
ATTITUDE
STRONG ANALYTICAL, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND MULTI-TASKING SKILLS
OBJECTIVE
To seek an Engineering Technologist position that provides the opportunity to gain and develop quality experience
in the industry at both research and/or developmental sectors, while contributing to the goal of the company.
EDUCATION
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario - Canada 2014
Mechanical Engineering Technology with Professional Internship (Mechanical Engineering)
Technical Design and Analysis
Al-Balqa Applied University, Amman - Jordan 2007
Mechanical Engineering Technician with Professional Internship (Automobile Mechanics)
Mechanical Testing and Analysis
SKILLS AND COURSE WORK
Computer Skills - MDSolids ANSYS AutoCad CATIA V5 GD&T Microsoft Office
Certified Associate SolidWorks
Communication & People Skills - gained through academics, internship, and extracurricular leadership activities
Leadership & Relationship Building - built through developing strong relationships with skilled trades at
previous organizations and leading effectively in extracurricular activities at Conestoga
Strong Organizational, Time Management, and Multitasking Skills – honed through balancing rigorous
academics with extracurricular and work activities
Trouble Shooting, Analysis, and Active Problem-Solving Skills – polished through academic rigor,
extracurricular leadership roles, mentoring activities, and challenging internship opportunities
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Leoni Elocal Limited, Kitchener, Ontario November 2014 – Present
Product Specialist – Cable Assembly
Worked in a team of designers and product engineers in a manufacturing environment, as the main specialist and
point of contact for a product during the Product Development Cycle through to Production Manufacturing:
Developed concepts through to production, to ensure robust, cost sensitive design solutions
Created robust, computer aided design files consistent with Leoni Standards, capable of enduring multiple
design revisions quickly and effectively
Worked with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality control as a main point of contact for design and
related issues
Modeled and tested cables, while assisting in the development and maintenance of operating and procedure
guidelines
Designed and developed cable characteristic for electrical systems for automotive and healthcare industry
Developed and maintained key documents including Component technical guidelines and drawings
Applied simple engineering knowledge including taking safety measures, paying attention to details and
writing detailed reports
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Precision Resource Canada, Cambridge, Ontario December 2013 – March 2014
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist – Co-op
Participated in productivity improvement projects
Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects
Improve equipment performance related to mechanical, robotic and other systems
Standardize and document processes by writing new procedures or updating existing procedures.
Identify root causes of product defects and low productivity, and implement solutions to prevent
reoccurrence.
Support multiple individual and/or team projects while handling multiple tasks to successfully meet all
deadlines
Plan, organize, and execute new projects related to higher yields, increased uptime, and improved cycle
times
Document and communicate project status, changes, and other information to managers, engineers, and
supervisors
Linamar (LPC), Guelph, Ontario September 2012 – January 2013
Junior Engineer – Co-op
Worked in a team of engineers and skilled trades’ workers to develop and execute projects (including researching,
cost estimation, purchasing, operating methods for equipment, implementing, investigating, and troubleshooting in
a manufacturing environment):
Maintained written documented processes and procedures to reflect improved operating methods in
addition to creating/implementing one safety measure
Problem-solved and developed/implemented cost saving countermeasures towards preventative
maintenance to significantly reduce production downtime.
Lead and/or participate in company cross functional meetings and reviews
Provided hands-on shop floor presence, with the ability and experience to identify, troubleshoot and
quality issues
Support production by troubleshooting and optimizing plant automation
Comply with the company Safety policy and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Ontario Die Company (ODC), Waterloo, Ontario January – April 2012
Junior Engineer – Co-op
Serviced, maintained and tested new or existing tooling
Verified conformance of machined or repaired tooling to specifications by checking dimensions,
clearances and alignments
Troubleshoot for problems during production and complete quality improvements as required to maintain
part standards
Modifies dies to conform to engineering changes, tryouts of new dies, etc…
Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in
accordance with the safety policies of ODC
Perform other duties as required
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & INTERESTS
Participated charity fund raising
Organized many charity events and raised money for the cancer campaign
Tutored high school students within the community
Sports, Networking and Volunteering
References Available Upon Request