TARIK KARIM
● Arlington, TX ● Cell: 214-***-**** ● ***********@*****.*** ● US Citizen
Professional Summery
Hardworking, enthusiastic and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer offering robust qualifications in engineering, field management, continuous process improvements and human relations, with project management capability. Efficient collaborator who moves projects forward in a competent, technically sound manner. Inspire stakeholders to share ideas and information for project success. Seeking a challenging position with a leading engineering firm, particularly focused on mechanical related projects.
Skills
SolidWorks I & II certificate
Catia V5 certificate
MathWorks MATLAB
Complex problem solving
Mills, lathes, & welding
Quick learner
Manufacturing systems integration
Strong communication skills
Eligible for security clearance
EPA Certified Universal Type
ASME Member
Fluid dynamics
Highly dependable
HVAC knowledge
Technical direction and product strategies
Project management
Microprocessor-based mechanical systems
Component functions and testing requirement
Work History
Engineering Technician, 5/2016 to Current
ISG Technologies – Arlington, TX
Conduct failure analysis on mechanical and thermal devices
Design and redesign devices using CAD for product reliability
Create diagrams for prototype testing, improving productivity
Solve complex problems with manufacturing, sub-contractors, and suppliers to final customer acceptance
Identify cost-saving opportunities for continuous process improvement
Establish effective working relationships with technicians and management to expedite processes change implementation
Hard Drive/ PC Technician, 9/2011 to 6/2014
Avnet, Inc. – Coppell, TX
Performed maintenance on hard drives and computer systems
Created statistical methods, tools and techniques for monitoring production and engineering processes
Determined design requirements and identified suitability of materials
Verified quality assurance of board soldering and testing
Operated J12 machines and data destruction software to accomplish desired results
Contractor, 8/2009 to 1/2011
United States Army – Baghdad, Iraq
Joint effort with military personnel by leading interpretation of Commander’s meetings
Translated engineering and technical documents
Planed, scheduled and managed complex phases of the Engineering projects through completion
Mechanical Engineer, 4/2005 to 8/2009
Petronas, Inc. – Baghdad, Iraq
Researched & Developed of mechanical and electromechanical products
Analyzed project processes and techniques to identify new approaches to problems or areas of weakness
Inspected, maintained and directed the rotational (installation, modification, and maintenance) of HVAC systems
Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner
Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods
Worked independently with minimal direction using basic statistical analysis and other quality principles and tools
Education
Masters of engineering: Mechanical Engineering, 2016 The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 2004 The University of Baghdad/ Iraq