Ali Fakhrai

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Topeka, KS *****

913-***-****

adiilh@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION:

Montana State University Havre, MT

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Montana State University Havre, MT

1998, B.S. Engineering/Mechanical Design Technology, Honors (GPA 3.88/4.0)

oNCAA 4 year athletic scholarship for Volleyball

o1998, won 3rd place in Worldwide Mastercam Competition (machine design)

EXPERIENCE:

FUTAMURA USA Tecumseh, KS www.futamuragroup.com JAN 2015 – Present

Engineering/Maintenance Manager

Enforces the safety policies, while ensuring a safe work environment and safe work practices/behaviors

Manages a team of approx. 15 direct employees (3 managers – 12 engineers) with a team of 40 maintenance crew- (coaching, training, development, disciplinary, rewards and recruitment)

Defines and respects the OPEX budget for the department.

Lead the onsite CAPEX projects for all departments.

Strive to improve reliability, maintenance, and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of mechanical downtime

Implement preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment

Participate in the continuous improvement of the manufacturing process through equipment improvement modifications

Track and maintain the required training of the maintenance team members, especially mandatory training and certifications

Collect, organize and follow the technical requests of the different teams/people working on site

Update the preventive maintenance plan as needed

Responsible to ensure all machinery and production equipment is properly functioning

Ability to schedule, organize and follow complex/technical projects & provide senior management with updates

Interfaced with customers on new and existing programs and R&D projects.

HF RUBBER MACHINERY Topeka, KS http://www.hf-mixinggroup.com 2007- 2015

Design, manufacture, and service a complete line of rubber processing equipment for both the tire and technical rubber goods markets including rubber mixers, extruders, material handling/feeding systems, tire building machines and tire curing presses.

Chief Sales Engineer / (ISO 9001:2000) 2012 - 2015

As Chief Engineer, oversee projects related to the design and manufacture of equipment for the production and processing of rubber both domestic and internationally.

Coordinate estimating and proposal development for competitively bid projects.

Responsible for detailed engineering including oversight of engineering subcontractors, development of fabrication drawings, material specifications and technical support of material procurement activities.

Establish and support project schedules and provide customer liaison.

Oversee equipment sub-vendors, support in-company fabrication activities and define project and fabrication quality requirements.

Senior Project Engineer / Equipment Designer 2007- 2012

Led design and installation of rubber mixer equipment for Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Carlisle-Syntec, and Gates Rubber. Designed, modified and installed equipment for tire manufacturer Domestic and internationally. Developed HF450, the largest machine of its type. Expert in rubber and plastics material, worked closely with chemists to determine final batch quality.

Executed the design, analysis, or evaluation of projects.

Supported new product and/or cost reduction projects

Developed specifications and worked with Sourcing and vendors to obtain quotes and cut sheets

Worked with 3D and 2D CADD designers to create design layouts and associated assembly and fabrication drawings and bill of materials. Maintain product line standard drawings and bill of materials

Responsible for the technical success of assigned projects, assuring that delivered products meet both domestic and international contractual requirements for engineering design.

Oversaw installation, operation, maintenance, and repair.

Supported Engineering Field Service (EFS) with ongoing project cost and schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting and monitoring the performance of contractor's site during the installation phase.

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MIDDLETON ENGINEERING Hollister, MO www.themiddletongroup.com 2004-2007

World-class designer, manufacturer and installer poultry processing equipment

Chief Engineer/ Engineering Manager / Equipment Design (USDA, FDA,OSHA, NSF,UL)

Managed major projects within the core business including cost, schedule, and resource allocation. Provided expert resolution to issues and monitored integration of work. Coordinated team based projects.

Acted as an associate advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Performed complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes, or techniques.

Received assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Responsibilities included reviewing technical concepts of major projects, business development engineering related to new business opportunities, coordination of multiple projects, supporting related manufacturing activities in collaboration with respective functional managers and associates, administration of project budgets, schedules, recruiting, training, and performance requirements.

Administered personnel functions, including recruiting, selection, hiring, performance management, corrective action and salary recommendations.

Completed designs/drawings using AutoCad and Solidworks software on complex projects.

Interfaced with customers (Tyson Foods, Perdue Poultry, ConAgra’s poultry, etc.) on new and existing programs and R&D projects. Provided the technical oversight of new and existing systems. Worked on packaging development for a variety of projects across multiple product lines, including new products or line extensions based on customer, consumer business needs, cost savings initiatives, and innovative package development.

SANOVO - SEYMOUR & FOODCRAFT Topeka, KS www.foodcraft.net 1999–2004

A world leader in egg and poultry processing equipment manufacturing

Equipment Design / Engineer

Expanded product line by designing and supervising the development of new and innovative equipment for processing poultry (chicken and egg). Also designed improvements to the existing product line. (Denmark-Norway-USA).

Responsible for estimates and engineering for Payless, Frito-Lay, Cargill, and Heartland Gold Food accounts.

Supervised and provided technical support to manufacturing area throughout the fabrication processes. (Denmark-Norway-USA.)

Interfaced with foreign companies for custom design products.

Programmed the Computer Numerically Control (CNC-Master-CAM ) used for parts manufacturing, ensuring parts meet G&M code.

Created and programmed multimedia interactive - CD for manuals used to train company technicians and customers in foreign countries on equipment assembly. (Danish-Norwegian and English).

Web-design: created animation for new equipment, video productions of sales materials, marketing and technical support for sales engineers in different countries (Norway- Denmark and USA).

Montana State University Havre, MT 1997–1999

Professor’s Assistant, Engineering Department – Design

Instructed undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings. Created lecture and final exam materials. Served as advisor to engineering department faculty on revision of graduation requirements for drafting and design, with the goal to better prepare students for the job market.

Responsible for all software performance, including CAD, network-design, animation and mechanical drafting.

AGR Consulting (Oil & Gas) Bergen, Norway 1993–1995

CAD Operator

Responsibilities included process piping design, installations and mechanical drafting.

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Modeling: AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Solid Edge, Pro E, and Inventor, Solid Works,

Programming Animations: 3D-Studio MAX, MAYA

Programming Languages: HTML, C++, and Master CAM-CNC, AB Plc

Programming Software: Dream weaver Ultra Dev 5, Flash 9, Director 9, Fireworks 4.0

PC Software: Windows NT, Windows 2009, Microsoft business applications, SAP

LANGUAGES: English Norwegian Danish Swedish Persian Urdu Thai

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