Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
BASIL FARAH
Houston, Texas
Phone: 251-***-**** ● E-mail: *****.*****@*****.***
h t t p s : / / www.l i n k e d i n . c o m/i n / b a s i l - f a r a h / SUMMARY
A detail-oriented mechanical engineer with ten years of experience in product design, development, testing, and commissioning. Offering specialized experience with various Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWords and Autodesk Inventor. Possess strong analytical skills, attention to details and troubleshooting and project management skills with excellent delegation, and communications. Seeking an opportunity to bring complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic systems from conception to production.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Engineer March 2023 to Present
Systel Inc., Sugar Land, TX
• Designed ruggedized computers for use in harsh environments. Design included generating fabrication drawings, Work Instructions, assembly drawings, proposal drawings, purchased part specifications, end part number creation.
• Interfaced with sales/marketing, planning, purchasing, production, inventory, shipping/receiving, quality, customer service, document control, vendors, manufacturers, and external customers.
• Oversaw environmental testing of product prototypes in the Engineering Lab and/or outside lab facilities.
• Contributed to the Quality Process through volunteering in the quality committee and conducted internal audits.
• Comprehension of System Level Procedures and Work Instructions for Engineering processes as well as other departmental processes that may affect Engineering and/or the Product Development Cycle.
• Actively and continually supported existing product or product lines for issues such as End of Life, Internal/External customer changes or revisions, and new configurations. Engineer Manager
N-Line Valves, Stafford, TX March 2022 to March 2023
• Reviewed customer purchase orders and documentation.
• Coordinated all engineering changes and approvals to meet customer deadlines.
• Assigned tasks to engineers.
• Collaborated with team leaders and departments.
• Developed standard engineering documents and practices. Mechanical Design Engineer
N-Line Valves, Stafford, TX August 2019 to March 2022
• Review and approve engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor 3D Software.
• Review valve designs to ensure compliance with customer requirements and API 6A standard.
• Develop Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to meet industry requirements and ANSI standards.
• Generate, review and update Inspection & Maintenance (I&M) manuals.
• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis using SimScale software. Design Engineer
ABCO Subsea, Inc., Houston, TX May 2018 to May 2019
• Provided prompt response to sales’ team technical inquiries which increased returned business.
• Developed prototype of a new hydraulic pressure regulator
• Generated and reviewed production drawings for manufacturing using Autodesk Inventor 3D Software
• Developed testing procedures (FAT),
• Tested shut-off valve assemblies per customer requirements which resulted in winning new contracts Page 2 of 3
Engineer
Vacuum Solutions of Texas (VacSol Robotics), Houston, TX January 2017 to May 2018
• Managed project schedule which improved on-time delivery of equipment
• Designed the electrical system for a new generation and more reliable single man-way cannon
• Inspected and performed failure analysis of hydraulic systems.
• Provided product technical support for customers.
• Updated technical documents: test procedures, user and operating manuals which reduced service calls Electrical/ Electronics Technician
Vacuum Solutions of Texas (VacSol Robotics), Houston, TX May 2016 to December 2016
• Assembled and installed circuit boards in an electro-mechanical system and reduced downtime
• Created BOMs for complex electro-mechanical systems which increased procurement efficiency
• Trained client personal on the operation and use of electro-mechanical and robotic systems
• Installed, tested, and maintained pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical valves Design Engineer
Tejas Research & Engineering, LLC, The Woodlands, TX November 2012 to February 2016
• Spearheaded new product design review meetings and managed Engineering Change Notifications
• Modeled components and assemblies and generated respective drawings using SolidWorks 3D software.
• Generated design configuration of downhole tools per API 14L, 17A and 17D.
• Coordinated and monitored manufacturing activities, from releasing drawing to inspecting finished parts.
• Managed multiple engineering and testing projects, which led to repeat business and $1M+ in revenue.
• Planned testing activities and set-up experiments and product design validation. Engineering Intern
Georgia Pacific/Alabama River Cellulose, Perdue Hill, AL August 2011 to December 2011
• Analyzed and resolved issues with pulp machine and pulp rolls packaging system.
• Developed an interactive troubleshooting document pulp packaging system which reduced equipment downtime.
• Collaborated between team leaders, machine operators, shift mechanics and electricians. EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 2012 Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 2009 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 2005 KEY SKILLS
Software: Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Matlab, MathCAD, SimScale. Testing, troubleshooting, management, GD&T ASME Y14.5 Languages: Arabic (Fluent)
PUBLICATIONS
• Jefferson, D., Gail; Farah, Basil; Hampowicz, L., Michael; and Hsiao, Kuang-Ting, “Influence of hygrothermal aging on carbon nanofiber enhanced polyester material systems.” Composites Part B- Engineering. 2015.03.088
• Farah, Basil, “Interlaminar fracture toughness and fatigue delamination of carbon nanofibers modified polyester/ glass fiber laminates.” University of South Alabama, 2012, 119 pages; 1530617
• Farah, Basil, “A Study of the Influence of Applied Magnetic Fields on the Hardness of Carbon Fiber/Polyester Nanocomposites.” University of South Alabama, 2009, 103 pages; 1468746 Page 3 of 3
• Lu, Khoa; Farah, Basil; Hsiao, Kuang-Ting; and Parker, Martin R., “Mode-I Interlaminar Fracture Toughness and Fatigue Crack Growth of Carbon Nanofiber Modified Polyester/Glass Fiber Laminates.” IMECE2007-42116, pp. 1137-1142; 6 pages
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI) Licensed Engineer-In-Training (EIT), Texas and Alabama Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), Dassault Systèmes Corporation AFFILIATIONS
Tau Beta Pi, The Engineering Honor Society, 2009 to Present. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), former member. Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), former member. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), former member.
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