Quality Assurance Technical Sales

OMAR AHMED

Bloomfield Hills, MI m: 248-***-**** *******@***.*** LinkedIn Portfolio

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An accomplished, results-oriented Director of Engineering, with international experience as an ExPat in Germany, highly regarded for managing complex engineering and manufacturing projects that meet demanding time restraints and exceed all expectations for high-profile companies. Proven track record of designing innovative products and systems, ensuring high quality results, and implementing cost reduction initiatives. Out-of-the-box thinker who champions innovative solutions to integrate best practices, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate project risks. Extensive automotive OEM experience and concept to production designs in various industries, including medical, industrial, and scientific. Expertise in numerous applied engineering disciplines, such as electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation, mechanical systems, data acquisition, and control. Extensive experience in startup manufacturing, machining, sales and financial tracking including P&L for large projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Engineering Project Management

• Research and Development

• Quality Assurance

• Team Leadership

• Mechanical Product Design

• Systems Development

• Cost Containment

• Critical Thinking

• Manufacturing Methods

• Process Optimization

• Budget Management

• Technical Sales

EXPERIENCE AND IMPACT

INOAC CORPORATION, TROY, MI, 2024 TO PRESENT

Technical Sales Engineer

• Designed machine to infuse products with antiseptic compounds.

• Provided technical support to customers.

• Electronic Ink printing development

• Research concepts for R&D

• Sourcing of prototype manufacturing, tooling and product samples to customers COMPUMATION, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, 2020 TO 2024

Owner

• Engineering Design and consulting services

• Designed, produced, and installed process machines STANDEX ENGRAVING, FRASER, MI, 2015 TO 2020

Global R&D and Technology Director

• Employed control and authorization over all daily activities related to Global Research and Development, including designing alternate engraving materials for faster, more cost effective master models.

• Examined and analyzed synthetic skin properties and implementations for manufacturing.

• Designed, produced, and installed nine new nickel electroforming tank systems

• Created tribological and functions in tooling textures, including nanotechnology replication systems.

• Conducted extensive research into molded plastics texture functionality and manufacturing methods.

• Studied and assessed numerous coatings with properties appropriate for application in tooling. OMAR AHMED Page 2

• Composed comprehensive operations manuals as well as established a global skillset tracking, training, and employee utilization system.

• Provided leadership, guidance, and motivation to technology teams across the globe.

• Set clear product development plans for delivering projects on time and on budget, ensuring key steps were completed.

• Managed and coordinated multiple projects from concept to commercialization, including participating in discovery, concept design, and validation.

STANDEX ENGRAVING, FRASER, MI, 2014 TO 2015

Manager – Nickel Shell Operations

• Introduced a new nickel electroforming line with accountability for lab processes, filtration, control systems, mechanical oscillation system, maintenance, and nickel shell finishing.

• Engineered and manufactured master models, including epoxy gelcoat bath models, silicone, and hard cast.

• Created an electroless nickel Teflon coating line which consisted of tanks and systems, electroplating rectifier circuits, and heating and control systems, finalizing the project on time and within budget.

• Presided over the architectural design and contracted construction of a studio for showcasing the design and capabilities of engraving, including offices and workstations.

• Researched, sourced, and procured a Comet L3D 5M blue light scanner and implemented methods for advanced thickness control and masking of electroforms.

• Completed a large-scale facilities renovation and maintenance overhaul project which included walls, factory floor, AC Systems, electrical power, scrubbing units, boiler, and exhaust and compressor systems.

• Spearheaded the complete installation of LASERTEC 210, 65 and 45 Shape Laser Engraver 210, which is considered one of the largest laser engravers in North America.

• Directed and oversaw all phases of the installation of Topogetter P-Series ultra-high resolution scanner.

• Presided over the architectural design and contracted construction of a studio for showcasing the design and capabilities of engraving, including offices and workstations. RECTICEL NORTH AMERICA, CLARKSTON, MI, 2001 TO 2014 Director of Product Engineering

• Piloted all project phases from concept through production for skin, foam, and substrate instrument and door panels.

• Integrated patented polyurethane spray skin, backfoaming, airbag door scoring, and complete traceability of all manufacturing processes.

• Served as primary contact for customer and tier 1 interfaces regarding any issues and concerns.

• Acquired a 30M GMT967 IP business and headed the launch of a highly profitable program, which received commendations as the company’s smoothest launch.

• Spearheaded the GMX295 Cadillac STS instrument panel program which was launched on time and exceeded all profit, scrap, and quality targets.

• Generated and delivered engineering project reports to business unit managers and management staff in regard to cost, timing, and engineering progress.

• Functioned in the role of Program Manager for DaimlerChrysler M Class 164/251skin foam and substrate door panels.

• Established a detailed production roadmap for manufacturing targets for Tuscaloosa, AL manufacturing plant.

• Administered the Freightliner P3 IP skin program, including initiating cost and time effective improvements in the tooling process.

• Utilized extensive knowledge and experience in Greenfield plant construction to full production plant. OMAR AHMED Page 3

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

COMPUMATION, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, 1988 TO 2023 CEO DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AUBURN HILLS, MI, 1998 TO 2001 Project Engineer – Side Impact Specialist AUTOLIV NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUBURN HILLS, MI, 1996 TO 1998 Program Manager TAKATA SAFETY RESTRAINTS, AUBURN HILLS, MI, 1994 TO 1996 Program Manager - Expat in Germany ALLIED SIGNAL SAFETY RESTRAINTS, AUBURN HILLS, MI, 1991 TO 1994 Core Development Team Leader AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC., AUBURN HILLS, MI, 1986 TO 1991 Senior Test Engineer DANA CORPORATION, RACINE HYDRAULICS DIV., OAK PARK, MI, 1984 TO 1986 Test Engineer/Designer NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, DETROIT REGION, 1988 TO 2009 LabVIEW Consultant MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FREE SHEAR FLOW LABORATORY, 1983 TO 1985 Research Lab Assistant EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC.) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 1989 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

Mechanical System Design Major

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Michigan State High School Engineering Institute – Mechanical Design Award, 1979

• Chrysler/Bendix Safety Restraints Airbag Vehicle Demonstration Exhibit Recognition, 1991

• Vice President Career Development Program – Allied Signal, 1992

• Vice President Recognition - Allied Signal - Opel J-Car Award, 1992

• Inventor Award - Airbag Deployable Diffuser, 1993

• Business Unit Manager Recognition - Chrysler JA Driver Airbag, 1999

• Patient Application – Recticel Colored Synthetic Stitch, 2011 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Proficiencies: Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, servers, SAP, MIS Systems, Vectorworks, Siemens NX, CATIA, Medusa, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, LabVIEW, LS DYNA, Hypermesh, Nastran, Spyglass, PLC Programming, Synthetic Programming, STEP, IGES, DFMEA, PFMEA, 8D, Control Plan

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