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Profile summary:

Results-driven Process Engineer with 12 years of cross-industry experience in

laptop, smartphone (iPhone), filter, and automotive manufacturing.

Successfully launched a greenfield laptop assembly plant in Qatar, led teams

of 100+, and delivered high-volume outputs exceeding 250,000 units/month.

Expertise in lean manufacturing, cost reduction, and supplier collaboration,

with a proven track record of driving process improvements, quality excellence,

and operational efficiency.

Technical Skills & tools:

Lean Manufacturing | Kaizen & 5S | Process Optimization | Cost Reduction

Quality Assurance | NPI (New Product Introduction) | Root Cause Analysis | Soft

Skill | 7QC Tools | SPC & FMEA | SOP Development | Code-Soft & SFCS | Team

Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration | Training & Development | BOM &

Process Flow | AutoCAD

Professional Experience:

Prime Technologies, Ali Bin Ali Group, Qatar 2022 - Present

Team Lead- Laptop Manufacturing

 Initiated a new laptop assembly plant from scratch including layout,

customs, procurement, and process setup.

 Managed 30+ technicians and optimized operations across assembly,

quality, packing & dispatch.

 Achieved significant cost savings through local sourcing, packaging

development, and process improvements.

 Ensured customs compliance and managed exports to international

destinations.

 Engaged in close collaboration to source new products, reaching out to

potential suppliers, gathering & analyzing data, and presenting proposals for

management review.

Wistron India 2018 - 2022

Team Leader -Product Mechanical Engineer | iPhone Projects

 Led 100+ engineers and technicians in high-volume smartphone

manufacturing, delivering over 250,000 devices monthly, major

projects for iPhone 6S, 8, SE, and 12 models.

 Improved efficiency by automating non-value processes, reducing

manpower, and lowering scrap rates.

 Analyzed production issues using 7QC tools and identifying root cause of

defects & implementing corrective action to improve product quality.

 Drove ECO implementation across production.

 Created process documentation, labels (Code-Soft), and managed data

in SFCS for traceability.

 Interfaced with NPI teams during Fit Check, PVB, MP, and FAI

stages.

Led customer approval process for product exit criteria during PVB, MP,

and Packing FAI stages.

 Trained in Wistron Kunshan, China for new project ramp-up.

Achievements:

 Increased output & reduced cost by driving automation initiatives and

eliminating non-value-added steps in production.

 Localized packing materials for high-value products, successfully passing

testing and shipping validations per customer standards.

 Man power Reduction by eliminating non-value-added Process & Combining

Stations, leading to improved Quality & productivity.

 Scrap Reduction: Find the Root Cause for TOP Failures & Modify the Fixture

with in House Material to Reduce the Scrap.

 Saved ~$400/week by restructuring workflow and eliminating waste.

Aerosol Filters PVT LTD 2013-2018

Production & Quality Engineer – Filter Manufacturing

 Managed end-to-end factory operations from raw material to dispatch.

 Oversaw production of HEPA, Bag, Pre-filters, and high-temp filters

for cleanrooms.

 Conducted filter testing per industry standards and led continuous

improvement initiatives.

 Derived optimal material selection for production based on work order

requirements and analysis of previous test results, ensuring process

efficiency and consistent product quality.

 Interpreted drawings, coordinated fabrication, and executed compliance

tests.

Toyota Kirloskar Motors 2011

Trainee – Quality Department (Automobile Manufacturing)

 Gained hands-on experience in trim/functional inspection, drawing

interpretation, and root cause analysis.

 Acquired strong analytical & problem-solving skills, including root cause

analysis, countermeasure implementation, effectiveness verification &

reporting

 Supported Innova and Camry pre-launch quality trials.

Project Highlights:

 iPhone Manufacturing: Successfully handled multiple iPhone model

builds with high-volume output and strict quality metrics.

 Laptop Assembly Plant Setup: Established a full-scale laptop

production unit in Qatar from zero to operational.

 Filter Production: Delivered high-spec cleanroom filters for critical

industries including healthcare and nuclear.

Education:

Diploma in Automobile Engineering

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