Ahmed H.

Experience

• Senior Industrial Designer ǀ Estimator ǀ BDM Quality Fabrication FZO · Full-time Jul 2024 – Present 2 yrs 3 mos Dubai - United Arab Emirates • Spearheaded R&D creating a comprehensive 3D library of complex equipment with 3D renderings,
  with continuous design refinements and product lifecycle management, applying Design for
  Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/ DFA) techniques, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Acted as Business Development lead for technical proposals and client discussions, cultivating
  client relationships and expanded market reach securing above 35 new accounts, generating an
  estimated AED 600K in pipeline and achieving ~10% increase in sales inquiries.
  • Collaborated with product management teams to identify market opportunities, integrating user-centric
  features increasing marketability, usability testing, supporting sales by providing technical expertise,
  participating in client discussions, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized production by integrating automated conveyor systems and lean practices (5S, TPM),
  achieving maximum efficiency reducing cycle time by ~15% (est.) and boosting Overall Equipment
  Effectiveness (OEE), overseeing Material Review Board (MRB).
  • Designed a data-driven estimating/pricing model to accelerate quotes; introduced fixed pricing
  templates for standard/custom items, shortening quote turnaround and cutting costs ~12%.
  • Implemented Kaizen-driven documentation (BOMs, CNC cutting lists) maximizing material utilization,
  standardized assembly instructions, reducing production errors by 18% and shortening training time.
  • Managed master data in ERP (Oracle), ensuring accurate work orders with achievable lead times and
  tracked fixtures, inventory, and material planning for a timely implementation on the assembly floor.
  • Led prototype development and testing sustainable design principles, conducting calculations and
  simulations for design validation, improving coordination in 3D- CAD model (SolidWorks, Ansys),
  collecting user feedback to refining products and enhancing market fit.
• Research and Development Manager ǀ BDM ENCID · Full-time Apr 2023 – Jun 2026 3 yrs 2 mos Cairo, Egypt • Directed 13 engineers/designers in the end-to-end development of 50+ innovative products,
  implementing new mechanical features and processes.
  • Conducted market analysis to guide strategic product planning; translated into actionable design
  briefs, leading to the launch of 4 new product lines contributing to 15% revenue growth in first year.
  • Identified and pursued above 50 new business opportunities by conducting in-depth market and
  competitor analysis, aligning product roadmap with customer needs
  • Conducted training sessions to provide a smooth transfer of knowledge, enhance team expertise and
  drive continuous improvement across projects, implementing Lean Manufacturing best practices.
  • Implemented a proactive tracking system with realistic lead time ensuring strict adherence to 15+
  projects deadlines, streamlining workflows to delays, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
  • Established standardized technical documentation of machinery processes including installation
  guides ensuring alignment with industry regulations and standards, implemented a review process
  enhancing operational efficiency, accuracy and compliance, reducing QA rework by 15%.
  • Conducted in-depth Research and Development (R&D) processes to integrate sustainable materials
  and eco-friendly processes and requirement analysis for purchased parts, optimizing production, preproduction, Utilizing ERP system (SAP) to optimize material planning enhancing workflows applying
  (DFMA) techniques.
  • Collaborated with product and sales teams to identify new market opportunities and integrate
  customer‑driven features into designs, directly supporting sales efforts and elevating customer
  satisfaction scores.
  • Led change management protocols driving process improvements reducing downtime and errors.
• Industrial Designer Comet Group · Full-time Jan 2021 – Mar 2023 2 yrs 2 mos Cairo, Egypt • Engineered high-temperature commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, engineering modifications,
  producing technical drawings and documentation complying to industry standards (e.g., ASME, DIN).
  • Collaborated with sales and service teams to tailor equipment solutions for key clients, resulting in
  $250K in new custom-contract revenue.
  • Promoted to lead designer for the R&D for new product lines and custom fabricated equipment,
  applying modular machine design principles for improved scalability and adaptability, improving
  manufacturing capabilities to optimize production efficiency maintaining the best output.
  • Create technical documentations such as shop drawing, cutting-list, G-Code for CNC machinery and
  BOMs, optimizing sheet metal and tube profile nesting and cutting lists for laser cutting machines to
  maximize efficiency and minimize waste utilizing ERP (Odoo) system.
• Research and Development Engineer BioSTC · Full-time Jul 2018 – Dec 2020 2 yrs 5 mos Cairo, Egypt • Designed the company’s 3D-printed prototypes Digital Body Fat Scale (MG) device with high sales.
  • Maintained over 20 equipment resolving a coagulation issue by increasing the motor’s torque.
  • Collaborated with overseas manufacturers to match the requirements of the local market.
  • Trained 150+ Doctors in more than 100 hospitals and laboratories to use various medical instruments,
  providing daily, weekly, and monthly consultations with clients to maintain their medical equipment.
  • Helped restructuring the maintenance department, leading to an increase of daily clients by 30%.