Raza Imam

Experience

• Mechanical Engineer Petrochemical Engineering Consultants · Full-time Jan 2024 – Present 9 mos Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan - Project Planning & Coordination: Prepared comprehensive project proposals by studying signed contracts, project specifications, and design bases. Managed project timelines and milestones to ensure on-time delivery.
  
  - Design Oversight: Supervised the design and development of plant and wellhead facilities layouts, including plot plans and piping General Arrangement Drawings (GADs). Ensured
  alignment with project goals and client requirements.
  
  - Engineering & Execution: Led detailed engineering for tie-in facilities and new line heaters for wellheads, overseeing all phases from Design Engineering Deliverables (DED) to As-built documentation.
  
  - 3D Modeling & Documentation: Directed the creation of piping layout drawings, 3D models, isometric drawings, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and piping support lists, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
  
  - Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participated in workshop meetings with PMC/Client and internal/external 3D model review workshops, incorporating feedback to refine project models.
  
  - Technical Analysis: Conducted stress analysis on piping/pipeline systems using Caesar-II, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards.
  
  - Procurement Coordination: Collaborated with procurement teams for material requisitions and vendor evaluations, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary materials.
  
  - Risk Management: Participated in HAZOP and project progress meetings, contributing to risk assessment and project planning to mitigate potential project risks.
  
  - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Liaised with other discipline engineers to ensure interface alignment and project coherence, fostering a collaborative project environment.
  
  - Project Reporting: Prepared and presented project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assistant Manager- Weldshop MG Motors Pakistan · Full-time Mar 2023 – Dec 2023 9 mos undefined, Pakistan • Managed the preparation of the Weld Shop facility for new
  models and capacity enhancement.
  • Collaborated with SAIC Motor Company China to create a
  welding shop layout and determine engineering specifications.
  • Provided technical material on production machine details.
  • Successfully led the development and execution of the MG
  Plant-2 Welding Shop project, spanning 12,000 square meters.
  • Oversaw utility development, process equipment design,
  installation, and commissioning.
  • Implemented procedures and processes for new variant projects in the Weld Shop.
  • Served as the Project Lead for production-ready Weld Shop new MG HS & MG-5 GT models, including budgeting.
  • Planned and executed equipment installation, commissioning, and trial production stages in collaboration with suppliers or SAIC Motor Company China.
  • Conducted project scheduling, resource planning, budgeting,
  approvals, supplier selection, and tender management.
  • Monitored and managed all project activities until complete
  financial closure and documentation.
  • Prepared and obtained approval for annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
  • Modified existing welding lines to enhance production capacity.
  • Achieved a 25% increase in production capacity through
  equipment additions and process optimization.
  • Conducted takt time study and implemented productivity
  enhancements for the Welding Shop.
  • Collaborated with the production team to identify and resolve line-side issues and implement process improvements.
  • Finalized designs, and created Bills of Quantities (BOQs), Purchase Orders, and Purchase Requisitions.
  • Negotiated competitive costs and delivery times for awarded
  jobs.
• Assistant Manager R&D NovaMobility Pvt. Ltd. · Full-time Nov 2020 – Mar 2023 2 yrs 4 mos Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Assisted the General Manager with technical issues and handled all documentation related to the following Key Result Areas (KRAs):
  • Project Management
  • Plant Development
  • Plant Modifications
  • Consultant Coordination
  • Office Management
  • Product Designing
  • Product Modifications
  • Research and development for new products
  
  During the Project Phase:
  
  • Monitored and updated project plans using MS Project.
  • Successfully managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive
  deadlines.
  • Updated and maintained the Obeya Sheet.
  • Created the NM plant layout using AutoCAD.
  • Prepared the office layout for the plant.
  • Determined utility requirements for the plant.
  • Compiled a structural material list for the NM plant.
  • Conducted quotation comparisons related to the plant.
  • Estimated the cost for plant development.
  • Coordinated with consultants involved in plant-related matters.
  • Generated a 3D model of the plant for material estimation.
  • Prepared and modified a 3D model of the 3W loader for
  localization.
  • Verified the loading capacity of the loader with different
  orientations and various products.
  • Created the NM logo in both 2D and 3D formats.
  • Assisted with formatting and sharing reports and documents.
  
  During the Production Phase:
  
  • Developed 3D models for different product applications.
  • Prepared fabrication drawings for localization purposes.
  • Conducted a study on vehicle dynamics for all applications.
  • Performed FEA analysis to assess the structural strength, life,
  and maximum load-bearing capacity of the product.
  • Responsible for in-house fabrication work related to the
  products.
• Mechanical Design Engineer Sherani Engineering · Full-time Feb 2019 – Oct 2020 1 yrs 8 mos Karachi, Pakistan - Designing of the Weld/body Shop & TCF Shop, complete gentry structures, mezzanine floors, air-water supply systems, Cable trays, Lighting system, and Hoists.