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Adnan Mehmood

Adnan Mehmood

Woodridge, IL, US

 

About 

Adnan Mehmood 
6450 Double Eagle Dr. Apt# 404
Woodridge, IL 60517 USA   +1.630.244.4375
[email protected]

Objective: To acquire a technical/management position where engineering skills will significantly contribute to product and process development, increase in productivity and better market position.

Education: Northern Illinois University,    De Kalb, Illinois
B.S. in Industrial Technology Engineering with Manufacturing; Dec 2007
M.S in Industrial & Systems Engineering;  

Technical Skills: 
UniGraphics NX 7.0, Auto C.A.D2011, Team Center 8.0, SharePoint, Solid Works2008, Computer-Aided Modeling, Adobe Premier05, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office, Dream Viewer, Six-Sigma (Green belt).
Work Experience:
Electro-Motive Diesel/Progressive Rails/Caterpillar  LaGrange, IL
Product Design Engineer    October 2011, Present
 Worked with Technical proposal Manager to develop a Kenya railways clearance study using Peru GT42AC to identify items & structure that infringed with clearance drawings.
 Worked on a concept phase of cost effective & more durable Upper Steering Beam Bracket for standard HTCR-5 Bogie.
 Developed a new improved method of shipping package, which is being currently used in the export locomotives for Arcelormittal Mines Canada (SD70Ace) and Eldorado(sd70Ace/45).
 Worked with Engineers to develop a new cast Draw Bar for Indonesia GT46AC per customer request.
 Worked on an enhanced Indonesia Bogie GT38AC frame design per manufacturing and FEA analysis.

ICON Identity Solutions   Elk Grove Village, IL 
Design Engineer    March 2008 to Dec 2010
■ Design different types of Signs and developed Bills of Material and production drawings.
■ Work with standard and new extrusion dies for various applications depending on the critical structure per client.
■ Responsible of running the structural calculations per the director of the Engineering department before proceeding to draw.
■ Participated in the design efforts for new products/prototypes and projects through interaction with Project Managers, architects, contractors and other engineering staff.


Quality Control      March 2008 to December 2010
■ Worked as a Quality Engineer to investigate warranty issues.
■ Worked side by side with manufacturing and Engineering to analyze measurable for standard work and ensuring all products are manufactured in compliance with product patents, UL safety and EPA standards, and design specifications.
■ Prepared Work Instructions for plants in SC, PA, CA.
■ Engaged in Line Audits and First Articles.

Clients include:
Walgreens, YUM Brands, Bank Of America, JP Morgan Chase, HP, Sally
Beauty Supplies, LA Fitness, HSBC, PNC Bank, Verizon Wireless, and
others.
Accomplishment:
■ Nominated to be on Fast track program to increase the flow of production.
■ Increased the annual sales for Walgreens program by 6% and HSBC by 2% in early 2009.
■ Designed the training classes for Project Management to train them on technical side of Engineering.

  BUWW COVERINGS   Rockford, IL
  Design Engineer    March 2005 to December 2006
■ Design and develop new/repair way covers or enclosures and related sheet metal parts in structural components for the fabrication.
■ Release detailed components and assembly drawings using Solid Works and AutoCAD05.
■ Supervise the production line and inspect the quality check after the part was manufactured.

Northern Illinois University   De Kalb, IL
Supervisor-Resident Hall Operations  January 2002 to December 2004
■ Responsible for the security of two residence halls.
■ Supervised a group of resident hall operations personnel.
■  Implemented training for all employees; existing and new.
■ Arranged monthly scheduling meetings.

Bridge Building Competition   February 2005
Designed and constructed a bridge using popsicles sticks and glue. Our winning bridge design broke the department record and held approximately 390 pounds. 


WFO ENGINEERING   Dekalb, IL
Senior Design Project    August 2005 to December 2005
Go-Kart Senior Design Project
■ Researched for the parts needed to built a Go-Kart including; Steel for the frame, Engine, Drive system, Brake types and Steering to fit in our team budget.
■ Designed the Proto-type of Go-Kart in 3D Solid Works.
■ Wrote a step by step manual of process and estimated time to build the product in shop to meet management-set quality, performance and functional criteria.
■ Assigned the jobs to individual team members.
■ Tested the final product on a track.
■ Noted the max speed of about 32 MPH.
■ Video Presentation of the whole process from day first to day end.
Activities:
Society of Manufacturing Engineers                Northern Illinois University
Vice President       September 2004
■ Recruited new members for the organization. 
■ Arranged various events for the new students joining the manufacturing department.
■ Brought key note speakers to the weekly meetings of the SME.
President of the Debate team
Course Work:
Manufacturing Process  Industrial Quality Control
       Engineering Economy  Industrial Training & Evaluation
      Meteorology   Industrial Accident Prevention
          Supervision in Industry  Engineering Calculus 
       Business Management  Business Communications
      Senior Design (Go-kart Design)


 

Employment 

Electro-Motive Diesels, Burr Ridge, IL, US, Product Design Engineer

Oct 2011 - current
 

Education 

Northern Illinois University (NIU), Naperville, IL, US, Dekalb, Masters, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Sep 2012 - current
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills