Ali Saim (CSWE-MD CSWP-Sim)

Experience

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  Dairyhawk

  Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

  Mechanical Design Intern

  • Worked as a design engineer for the designing and manufacturing of an automated milk monitoring system• Designed and fabricated functional prototypes• Contributed to the team reaching the national finals of the Uber Pitch competition in Pakistan

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  Heavy Industries Taxila

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Mechanical Design Intern

  • Worked as a design intern on a team responsible for the first prototype design of a rubber hose pipe test bench• Designed the specialized testing equipment for testing rubber hose pipes under pressure and temperature before they were installed on army tanks• Created the design and submitted a design report of the test bench.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2020 - now

  Independent Contractor

  • Collaborated with clients to deliver innovative designs that met their unique needs• Provided expertise in CAD modeling, rendering, DFM, and DFA• Delivered projects on-time and within budget, achieving consistent 5-star ratings

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  NUSTAG

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Technical Head

  • Led the development of fuel-efficient vehicles for Shell Eco Marathon as a technical head at NUSTAG• Collaborated with a team of engineers to design and develop innovative solutions, resulting in the successful participation and achievement of several awards

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  Cowlar Inc

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Promoted to team lead due to excellent performance, responsible for team management, work allocation, and timeline management• Led the design and development of complex mechanical systems, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery• Provided mentorship and guidance to team members, resulting in improved team performance and efficiency • Designed and visualized mechanical aspects of products for US-based clients, collaborating with software, embedded, and electrical teams• Managed the prototyping, testing, and sourcing of equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards• Contributed to the development of multiple innovative products

  • Mechanical Design Team Lead

    Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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  MECHESOL CO. (PVT) LTD.

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Designed mechanical systems with a focus on DFM and DFA, ensuring ease of assembly and manufacturability• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline manufacturing processes, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency• Conducted design reviews to identify and address potential issues early in the development process

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  Zigron

  Feb 2024 - now

  Project Engineer