Riyadh Al-Haimd

Experience

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  University of Baghdad

  Jun 1992 - May 2005

  Mechanical Engineer

  Worked on different Manufacturing Processes like welding, metal cutting, deep drawing, and metal coating• Prepared procedures, work instructions and training content to improve quality, productivity, and reduce cost

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  Gulf Shade Company

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  Production Engineer

  • Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation and maintenance of tensile steel structure and PVC fabric panels projects per customer requirements• Audited quality of incoming material, work station processes and quality of finished products

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  Gulf University

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2013

  Associate Dean

  • Taught introductory and upper level courses in Quality Assurance, Production and Operation Engineering, Statistics and Design of Experiment, Quality Control, Total Quality Management, Project Management, and Engineering Economy.• Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate and graduate students.• Supervised 12 M Sc students in Master Degree Industrial Engineering and Management program.• Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials.• Guided students in using e-learning technology to support educational research such as Moodle.• Member 15 graduate students’ thesis committees. • Reviewer in 6 international engineering journals.• Published 10 international papers. And 2 international books.• Coached students and presentation skills.• Quality Assurance University Committee- college member. Engineering College Quality assurance Committee. Evaluation and Transfer Committee Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Program. • Member of Quality University Committee of Self Evaluation University Report• Fostered students’ commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.• Served on 9 college committees and acted as chair of the College Quality Committee.• Advised and mentored undergraduate students placed on academic probation.• Developed courses in line with the curriculum requirements. Show less

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  AIRMAC Company

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Lean Six Sigma Consultant- part time

  • Developed integrated manufacturing systems procedures and prepared Quality Management System Manual QMS ,implemented the company Quality Policy and Objectives, Played lead role in ISO-9001 – leadership• Documented internal audit results and drives necessary corrective actions through to completion & follow-up• Implemented lean and kaizen tools to simplify production processes • Optimized Process parameters for free defected products by using design of experiment• Developed Quality Training Programs to build quality awareness Show less

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  Active Exhaust Corp.

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2016

  Quality Engineer

  My responsibilities are :• Communicate internal/external customer quality issues to supporting company departments (tool shop, engineering, prototype/fixture shop, welding, paint), and perform daily walk through of plant for non-conformances and highlight these through EOL, GP12 areas• Lead containment, rework control, and quality alerts for internal/external quality issues• Review product On Hold in quarantine area as a part of Material Review Board (MRB)• Provide statistical evaluations (PPM) analysis and define corrective actions. Lead root cause/ corrective/ preventive action activities CAR meeting using 5 Whys, cause and effect diagram, and 8D • Act as Quality Lead for Run@Rate First Off Approval and subsequent PPAP sample CMM Measurements and perform Run@Rate inspection/release for new Product Launches• Implement 5S, Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives• Gather, Analyze statistical data by Quality tools to improve manufacturing processes performance and reduce nonconforming parts (scrap and waste production percentage), Calculate Process Capability Index Cpk and Ppk • Set up and standardize work procedures including workmanship standards Quality and Process Engineer Bahrain May 2008– July 2013 AIRMAC Company(Mild Steel Plate and Pipes fabrication) • Developed integrated manufacturing systems procedures and prepared Quality Management System Manual QMS ,implemented the company Quality Policy and Objectives, Played lead role in ISO-9001 – leadership• Documented internal audit results and drives necessary corrective actions through to completion & follow-up• Implemented lean and kaizen tools to simplify production processes • Optimized Process parameters for free defected products by using design of experiment• Developed Quality Training Programs to build quality awareness Show less

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  Linamar Corporation

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  Quality Engineer

  • Presented presentations to management during meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, customer requirements, and product failures which need to be considered when planning for coming year• APQP documents: Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and all levels of PPAP requirements. Read operating and quality reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment• Drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing principle. Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, gauge selection, calibration, and gauge R and R’s. Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with ISO/TS16949 quality standards. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining• Provide a means of communication directly with the customer in order to develop and supply a component which meets or exceeds the customer requirements• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns• Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintain the quality management system• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, kaizen lean methods, etc• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports, and determine proper corrective and preventive actions• Analyze failure, corrective, and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection processes and procedures• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive measure• Manages the suppliers’ performance and conducts audits• Preparation of reports for Quality Assurance Show less

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  ABC Group

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2022

  Lean Six Sigma

  - Process Continuous Improvement using Six Sigma approach- Developing the company quality management system for ISO 9001: 2015 (AITF 16949 :2016) standard - Optimize manufacturing processes parameters to increase process capabilities - Review components and assembly GD&T to preform design stack-up tolerances studies- Conduct screening DOE to find the major process effects parameters- Conduct surface response DOE to optimize processes parameters- Reduce processes production time based on TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM principles- Reduce processes setting time based on SMED principes Show less

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  Lincoln Electric

  Oct 2022 - now

  Manufacturing Engineer