Firas Salman, P.Eng.

Experience

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  Diversi-Tech Inc

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Junior Applications Engineer

  • Configured custom industrial ventilation products based on pollutant type, physicalconstraints and power requirements, and developed additional product features to meetcustomer needs• Created and operationalized product specific testing processes, which identified productdefects, reducing delivery of defective equipment by 12%.• Standardized technical support procedures by establishing in-depth problem and solutionidentification matrices which improved response time to customer queries. Weniger anzeigen

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  Zodiac Aerospace

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2017

  Mechanical Designer II

  • Directed an adept team of 8 mechanical engineers in pioneering net new product designs. Established project scopes and timelines, allocated workloads, and fostered collaborative synergy, yielding flawlessly executed designs.• Applied keen financial insight to analyze material and labor costs, proposing innovative design enhancements that reduced annual expenditure by $150,000.• Led cross-functional workshops, unveiling avenues for cost reduction and addressing design defects and production challenges through inventive solutions.• Deployed as a key Engineering liaison across multiple North American facilities, orchestrating workshops, design reviews and training sessions to ensure cohesive alignment of manufacturing processes and stringent adherence to quality standards. Weniger anzeigen

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  HCL Technologies

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Sr. Engineering Liaison Professional

  • Resolved design and production issues through root cause analysis and solution design, ensuring flaw-free products, and a reduction in product cost by 10%• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives resulting in a 15% improvement in product delivery time, aligning with organizational goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction.• Implemented hands-on training protocols for new hires, strategically delegating tasks to accelerate skill acquisition and onboarding time by 40%.

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  Aerotek

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2021

  Aircraft Structural Designer

  • Championed aerospace design solutions, delivering robust designs that mitigated defects and achieving a 95% adherence to scheduled deadlines.• Analyzed functional product requirements and produced detailed manufacturing designs that minimize cost by 35% while meeting strict customer and regulatory requirements • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop viable design solutions that are feasible to fabricate and that target customer pain points, deployed across 7 different aircraft• Validated new product designs through in-depth stress analysis and regulatory approval reports, producing detailed recommendations on structural improvements, reducing non-compliance to zero Weniger anzeigen

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  Qumi Beirut

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Co-Founder

  Qumi Beirut (Rise Up, Beirut) is a fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting relief efforts in Lebanon. We sell premium quality merchandise, featuring inspiring art from the talented community of Lebanese artists. With every order made, you help raise awareness about Lebanon and its artists through their art. The proceeds of Qumi Beirut are proudly donated to the trusted independent organizations that are currently spearheading the relief efforts in Lebanon. Please visit http://www.qumibeirut.com/ to view our Product Catalogue.• Launching an online store within one week of conception, collaborating with Lebanese designers and developing product lines from ideation to release, raising $3,000 CAD in donations in the 1st month of sales.• Creating marketing campaign strategies to increase growth and engagement, maintaining a conversion rate above 3.0 %.• Managing communications with customers, suppliers, and collaborators (artists and influencers) through social media & targeted messaging. Weniger anzeigen

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  Purolator Inc.

  Jul 2021 - now

  Product Manager

  • Managing a $155M portfolio, achieving 18% YoY growth through strategic product launches and feature introductions, enhancing the value proposition to customers and establishing market differentiation.• Launching a new national rail product targeting long-haul shipments across Canada, earning $1M in the first year of launch• Leading cross-functional teams in launching a new digital shipping channel, to enable a turnkey digital solution to tender shipments, securing $5M in recurring revenue, and scaling this capability to all customers through automation.• - Developing a long-term strategic roadmap to strengthen market presence and unlock cross-selling opportunities, contributing to $1M in incremental revenue in 2024• Pioneering the launch of MVPs, formalizing product requirements, and productizing services resulting in a 4% increase in on-time performance, a key metric in transportation• Conducting customer and competitive research to refine market offerings based on insights, and identifying key development opportunities, contributing to 5% growth in revenue Weniger anzeigen