Faris Alnakkar

Experience

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  FTG Aerospace

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Technologist

  Designed various types of illuminated instrument panels including Printed Circuit Boards to Military specifications using Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD)Participated in product certification and developing production process standardsProgrammed CNC milling machine using Computer Aided Manufacturing software (SmartCAM)Assisted in developing new photo-etching chemical formulation to reduce paint touch-upPrepared quotations for customers using Microsoft Word and ExcelSupervised and trained shop floor, machine shop and paint shop personnel as required Show less

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  Bombardier

  Jan 1996 - Jul 2002

  Methods Analyst I

  Developed manufacturing processes including Bills Of Materials and time standards for aircrafts’ component assembly using Bombardier’s Manufacturing SystemWorked within a team environment to improve existing aircraft component assemblies (e.g. pilot’s escape hatch and wings’ ailerons) using Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies. Cost savings realized through DFSS programs were considerableOrganized workflow within Methods departmentActed as liaison between engineering, planning, quality and shop floor personnelInteracted with engineering design group during the preliminary release phase to accelerate and optimize CATIA drawingsWorked with tool designers to develop and improve tooling to enhance products’ manufacturabilitySupervised and assisted fabrication and assembly shops’ personnel as required Show less

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  CGC Inc.

  Nov 2002 - May 2018

  Design and manufacture specialty suspended metal ceilings for architectural projects, ranging from schools, and convention centers to airports. Design and manufacture specialty suspended metal ceilings for architectural projects, ranging from schools, and convention centers to airports.Involved in the design (using AutoCAD 2013) of custom fabricated metal ceiling panels with different shapes, sound and fire-resistance characteristicsResponsible for coordinating the monthly Specialty Suspended Ceilings projects meeting for US, domestic and international markets

  • Technical Design Manager

    Apr 2013 - May 2018

  • Design Engineering Technologist, Supervisor

    Nov 2002 - Apr 2013
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  USG

  May 2018 - now

  Product Manager - Specialty Ceilings