Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Ahmed Hamatto

Ahmed Hamatto

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Enthusiastic Lead Engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Engineering Principles and training in Engineering Management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Automotive/Clean Energy Industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Design Release Engineer

General Motors, PLCM
Warren, Michigan
06.2021 - Current
  • Led large multi-functional group meetings and drove resolution of software/hardware defects, released issues, and scheduled timing
  • Collaborated with business owners, suppliers, validation, IT, and others
  • Released parts and software into new distribution channels
  • Participated in design, tech reviews, as well as rollout strategies for new technologies
  • Ensured program deliveries, regulatory requirements and dates are met for specification release, DFMEAs, software deliveries, validation results, defect resolution, integration efforts, and product launch
  • Ensured Interface Component Documents, Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Work Orders are completed on time
  • Led PLCM packaging activities
  • Managed PRTS's on timely manner
  • Coordinated design of component with vehicle changes
  • Created ICDe & ICDm
  • Supported sourcing activity
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Functional Engineer

Toyoda Gosei North America
Troy, Michigan
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
  • Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
  • Resolved problems and provided solutions to customers by communicating requirements to subordinates.
  • Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Oversaw 8 to 10 projects each year from concept through final delivery.
  • Strategically balanced technology and business needs of organization.
  • Identified system needs and designed processes to support business requirements.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Tracked and reported weekly program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
  • Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
  • Launched fuel component programs and gathered functional and business requirements to support team and mitigate risks.
  • Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
  • Oversaw 8 to 10 projects each year from concept through final delivery.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements.
  • Identified areas needing improvement to review with senior leadership and develop plans for improvement.

Product Engineer

YAPP USA Automotive
Troy, MICHIGAN
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
  • Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation, and reduce engineering cycle time.
  • Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
  • Created designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
  • Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.
  • Prepared complete and accurate design documentation for Fuel System products.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
  • Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
  • Launched customer-driven design review process to enhance customer experiences and efficiency.
  • Devised new products and features to boost customer satisfaction, reduce costs and propel product line to industry forefront.
  • Optimized design by implementing effective stakeholder-driven design review process.
  • Collaborated with Product Planners to identify and manage project deliverables for customer orders.
  • Directed, guided and monitored support engineers and in-house operational personnel.
  • Consulted with marketing department about product upgrades and failures in service and discussed methods for remediation.
  • Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
  • Managed project deliverables for customer orders.
  • Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
  • Directed, mentored and monitored support engineers and manufacturing personnel for improved deployment and operations.
  • Applied comprehensive understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
08.2016

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision-Making
  • Teambuilding
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved manufacturing issue which led to ~500k annual cost savings.
  • Collaborated with team of 60+ in the development of the PLCM project.
  • Documented and resolved Inlet Check Valve issue which led to ~200k annual cost savings.

Affiliations

  • NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
  • Practical Approach to Program Management

Timeline

Lead Design Release Engineer

General Motors, PLCM
06.2021 - Current

Functional Engineer

Toyoda Gosei North America
12.2018 - 05.2021

Product Engineer

YAPP USA Automotive
05.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Windsor
Ahmed Hamatto