Muhammad Saleem
Cambridge,Canada
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director General, Distance Learning Management (DLM) / Asst. Professor
Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology
Peshawar, Pakistan
05.2017 - 05.2021
- To design/implement the criteria/standards for the selection of new Distance Education Centers and to implement those on the existing Distance Education Centers, as well, to bring those at par with the Distance Education Centers, selected under new criteria/standards, and to set up Distance Learning Management Unit (DLMU) as per guidelines of Higher Education Commission and requirement of the University
- To advertise admissions and students’ placement at its recognized Distance Education Centers in all the Provinces of Pakistan, only in those Undergraduate Degree Programs which are being offered at the principal seat, viz Peshawar
- To ensure that record of the admissions and registration of enrolled and graduated students is properly maintained and preserved
- To implement QEC standards on the Distance Education/Mass Education Programs, as were designed for the Main Campus
- To coordinate with the Controller of Examinations for making exclusive arrangements for the examinations and assessment of awards in distance learning
- To coordinate with concerned Sectional Heads for maintenance of students’ Admission/Registration Form (in original), Awards Lists (Semester-wise Results), Tabulation Register (for scrutiny of award lists) and Gazette Notification (of graduates) in hard as well as in soft form through automation to determine the authenticity of a University graduate and to avoid malpractice in the students’ record
- To coordinate with Director, Data & Communication for the development/maintenance of MIS and Online Learning Management System and to implement, accordingly
- To coordinate with Heads of the Teaching Departments to upload courses on web portal through Moodle and to have latest/revised courses for further communication to the DECs
- To ensure that every Distant Learning Program of the University is in-line with the academic criteria, (admissions, teaching/coaching, etc) defined by the Higher Education Commission
- To ensure strict monitoring and vigilance of DECs as per University’s/HEC’s set standards
- Any other duty assigned by the Competent Authority.
Director Quality Enhancement Cell/ Asst. Professor
Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology
Peshawar, Pakistan
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Member of the HEC National Curriculum Revision Committee (Mechanical Engineering), Pakistan
- Convener Surveillance Committee, to inspect all the Distance Centers of the University to thoroughly check/inspect the facilities available in the DECs in accordance with the criteria set by the HEC/University and point out deficiencies and shortcomings in terms of faculty, library, laboratories, academic and administrative requirements of Distance Education Program
- Teaching Bachelor and Master of Engineering Courses
- Theoretical knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and PFMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Structured Problem Solving and Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), Automotive Quality Management Systems, IATF 16949 (International Automotive Task Force)
- Member Board of Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baluchistan Engineering University Khuzdar, Baluchistan
- Member Board of Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sarhad University
- Member Board of Studies, Department of Technology, Sarhad University
- Member Board of Faculty, Faculty of Engineering, Sarhad University
- Member Academic council, Sarhad University
- Member of the Editorial Review Board of Sarhad University International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences (SUIJBAS)
- Mentor for “Business Model Design and Business Building” organized by Pakistan StartUp Cup
- Arranging Webinar/Seminar for professional development of Faculty, MS, MPhil, PhD students of all departments of SUIT
- Member Board of Studies and Research (BOASAR) of SUIT
- Focal person of Mechanical Engineering dept
- For ICT Affairs of SUIT
- Examiner for Final year Students thesis examination, Year 2014, 2015 and 2016
- Representative of Sarhad University in the workshop for brain storming discussion and formulation of recommendations with an aim to streamline the system related to research, innovation and commercialization for swift socio-economic development in the country, arranged by Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Science & Technology, Islamabad
- Convener Prospectus Review Committee for a period of two years (2017-2018)
- The committee will review and finalize Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Distance Education Prospectuses
- Member Graduate Studies Committees of the department which is responsible for; To Process MS/M.Phil/PhD applications received for admission
- To manage and facilitate the smooth functioning of the MS/M.Phil/PhD academic Programs
- To conduct and supervise the examinations, including comprehensive examination
- Incharge Post-Graduate Program and member admission committee, Mechanical Engineering Department Sarhad University.
Production Officer/ Jr. Manager Production
Lakson Tobacco Company Limited (Philip Morris International)
NWFP Pakistan, Pakistan
01.1999 - 08.2007
- Record the processing activities in accordance with integrated Management system (IMS)
- Conducted IMS (it is, Quality Management System ISO 9001, Environment Management System ISO14001, and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series OHSAS 18001) system and process Audits according to schedules
- Develop procedures and methods of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 to evaluate and improve the quality of raw materials, products and/or operations and discuss it in management review meetings
- Perform daily conformance of the product and plant operation with quality system and review for continuous improvement
- Plan, control, supervise and ensure staff training related to Quality, Environment and Health & Safety System
- Take corrective measures on any reported accidents/incidents
- Responsible for optimum resource utilization of manpower based on current work-force load, employing technical and managerial skills to meet production targets
- Overseeing the team of operational/technical staff and general workers
- Total staff per shift was 400
- Manage and supervise activities involving emergency breakdowns and also perform Corrective and Preventive maintenance (CAPA)
- Ensure that Target Parameters are achieved according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all stages of process
- Prepare and execute programs and schedules for preventive maintenance including installation of new plant/machinery according to the provided blueprints
- Conduct root cause analyses of major plant failure
- Prepare and execute weekly/ monthly production schedule based on seasonal master schedule to ensure on-time delivery of customer requirements and Re-negotiating, if necessary
- Ensure the timely availability of raw materials according to the production schedules
- Coordinate with sells department for timely deliveries of product to the customer
- Monitor raw material inventory levels with Material Planner to ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) are accurate so that to prevent production loss
- Supervise unionized workforce and also supervise allocation of workers according to various production operations
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Work for Continuous improvement of the process and the product and utilized the problem solving skills
- Identify various shop floor potential capacity issues and perform root-cause analysis
- Responsible for preparing annual plant budget according to the requirements and ensure cost effectiveness
- Responsible for execution of various projects as assign during processing and/or in off-season
- Prepare daily/ weekly/ monthly reports of production status and forward to the management
- Responsible for all daily production activities in the shift
- Liaison with Engineering, Quality, Warehousing departments relating to any processing related problem and customer complaints
- Analyze daily/ shift quality inspection reports to make any changes in plant setting so that to get optimum quality parameters for improvement in process
- Avoid processing of defective raw-material by incoming material inspection
- Promptly act on any product/ production-related issues
- Ensure to maintain 5S
- Enhances company performance by motivating all team members
- Ensure execution of all Federal/Provincial Regulations
- Reviewing KPI's with concerned section/ department to identify improvement opportunities
- Communicates company programs and schedule to team in a timely manner
- Identification of areas for modifications of various plant settings for continuous improvements and cost savings in the production process
- About 1-2% improvement in yield was achieved, based on different tobacco grades in 30-35 million total tobacco productions
- Following measures were taken to improve yield and reduce scrap production and ; Automation in tobacco conditioning
- Apply the concept of Lean Manufacturing Principles to reduce time of input raw material to the plant feeding area
- Time and motion study was also conducted in Tobacco feeding area, in this way 10 % work force was reduced
- Threshing trials were conducted at optimum setting to reduce scrap/ waste production
- Tobacco curling was reduced in Redrying machining by reducing temperature from 70 -80º C to 55-60º C
- Small partial (1/8 inch) was separated before threshing to reduce its further degradation in threshing process and add it directly in final product.
Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baluchistan Engineering University Khuzdar
Khuzdar, Pakistan
04.1995 - 04.1998
- Worked on a Project of Dewan Salman Fibre Ltd Haripur, Pakistan (May 1998 – December 1998) as Project Engineer for fabrication of high pressure vessels and installation/ fabrication of Cooling Tower
- Closely collaborate with manufacturing, project management, and engineering teams to eliminate obstacles and to communication hurdles that could affect the requirements for quality and delivery
- Provided technical guidance and supervision to the fabrication subcontractor
- Collaborated with the cross functional teams like Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Project Controls, Materials and Maintenance to apply root cause analysis methods to create and implement corrective measures for issues that arise throughout Qualification and Launch to support successful fabrication project for the customer
- Review the designs for manufacturing viability, and produce relevant, comprehensive work instructions and manufacturing processes
- Supported the group responsible for fabrication
- Collaborated closely with fabricators and machinists to identify solutions even in situations where all parts are missing from CAD
- Responsible for detailed inspection plans (DIP) and first article inspections (FAI)
- Responsible for training on quality policies and techniques throughout the project
- Responsible to plan, schedule, resource allocation and risk management in order to assure the successful completion of projects according to the schedule
- Used x-ray welding which is a strong, durable, and defect-free welding technique, to produce high-stress components
- Used Radiography (X-ray) testing (RT) of welds to inspect and test fabricated components for accuracy, structural integrity, and adherence to specifications
- It is a non-destructive test method (NDT) used to evaluate the quality and integrity of welded parts
- Testing, qualifying, and documenting welding processes in accordance with ASME and AWS requirements
- Also was responsible to ensure designs comply with industry standards, codes and customer specifications
- Responsible for hydrostatic testing in compliance with customer specifications
- Work closely with customer’s engineers and inspectors
- Responsible for implementation of customer specifications and engineering drawings
- Was responsible to provide technical support to the team hence to resolve design and fabrication issues.
Works Engineer
Kashmir Polytex Limited
Gadoon Amazai, NWFP Pakistan
10.1991 - 03.1995
- Prepared monthly schedules for maintenance of plant machinery
- Suggest any modification for improvement in manufacturing process
- Prepared monthly/yearly production reports
- Ensured production as per production planning
- Supervised activities involving mechanical/electrical work
- Maintained store inventory up to desire level
- Participate as required in cross functional team activities
- Monitor production process for any quality issues and take measures for rectification and take decision on rework product
- Prepared Professional staff training needs and their management
- Respond to the customer complaints after analyzing the issue
- Oversee the quality team to ensure that process control and quality of final product are accurately assessed and that the results meet or exceed the customer requirements.
Quality Inspector
Kelly Services at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Cambridge
Cambridge, Canada
- Visual Inspection of incoming vehicle parts for any manufacturing defect or dimensional accuracy (conformance to specification), according to the work instruction and mechanical engineering drawings
- Utilizing visual accuracy skills to inspect the parts according to the provided instructions and customer specifications
- In some cases tools like Vernier calipers, micrometer, height gauges, etc are also used
- Responsible to confirm Automotive’s parts specifications by using various gauges and measuring devices
- Maintain record of the non-conforming parts and hand-over to the Team Leader
- To take Corrective Action on any non-conforming part, if possible, according to the instruction of the Team Leader so that all quality requirements are met
- Gather all inspection data and fill the forms according to the information provided on Kanban card and analysing production data, in case if there is any decrease in the productivity
- Compliance of all relevant health & safety policies and quality instructions/ standards according to the company policies
- Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
Education
Quality Assurance-Manufacturing and Management - Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Conestoga College
01.2022
Ph.D. - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (specialization in Composite Materials)
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2014
M.A.Sc. - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (specialization in Composite Materials)
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2010
B.Sc. Engineering - Mechanical
NWFP University of Engineering & Technology
01.1991
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Solid Works
- Finite Element Analysis tools, ANSYS
- Microsoft Products, Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Minitab
Affiliations
- Registered Professional Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Counsel (PEC)
- HEC approved Supervisor
- Career Counseling Advisor, Career Council Portal (CCP, Pakistan)
Reviewer Editorial Board
- International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences (SUIJBAS), Reviewer
- International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences (SUIJBAS), Editorial Board
Workshops Trainings
- Key to Successful Projects by using PMBOK Principals, 01/17/2015, Mohammad Abid Jan, Hyder Consultant Middle East Limited Doha Qatar
- 3G and 4G Cellular Systems and Beyond, 02/10/2015, Dr. Adnan Ahmed Khan, NUST Islamabad
- Successful Business Management, 04/30/2015, Dr. Mohammad Saeed, Haripur University
- Renewable Energy, 05/23/2015, Dr. Saleh Mohammad, Hazara University
- Research Methods in Healthcare, 06/06/2015, Syed Anas Daud Gillani, East Kent Hospitals University NHS foundation trust
- Development of Brain-Machine and Brain-Computer Interface System, 12/05/2016, Engr. Dr. Noman Naseer, Air University Islamabad
- Quality Assurance in Education/Role of QEC, Program & Assessment Teams/SAR Process, 03/15/2016, Mohammad Bilal, Agriculture University Peshawar
Personal Highlights
Works effectively in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment and independently. Well-organized, time-efficient, and dedicated to tasks at hand. Flexible, service-oriented, quick learning attitude that absorbs new ideas. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision and can work in a fast-paced environment. Strong detail-oriented, ability to learn quickly and conflict resolution skills. Strong analytical skills. Passion for continuous improvement and be able to drive results.
Trainings Attended
- Quality Management System Requirements
- Implementation of ISO 14001
- Civil Defense basic general course (related to Fire Fighting)
- EPA act 1997(Environmental protection agency), NEQS (National environmental quality system) & Environment Issues
- Creating success through high trust cultures
- Quality Assurance in Education/Role of QEC, Program & Assessment Teams/SAR Process
Publications
- Stress analysis of a carbon fiber reinforced epoxy plate with a hole undergoing tension: a comparison of FEA, strain gages and infrared thermography, Journal of Composite Materials, 10.1177/0021998317752501, 2018
- Investigating the effect of machining processes on the mechanical behaviour of composite plates with circular holes, Composites A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2013
- Analysis of Stresses in CFRP Composite Plates Drilled with Conventional and Abrasive Water-jet Machining, Materials Science Forum, 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.763.127, 2013
- Role of the Surface Quality on the Mechanical Behavior of CFRP bolted Composite joints, International Journal of Fatigue, 2015
- A Nondestructive Study of a Carbon Fibre Epoxy Composite Plate Using Lock-In Thermography, Cyclic Loading, And Finite Element Analysis, Theses and dissertations, 2010
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of Chemical Storage, Sarhad University International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences (SUIJBAS), 2015
- Value Stream Mapping for Employee Re-imbursement Process of an enterprise, Sarhad University International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences (SUIJBAS), 2015
- Swarm intelligence based multi-objective path planning in environments cluttered with danger sources, 2016
Training
- Workshop for Technology Programs Evaluators, 01/23/2018, Islamabad, NTC in Collaboration with QAA-HEC
- 5th Invention to Innovation Summit: Consultative Workshop on “Commercialization of Technologies: Challenges & Way Forward”, 11/03/2015 - 11/04/2015, Islamabad, Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Science & Technology
- Symposium “Effective Linkages of Research Organization, Academia & Industry for National Development”, PCSIR Peshawar, Sarhad University
- Seminar on “Teaching and learning focused on outcome based education”, 03/05/2016, Military College of Engineering (MCE) Risalpur
Timeline
Director General, Distance Learning Management (DLM) / Asst. Professor
Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology
05.2017 - 05.2021
Director Quality Enhancement Cell/ Asst. Professor
Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology
09.2014 - 05.2017
Production Officer/ Jr. Manager Production
Lakson Tobacco Company Limited (Philip Morris International)
01.1999 - 08.2007
Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baluchistan Engineering University Khuzdar
04.1995 - 04.1998
Works Engineer
Kashmir Polytex Limited
10.1991 - 03.1995
Quality Inspector
Kelly Services at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Cambridge
Quality Assurance-Manufacturing and Management - Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Conestoga College
Ph.D. - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (specialization in Composite Materials)
Toronto Metropolitan University
M.A.Sc. - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (specialization in Composite Materials)
Toronto Metropolitan University
B.Sc. Engineering - Mechanical
NWFP University of Engineering & Technology
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