Qhinath Mohammed
Mississauga/Calgary
Summary
Master’s graduate in Aerospace Engineering with 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, specializing in aerostructures, structural assemblies, and production readiness. Strong background in structural engineering principles, including material selection, structural build sequences, and manufacturability assessments. Proven expertise in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, Final Assembly Line (FAL) support, and ramp-up/ramp-down planning. Certified PMP® with demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams (Methods, Quality, Tooling, Industrialization, and Production) to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Skilled in team management, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a track record of improving build efficiency by 6–7% through standardized processes and visual production tools. Recognized for combining technical structural knowledge with strong leadership and planning skills to drive program success and compliance with AS9100 and aerospace standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead, Methods – Aerostructures
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
01.2021 - Current
- Spearhead program ramp-up: methods & production readiness, manpower planning, and tooling/jig certification for structural assemblies.
- Lead the Methods Engineering team across structural sub-assemblies through full assembly builds; assure production & certification readiness.
- Provide leadership and technical direction to Control Assembly (CA) owners on build sequences, processes, and issue resolution; preempt shortages, tooling delays, NCRs, and blockers with contingencies.
- Oversee engineering masters and release priorities aligned to the Master Schedule and milestones.
- Partner with Industrialization to optimize layouts for structural assemblies, sub-assemblies, and bench workstations for flow & accessibility.
- Collaborate with Quality & H&S to certify process specs and plant readiness per AS9100 (environmental controls, exhaust, safety equipment).
- Perform material assessments & selection (aluminum/titanium) for structural applications focusing on durability, fatigue life, manufacturability.
- Delivered two major structural Control Assemblies ahead of schedule; standardized processes improved build efficiency by 6–7%.
- Launched visual workbook project to give production clear, real-time task visibility; improved shop-floor workflow clarity.
- Own ramp-down planning to reduce manpower and establish a stable, cost-efficient production line.
Methods Analyst (Core Planning – Systems), Global 7000/7500 Program
Bombardier Aerospace
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared methods documentation, MBOMs, and work instructions for fuselage & systems structural assemblies.
- Analyzed new structural designs (fuselage sections, system housings); recommended changes for manufacturability & performance.
- Collaborated on material selection for primary structures (aluminum/titanium) balancing strength, stiffness, fatigue life, durability.
- Estimated labor hours, tooling requirements, and costs for design changes; improved planning accuracy.
- Coordinated with suppliers to validate manufacturing methods and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Supported Flight Test Vehicle builds with methods engineering to maintain schedule and integration readiness.
- Supported Flight Test Vehicle builds, ensuring 100% schedule adherence for integration milestones.
- Improved planning accuracy by reducing estimate variances on labor/tooling by 15%
Engineering Planner
VAC Developments
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated tooling & material procurement for landing gear structural components (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier supply).
- Maintained BOM accuracy; prepared operation sheets using CATIA V5 and SolidWorks to ensure manufacturability.
- Assisted with aluminum/titanium material selection & procurement to meet strength and durability targets.
- Drove early industrialization of structural components (tooling requirements, vendor coordination for raw & machined parts).
- Provided design-to-manufacture input; ensured production readiness of landing-gear structural assemblies.
- Early Career — Quality Roles
Quality Assurance & Compliance Engineer
CYCLONE MANUFACTURING INC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and issued Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) after verifying conformance to drawings & standards.
- Performed detailed dimensional inspections and audits of structural components; verified tolerances, materials, and finishes.
- Led/assisted failure investigations and root cause analysis; implemented corrective & preventive actions for structural NCRs.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and ensure defect-free deliveries.
- Implemented improvements that reduced rework, improved compliance, and supported certification readiness.
- Issued and verified 150+ First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and Certificates of Conformance annually.
- Improved compliance audit scores by 20% through corrective action tracking and supplier collaboration.
Education
Master of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON01.2015
Skills
- Team leadership (Methods, Quality, H&S, Industrialization)
- Structural design & manufacturing support
- Structural build sequences; process development
- Failure investigations; Root Cause Analysis
- Tooling & jig certification; Production readiness
- CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor
- MBOM & work instructions
- Ramp-up & ramp-down strategies; cost improvement
- AS9100 compliance
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Systems
Timeline
Lead, Methods – Aerostructures
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
01.2021 - Current
Methods Analyst (Core Planning – Systems), Global 7000/7500 Program
Bombardier Aerospace
01.2018 - 01.2020
Engineering Planner
VAC Developments
01.2017 - 01.2018
Quality Assurance & Compliance Engineer
CYCLONE MANUFACTURING INC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
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