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Syed Zulfiqar Haider

Toronto,ON

Summary

Engineering leader with proven success in product development and lifecycle management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Strong track record of managing complex projects and optimizing processes for increased revenue and productivity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Engineering

RAB Design Lighting
Toronto, ON
02.2021 - Current
  • Led the development and launch of over 25 new products annually.
  • Drove product upgrades that exceeded customer satisfaction, boosting revenue by 20%.
  • Implemented engineering strategies that improved operational efficiency by 30%.
  • Built and managed an engineering team of over 10, achieving a 95% retention rate.

Engineering Manager

RAB Design Lighting
Toronto, ON
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Successfully led the engineering activities to develop new products, and provide post-sales support for existing products.
  • Enhanced engineering processes to reduce waste, improving lead times, and productivity.
  • Led the compliance management framework to meet all UL/CSA requirements for products.
  • Implemented a performance management system to foster continuous improvement.

Program Manager

Current Lighting (GE)
Montreal, QC
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Delivered mission-critical program, launching four new products within eight months.
  • Managed global team of over 25 engineers across four countries.
  • Implemented project management processes with functional leads to meet scope and timelines.
  • Oversaw key external stakeholders, including contract manufacturer, suppliers, UL, and DLC.

Engineering Project Manager

Heavy Industries Taxila
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Supervised team of over 15 engineers and technicians, delivering more than 20 engineering projects.
  • Managed procurement projects exceeding $100 million for defense, automotive, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Established assembly line process, quality control measures, LEAN methodologies, and 5S practices within manufacturing plant.
  • Led factory acceptance tests, ensuring compliance through thorough pre-shipment and post-shipment inspections.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics

National University of Sciences And Technology

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • New product development (NPD)
  • Operational efficiency
  • Risk management
  • Program and engineering management
  • Vendor and product management
  • Team development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Robotics and control systems
  • SAP, Syspro
  • Smartsheet, MS Project
  • Regulatory compliance (UL, CSA, ETL)
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

Certification

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) – Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), Canada
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI), USA

Timeline

Director of Engineering

RAB Design Lighting
02.2021 - Current

Engineering Manager

RAB Design Lighting
09.2019 - 02.2021

Program Manager

Current Lighting (GE)
02.2019 - 09.2019

Engineering Project Manager

Heavy Industries Taxila
06.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics

National University of Sciences And Technology

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