Hi! I'm
Saad Khan
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | Manufacturing Efficiency & Lean Practices | Design & Analysis | Rapid Prototyping | 3D Modeling
A Skilled & Data Driven Industrial, Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineer with 4 years of experience in design, process & manufacturing engineering across steel and tire manufacturing industries.
🎓University of British Columbia | M.Eng Mechanical Engineering
Theo Jansen Mechanism
Motion Mechanism
Lego Helicopter
3D Modelling
3D Printer
3D Modelling
Dental Cavity & Drill Bit
3D Modelling
About
Saad Khan
Mechanical Engineer (EIT Candidate)
I am a skilled and data-driven Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience in design, process, and manufacturing engineering within the steel and tire manufacturing industries.
My passion for engineering drives me to constantly innovate and optimize processes to achieve excellence.
With a robust background in predictive maintenance programs, manufacturing processes, and procedure design, I have successfully led projects that significantly enhance efficiency and reduce costs. My expertise spans across 2D and 3D modeling, virtual design, FEA simulations, rapid prototyping, and CAD/CAM technologies. I am adept at implementing lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational efficiency.
Skills
Manufacturing & Process Engineering
Predictive Maintenance Programs
Manufacturing & Re-Work Plans & Instructions
Manufacturing Plans, Specifications & Tooling Requirements
Standardized Work Procedures & Trainings (SOP)
Material Flow Optimization
Jigs & Fixtures Design
Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs)
Engineering Change Request & Order (ECR/ECO)
JIT, SMED & Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
Mean Time Between Failure & To Repair (MTBF/MTTR)
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM, DFA)
Design & Simulation
2D & 3D Modeling, Virtual Design, FEA & Simulations
Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD, CAM), BOM
Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing (SLS, SLA, FDM)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, DraftSight, Epicor
AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, Revit
MS Office Suite with Advanced Excel, VBA
Value Stream Mapping & Process Flow Diagrams
Vendor Relationship Management
RFQ & Purchase Orders Issuance (PO)
Quality, Lean, and Soft Skills
Process KPIs & KAIs Optimization
Time & Ergonomics Studies
Root Cause Analysis & 5 Why’s (RCA)
Corrective & Preventive Action Plan (CAPA)
Lean-Six Sigma & Kaizen Methodologies
Cost & Waste Reduction, Process Variability Elimination
Kanban, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Statistical Process Control
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Health, Safety & Environment Compliance (HSE)
Project Management & Process Improvement
Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
Presentations & Communications Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
My Experience
Industrial Designer (Co-op) @ Kadant Carmanah Design, BC, Canada
Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
- Validation & Approval of Engineering Drawings into Epicor & SolidWorks PDM: Spearheaded validation & approval process for new engineering drawing revisions within Epicor software suite and achieved 15% reduction of errors in processed drawings.
- Layout Redesign & Material Flow Optimization using DraftSight: Delivered 100-man hours reduction annually by redesigning they layout of the ring assembly area using DraftSight, optimizing spatial arrangement for diverse ring sizes.
- Design of Pipe Protector Frames using SolidWorks: Presented and crafted pipe protector frames using SolidWorks, fortifying defenses against forklift damage, heightening workplace safety standards, and cutting equipment costs.
- Clamp System Re-Design in SolidWorks to Reduce Over Processing Waste: Reduced post-assembly fabrication time by 40% for Smart Ring and housings by engineering a new clamp system compatible for 8 assemblies and both imperial & metric drawings.
- Standard Operating Procedure for Job Review in Epicor: Formulated detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Job Review Process and Epicor Revisions, enhancing operational efficiency and communication flow within the design team.
Industrial Design & Production Engineer @ GR KHOKHAR & SONS
Sep 2021 – Aug 2022
- 2D & 3D Modeling, Virtual Design & Simulations: Led the conceptualization, design, and production phases for 10+ of high- quality steel products, culminating enhancement in product durability and robustness.
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Methodologies: Put into effect lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies, driving operational efficiency, reducing production time by 20%, and minimizing wastage.
- Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD, CAM) and Bill of Materials (BOM): Led Computer aided design & manufacturing and prepared detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) for various steel products and models.
- PO Issuance & Vendor Performance Management: Ensured timely issuance of purchase orders and followed up with 30+ vendors on timely deliveries and quality assurance of vendor supplies.
GR Khokar & Sons is a leading manufacturer of steel shelves, racking, ladders, lockers, and furniture in Pakistan.
Industrial Engineer @ General Tire & Rubber Company
Nov 2020 – Aug 2021
- Extrusion & Manufacturing Operations: For 4 extrusion and 2 tire building lines with a capacity of 6,000+ tires per day, led manufacturing operations planning & manpower scheduling, execution, and process control.
- 5S & Material Flow Optimization: Conducted 5S activity on 4 extrusion lines to enhance material flow, reduce waiting & movement time and improve productivity and workplace safety.
- Process KPIs Monitoring & Root Cause Analysis: Monitored & reported process KPIs including HSE, production, quality & cost and conducted root cause analysis to identify & address issues.
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Reduced downtime by 5% through coordination with maintenance department on TPM activities and ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules.
- RFID & Acoustic Wave Inspections: Initiated inspection methods like RFID & Acoustic wave inspection for 2 triple-feed extrusion machines to identify defects.
- AutoCAD Designing & Simulations: Employed AutoCAD to create detailed 20+ extrusion process diagrams, aiding in quicker fault identification and resolution.
- Project Management: Enacted MS Project to track, manage, and report production timelines and milestones for 17 different treads and sidewalls.
General Tire & Rubber Company of Pakistan is the largest manufacturer of automotive tires in Pakistan with a capacity of 2.4 million tires per year.
Research/Experimental Engineer @ CAD/CAM/CAED Lab, NED University
Nov 2018 – Oct 2020
- 3D Printing, FDM, SLS & SLA for Prototyping: For 40+ prototypes, developed graphene infused composites for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing, enhancing material properties and advancing additive manufacturing.
- SolidWorks & Autodesk Integrated Design & Simulation: Implemented integration of SolidWorks and Autodesk Fusion 360 for the design and simulation of recycled aluminum parts and analyzed material property that facilitated 15-part designs.
- MATLAB, CAD & Finite FEA Modeling Trainings: Influenced managing a high-performance lab with 26 workstations, facilitating hands-on student engagement in engineering applications using MATLAB, CAD, and FEA modelling.
- CNC Lathe & Milling Machines Trainings: Aided with operations of CNC machining facilities, including CNC Lathe and CNC Milling machines, providing students with practical experience in manufacturing processes, from programming to actual machining.
My Education
University of British Columbia, BC, Canada
Master of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
NED University of Engineering, Pakistan
Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
