Hi, I’m
Mohammad Ali Imran
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Jhansi,Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in NPD, R&D, Project Management, and Manufacturing Engineering. Currently holding the position of Manager-Manufacturing Engineering, I bring 14 years of expertise in Heavy/Light Suspension Leaf spring development, including Parabolic, Conventional, and Airlink Leaf Spring. My experience includes New Product Development, Strategic Planning, Resource Optimization, Testing and Costing, and maintaining systems compliant with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO-14001:2015 standards. Proficient in software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, PTC CREO, Ansys, and Autocad.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
MOFLEX SUSPENSIONS LLP
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- A dedicated professional with 14 years of significant experience in NPD,R&D,Project Management & Manufacturing Engineering
- Oversaw 07 nos.-strong team of engineering personnel.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Oversaw development and implementation of Load & Fatigue testing system.
- · Highly skilled in full product lifecycle activities including concept maturation, design management, engineering change management, issues control & resolution, cost management, vendor management, manufacturing and various other cross-functional activities
- Managed cross-functional teams, streamlining communication between departments for more efficient project execution.
- Coordinated scheduling of personnel and resources, optimizing utilization while meeting tight deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure product consistency and adherence to industry standards.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing Lean principles.
- Conducted feasibility studies for new product introductions or process changes, assessing risks and benefits before implementation decisions were made.
- Oversaw successful implementation of multiple projects simultaneously adhering strictly to budgetary constraints while maintaining high-quality deliverables that met customer expectations.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional growth within the department.
- Championed innovation within the team by encouraging creative problem-solving approaches that led to breakthrough solutions in complex challenges faced in manufacturing operations.
- Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
Soni Auto And Allied Industries LTD.
Mechanical Design Manager
03.2016 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Designing Leaf Springs: Execution of leaf spring design based on customer inputs, preparation of design input & output reports, and ensuring design adequacy when customer-provided drawings are available
- Cost Supervision: Oversight of target costing for tooling, components, raw materials, and any new machinery required
- Proficiency in preparing product drawings in 2D-Autocad
- Test Monitoring: Validation of test conditions and methods, timely drafting of charts and timelines
- Tooling Design: Design and validation of tooling for new products as per requirements
- Testing Method Establishment: Development of testing methods for Z-spring and Airlinks for vertical and torsional loads
- Introduction of layout inspection techniques for Z-spring
- Fatigue and Load Testing: Leadership in fatigue and load testing, and creation of feasibility reports for products
- Technical Evaluation: Assessment of technical specifications and preparation of detailed studies of customer parameters
- Leadership in prototype development activities
- Project Collaboration: Collaboration in the preparation of project plans/schedules, engineering & technical specifications for Automotive Leaf Spring, and finalization of process parameters
- Customer Communication: Regular interaction with customers to understand their technical requirements and coordination with internal departments to find possible solutions.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Akar Tools LTD.
Mechanical Design Assistant manager
03.2015 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Machine Specification Finalization: Finalization of specifications for new machines along with obtaining quotations from three vendors
- FEA Analysis: Execution of FEA analysis of suspension -Leaf Spring on Ansys & SolidWorks
- Adherence to QMS system as per IATF 16949:2016, conducting audits periodically while maintaining EMS as per ISO 14001:2015
- Testing & Inspection: Execution of testing & layout inspection and evaluation of developed components/products
- Record Maintenance: Upgradation of Master List & Issue Records and monitoring of packing requirements & standards
- Quality Communication: Regular communication with customers regarding quality issues and other requirements like submission of layout inspection report
- 5S System Implementation: Active role in the implementation of the 5S system by leading the process zone
- Product Improvement Management: Management of product improvement activities along with finalizing specifications, prototype development, and testing.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Jamna Auto Industries Ltd.
Senior Engineer New product Development
07.2010 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Parabolic& conventional Leaf Spring Designing
- Calculating Parabolic Profile & Stress Levels
- Calculating Section required and no
- Of leafs in Design Input & Output Sheet
- Preparation of Product Drawing in 2D-Autocad
- Reviewing & modifying drawing as per Customer Requirement
- Review of Technical Specifications & detailed study of Customer Parameters
- Making Feasibility report of the product
- Prototype Development Activities
- Developing Tools, Gauges&Inspection Fixtures for new models
- Creating BOM on SAP
- Preparing APQP&PPAP documents
- Preparing Timeline chart & update accordingly
- Development of solid model with the help of 2D layout
- Co-ordination in preparation and finalization project plans/schedules, engineering and technical specifications for Automotive Leaf Spring
- Coordinating with customers, understanding their technical requirements and co-ordination with internal depths
- Involve in Product Improvement activites
- Finalizing specifications, prototype development and testing
- Facilitating new product development initiatives with key focus on Quality, Control & Delivery); Technical Documentation such as APQP,RTS,PVR.
Education
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
07.2010
University Overview
Website: https://www.rgpv.ac.in/
Skills
- Engineering Change Management
- Decision-making skills
- Training and mentoring
- Tooling design
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Quality controls
- Expertise in Autocad , Solidworks, Ansys ,Creo
- Root Cause Analysis
- Industrial Automation
- Capacity Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
- ISO Standards
Accomplishments
· Developed Company’s First Parabolic Leaf spring for the OEM & Passed in all testing .
· Developed Company’s first Air link Spring and provide VAVE solution to Customer.
· Provide root cause analysis for material received from warranty Failure & reduced warranty PPM.
· Successfully cleared the company’s first Manufacturing Site assessment Audit from OEM .
· Implemented IATF 16949:2016 & ISO 14001:2015 Audit for both plants.
· Provide Failure Solution to VOLVO India for Parabolic spring
· Reduce rework of assembly by 70% .
Languages
Hindi
English
Digitalskills
- Information and data literacy, ADVANCED
- Communication and collaboration, ADVANCED
- Digital content creation, ADVANCED
- Safety, INTERMEDIATE
- Problem solving, ADVANCED
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/21/88
- Nationality: Indian
Certification
ISO 14001:2015
Software
Autocad
MS OFFICE
SOLIDWORKS
ANSYS
CREO
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
MOFLEX SUSPENSIONS LLP
11.2020 - Current
Mechanical Design Manager
Soni Auto And Allied Industries LTD.
03.2016 - 10.2020
Mechanical Design Assistant manager
Akar Tools LTD.
03.2015 - 02.2016
Senior Engineer New product Development
Jamna Auto Industries Ltd.
07.2010 - 02.2015
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
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