Jacob Zachariah, PMP

• Managed multi-million programmes/ projects for clients from MNCs (McKinsey, Rolls-Royce) and SMEs (Singtel, SAESL, Abrasive Engineering)
• Focused on initiatives pertaining to sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, Industry 4.0, digitalization, operational process improvement, and the implementation of R&D solutions/ products in industries including Aviation, Manufacturing, Tele-communication, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Operations
• Handled Workstream Programme worth S$8million under Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab Programme/SMJL 2 and 6 projects worth S$4.4million under SMJL 1 (SMJL: Prestigious Joint Lab Programme in A*Star)
• Managed concurrent execution of various projects, overseeing up to seven projects simultaneously, catering to diverse clientele across various sectors, and consistently delivered favorable project outcomes
• Assumed responsibility for projects from their inception, overseeing the formulation of project charters, through to their execution and eventual closure, ensuring comprehensive oversight throughout project lifecycle
• Orchestrated visits for representatives from diverse industry entities (MNC's, SME's, EDB, CAAS, FAA, NTU) and represented the company at Singapore Airshow 2024 as part of Business Strategy
• Represented the company, introduced, and demonstrated the capabilities of programmes/projects, effectively showcasing their impact on the market
• Engaged in ongoing management of internal and external stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration
• Delivered presentations to senior management and stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and impediments, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
• Created and issued Service Agreement documentation with institutes and global companies, in collaboration with Legal, Procurement and Business departments.

• Led and directed cross-functional teams in the successful execution of equipment manufacturing projects, adhering to predetermined timelines and budgetary constraints
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration amongst stakeholders, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure coherence and attainment of project objectives
• Identified potential project risks and implemented proactive measures to mitigate them, thereby preemptively addressing issues and safeguarding project schedules and deliverables
• Maintained oversight of project advancement, monitored critical performance metrics, and furnished routine progress reports to pertinent stakeholders
• Received commendation from clients and senior management for the expeditious completion of a rework project, underscoring efficiency, and proficiency.

Project: Setup of Test Chamber facility

• People Management: Coordinated a group of 15 cross discipline team members from internal and external organizations to execute project to achieve the deliverables in line with the project requirements
• Project Scope Management: Lead and manage the Engineering drawing/support, Process procedures, Procurements, Assembly phase of the project work
• Cost, Resource and Schedule Management: Performed external and internal resource selection based on project need and performed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), Critical Path, Cost Estimation/ Negotiation during the project process
• Scope and Quality Management: Created process/procedures based on Risk Analysis conducted and performed Product validation in accordance with the process procedure
• Project Closure: Product requirements were met and performed the Project Closure within the stipulated period

Project: Continuous Improvement Project (Qualify the product based on ISO/API guidelines)

• Project Integration Management: Met/discussed with Project Sponsors on project deliverables and project constraints on Time/Cost
• Planned to use Test Chamber facility to perform the Product Test
• Strategic and Business Management: Facilitated and headed meetings with various departments including Engineering, QC, Manufacturing to avoid any non-conformance on the project output and thus helps the organization to stay ahead of direct competitors
• Project Scope and Resource Management: Conducted Design reviews and provided progress report to sponsors during the project phase
• Managed a team of 17 individuals who were involved during various project phases and lead them to deliver results for the successful completion of the project
• Quality Management: Make use of Organizational Process Assets and performed Quality Assurance by conducting Audit within the organization to eliminate pitfalls/gaps
• Implemented variation in the testing methods and test sampling based on the observation during Quality Assurance process
• Checklists were created and followed as part of the mitigation plan
• Project Leadership: Project deliverables were met and delivered within scheduled period, and lessons learned were captured in the archives

Project: New Product Development – SELECTURE Product for global market

• Project Integration and Scope Management: Project deliverable and scope definition were performed based on the project meeting conducted with sponsors located in Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, and USA
• Schedule, Cost, Resource Management: Total of 26 cross functional department personals were part of this high priority project
• Communication Management: Setup and facilitated meetings including various stakeholders including Customers, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Operations team members
• Trial Functionality Test: Sample tests were planned and performed during the Project Executing phase to check on the functionality of the product
• Based on the findings, product design variations were made and documented during the execution phase
• Documentation Process: Documented the assembly procedure and distributed it to customers for usage in field operation
• Project Closure: Successfully delivered and implemented products within established schedules, launching them into the global market
• Garnered positive feedback from customers, leading to additional orders and affirming the efficacy of the project execution

Project: Endure with Flow Control Device

• Project Integration & Scope Management: Gathered information's from sponsors on project deliverables, success criteria, constraints, business needs to come up with project scope documents for personals to work on the project
• Schedule and Quality Management: Performed schedule baseline based on the estimated timing to achieve the project requirements
• Conducted quality assurance process and procedure check to avoid any quality related issues
• Resource Management: Project included resources from various departments including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and an estimated number of 18 personnel were included in the project
• Executing Phase: Performed design and prototype test to check on the design and functionality capability
• Monitoring & Controlling Phase: Manufactured and assembled product based on the project need and with meeting quality requirements.

Project Engineer / R&D Engineer, Singapore: 2014-2018

Project: Petroguard DS Screen with Flow Control Device

• Performed project management role as well as the development engineer role on a successfully completed a System Development Life Cycle project to design and development project for a new completion product
• Presented the project details and its results to the higher-level managements after a successful completion of the project
• Guided and managed a pool of professionals like test/assembly teams, drafting and data tech team who were part of the project at various lifecycle stages
• Performed Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to ensure product performance efficiency and reliability check
• Developed manufacturing and test procedures which were implemented in production and testing stage

Project: Flow control device with Sliding Door

• Combined 2 separate products and made necessary development to comply with the current industry standards as well as the requirements on the design

Project: New Product Development- Flow control device without Washpipe (4 Patents)

• Developed two new concepts for Flow Control with Washpipe free
• Pioneer to introduce Screen product related tests in Singapore facility and performed relevant feasibility studies
• Collaboration Project with Local University: Worked on Additive Manufacturing project in collaboration with the local university (NTU)

• Value Added/ Value Engineering (VAVE): Conducted a VAVE event by which an astonishing product cost reduction of 35% was achieved which resulted in successful tender participation
• Global Team: Member of a Global team in documenting standards and procedures for various product designs and processes

Mechanical Design Engineer (Reviewer), Singapore: 2014

• Design Checking Role: Review and provide feedback on the designs, calculations and its bill of materials which were submitted by various engineers

Mechanical Design Engineer, Carrollton-Texas (USA): 2013 – 2014

• Worked along with other development engineers to design and validate a new completion product

Customization Design Engineer, Singapore: 2011-2013

• Executed my capability in multi-tasking by working on different product lines in completion tools product lines like Packers, Flow Controls, Safety Valves and SandControl tools.

• Worked on a project to develop precise seal breaking equipment for local medical lab
• Designed, developed, and validated the prototype equipment prior to the submission.

• Implemented Pressure Test Jigs and Soldering Jigs for the production line, to perform the quality verification of a communication device
• Managed Product Reliability Test and presented it to the customers
• Involved in the design stage of PCB shields for an upcoming product.

• Involved in High Volume (HV) Operation process to meet high quality product demand for European market
• Performed manufacturing line improvement and once-a-month preventive maintenance tasks
• Performed internal auditing and quality checks to improve the manufacturing process and sampling checks.