Syed Imran Ahmed Bukhari
Summary
Design Manager with five years of experience in design management. Applies strategic management skills to plan and organize workflow and direct, coach and discipline the design team. Advanced proficiency in PCB Design Allegro Software. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact company success positively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Manager
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
06.2018 - Current
- Produced designs that met statutory and regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using Excel.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.
- Set yearly plans and goals for department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback
- Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Evaluate and recommend continuous improvement plans for daily processes and procedures to enhance work efficiency
- Controlled resources and assets for departmental activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maintain a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
- Technical Manager with team and customer
- Project management: managing schedules and tracking
- Keep up-to-date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
- Identify and develop Design Team leadership.
- Build high-performance team
- Increase collaboration, resolve conflict, and build trust.
- Set smart goals, create incremental success or small wins.
- Improve the team's KPIs on Quality and on-time delivery.
- Increase the competency level of the team through skill identification and development plans.
Lead Design Engineer/QC
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
- Worked with fabricators to test prototypes and develop production processes.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
Quality Control Engineer
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Designing and verifying a High-Speed Design Board using Concept HDL, Cadence Allegro v16.6, and CAD software
- Provide technical assistance to the Design department as well as clients.
- Identification and implementation the entire customer requirement comprehensively in the design
- Designed and performed product checks to verify quality control parameters were maintained across multiple production runs.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Communicate throughout the project with the customer and the team when necessary.
- Gerber generation and its verification
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Assist fabrication and assembly houses with their concerns during fabrication and assembly
- Complete documentation of the design, including the detailed netlists report, net length report, bill of materials, etc in MS Excel
- Understand the root cause of the error, propose an electronic solution, and modify the design checklist accordingly.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance programs to guarantee that the organization's products meet quality standards.
- Comprehensive checking and verification of the design electronically to make sure there is no error and the design meets all the requirements
- Developed action plans for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
Design Engineer
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Used Cadence Allegro to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
- Designed PC Boards with high-speed mixed signals, including Burn-in boards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Developed product designs with consideration for potential corrosion and wear.
- Conducted engineering studies on the design for products, associated components, subsystems, and structures.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Education
Master of Science - Electronics
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan12.1999
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Plan Projects
- Operational Efficiency
- Team Goals
- Project Leadership
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Team Meetings
- Creative Solutions
- Technical Design Management
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Best Practices and Standards
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 30 in the development of a trained design department for two years.
- Supervised a team of 30+8 staff members at two different sites.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives to drive productivity and on-time delivery.
- Promoted to Design Manager after nine years with the company.
Certification
- Leadership and People Management Training - Singapore Skill Development Program
- 8D and problem analysis, KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd - Workshop.
Timeline
Design Manager
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
06.2018 - Current
Lead Design Engineer/QC
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 05.2018
Quality Control Engineer
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2014
Design Engineer
KES Systems & Service (1993) Pte Ltd
07.2009 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Electronics
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Karachi
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