Adnan — Assembly/weld Engineer

Proficient in all types of welding - Mig, Mag, and Resistance Welding. Decades of experience, as well as knowledge in pretty much all major OEM standards.

Favorite part of my job.

Mag, Mig, Resistance, Projection and Drawn Arc

High-volume production spot welding assembly plant - The role responsibilities: Daily weld/production data crunching, new weld procedures development, continuous improvement activities, documentation development and publishing, product development, PPAP activities, troubleshooting and debugging of new and in-use equipment...etc. - Training of newly hired technicians, as well as entry-level weld acceptance training of newly hired operators, supervision, management, and support staff - Equipment failure analysis, problem resolution, and sustainability planning

Responsible for all plant's weld processes: Mag, Mig, Resistance, Projection, and Drawn Arc. Process development, documentation, design review, buy-off, EC. Weld and Assembly process improvements such as weld fixture improvements, redesigns, material-in-use improvements, optimization...etc. Close interaction with weld technicians and training where necessary. Close interaction with Met Lab (Cut/Etch lab). Interpretation and implementation of specified customer's weld standards, quality check methods, and frequency required. - Product development and improvement.

July/2015 - Current Tower International, Clinton Township, Michigan ASSEMBLY/WELD ENGINEER - Responsible for assembly product weld process, continuous improvement, dimensional quality and product development of all assemblies produced in the plant - Process issues documentation, root cause analysis and resolving - Assembly Engineering Changes - PPAP, customer contacts and workshops - Equipment design reviews, development and buy-offs - Educating, training and coaching of all the colleagues in the department

Dec/2013 - July/2015 Tower International, Clinton Township, Michigan WELD MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - Responsible for production support - Support weld maintenance technicians - Project development and implementation - Leading the trades crews of various sizes

Warren, Michigan ROBOT/WELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (LEAD WELD TECH) Programming and debug of OTC Daihen and Fanuc robots and Robotic Weld Cells Set up and fine tune of automatic (robotic) weld systems. Preventive maintenance of Robotic Welding cells and peripheral equipment Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of defects on robot welding cells (OTC Daihen, Fanuc) Performing activities related to company's continuous improvements such as production improvement and cost savings. Performing activities related to new production jobs such as prototypes and PPAP Training of newly hired maintenance personnel

Shelby Twp., Michigan Performed maintenance of CNC machining centers Troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem solving of various CNC equipment defects Machine overhaul of existing and used purchased equipment such as chip conveyors, CNC Lathes, Mills and Bridgeport's.

Preparing machine for production Regulating machining (offsets) Producing parts and part inspection on gauges and visual inspection Resolving production problems and ensuring operation of equipment Training new employees and supervising their work Responsible for SPC charts and daily high-volume production

Ruckersville, Virginia Manufacturing sheet metal detail for industrial heavy-duty mulchers per blueprints Final assembly which included cutting, grinding, welding and painting of subassemblies and final product Responsible for machine final testing

LANE EQUIPMENT, Ruckersville, Virginia June 2000 - March 2001 MACHINE BUILDER - Manufacturing sheet metal detail for industrial heavy duty mulchers per blue prints - Final assembly which included cutting, grinding, welding and painting of subassemblies and final product - Responsible for machine final testing