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Ahmed Memon

Mechanical Engineer
Melbourne

Summary

Mechanical engineering professional with foundation in optimizing production processes and improving operational efficiency. Demonstrates proficiency in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and quality control. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to evolving work requirements. Skilled in data analysis, workflow optimization, and project management, ensuring reliable and consistent results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Life Ambassador

RMIT University
12.2023 - Current
  • Led inclusive campus tours for over 200 new students, including accessibility-focused routes, enhancing onboarding experiences.
  • Coordinated and supported setup, execution, and pack-down of key university events including Wellbeing Expo and Campus Fest.
  • Supervised 75 Welcome Crew volunteers during Orientation, enabling seamless event execution through structured delegation and coordination.
  • Facilitated community-building activities (e.g. Trivia & Speed Friending) for 600+ students, improving engagement and satisfaction metrics.

Machine Operator

Prima PMI
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Independently operated and calibrated Duplo card-cutting machinery to ensure dimensional precision and feed rate consistency.
  • Conducted routine visual and tolerance inspections of card output, packaging and dispatching up to 250 units daily.
  • Reduced material scrap by optimising cutting layouts and alignment settings, supporting lean production goals.
  • Collaborated with maintenance team to troubleshoot cutter feed and blade issues, decreasing downtime and enhancing operational reliability.

Survey Collector

Metropolis Research
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted over 800 in-person satisfaction surveys with community members, capturing detailed qualitative and quantitative insights.
  • Engaged diverse populations with cultural sensitivity, documenting concerns on infrastructure, safety, and service delivery.
  • Delivered high-quality datasets used in city council planning reports and policy decisions across Melbourne municipalities.
  • Improved community response rates by building rapport and trust during survey engagements.

Mechanical Engineer

Pak Ethanol Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated with EPC contractor Nordtech for the erection of five 12.5 m × 26 m mild steel fermentation tanks, ensuring quality compliance.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance strategies for critical rotating and static equipment across the distillery.
  • Reduced unplanned downtime by 20% and extended equipment lifespan via systematic maintenance scheduling.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring quality issues, implementing process changes that cut production waste by 10%.

Engineering Intern

Toyota
05.2015 - 07.2015
  • Assisted in routine maintenance and performance tracking of compressors, pumps, and cooling towers at Utilities Department.
  • Conducted thermal analysis using ΔT and flow rate calculations to evaluate system cooling efficiency.
  • Recommended transition to dual-chiller system (120-ton) after comparative analysis, improving heat exchange and compressor performance.
  • Supported initiatives to enhance system stability under variable load conditions through data-driven assessments.

Education

Master of Manufacturing Engineering -

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
Pakistan
04.2001 - 12.2023

Skills

Lean principles

Process Improvement

Waste Reduction

Project Management

Production planning

Manufacturing processes

Data collection

Collaborative mindset

Root-cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office, Power Bi, Minitab

Projects

• Conducted a Lifecycle Assessment of Acciona’s 38 MW waste-to-energy plant, developing an Excel-based decision-making tool using environmental, economic, and operational data (Master’s Research Project).


• Collaborated in a team to develop sustainable development solutions for Ballarat North Precinct, including integrating renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydrogen) to achieve net-zero energy goals, proposing biodiversity-enhancing park and wetland areas, and identifying innovative recycled water applications for agriculture, manufacturing (3rd Position)


• Simulated a real manufacturing process using Arena, uncovering delays in rework operations and helping reduce wait times by over 70%, while supporting better staffing decisions through analysis of equipment usage reaching up to 98%. (Undergraduate Capstone Project)


• Performed Metallographic Analysis of Duplex stainless steel (Grade 2205) and participated in competition organized by GIK Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Pakistan.

Timeline

Machine Operator

Prima PMI
11.2024 - 02.2025

Survey Collector

Metropolis Research
02.2024 - 12.2024

Student Life Ambassador

RMIT University
12.2023 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Pak Ethanol Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 06.2020

Engineering Intern

Toyota
05.2015 - 07.2015

Master of Manufacturing Engineering -

RMIT University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 - 12.2023
Ahmed MemonMechanical Engineer