HUSAIN MURTAZA
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience exceeding 6 years in engineering and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in leading teams and executing projects that optimize operations and enhance productivity. Strong capabilities in stakeholder management and process enhancement, leveraging data for informed decision-making. Dedicated to facilitating large-scale business transformation and innovation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Engineer | Project Lead
Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd – A Nufarm Company
02.2023 - Current
- Directed design and prototyping initiatives with SolidWorks, managing full project lifecycle.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-value agricultural equipment solutions.
- Streamlined design-to-manufacture processes, enhancing efficiency and minimizing rework.
- Served as PDM Administrator, improving document control and fostering stakeholder collaboration.
- Provided technical solutions to support internal departments like procurement and customer service.
- Facilitated collaboration across departments, mirroring consultancy client advisory models.
Site Engineer / Design Engineer
Agri-Bits Pty Ltd
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Directed operations for subcontracted manufacturing projects valued over $1M.
- Developed cost-control measures and resource planning frameworks to enhance efficiency.
- Partnered with key client Croplands to achieve production targets and maintain compliance.
- Led multidisciplinary management of budgets, procurement, HR, and QA functions.
- Recognized process inefficiencies and delivered actionable solutions with quantifiable results.
Mechanical Design Engineer / Drafter
Agribits Pty
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with Chief Engineer on strategic design projects, achieving stakeholder consensus.
- Fostered communication between engineering, purchasing, and production for project success.
- Executed safety audits to enforce OHS standards and minimize risks.
Manufacturing Engineer – Supervisor
Routley and Wigzel Engineering Pty Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Streamlined production processes using lean manufacturing principles and automation techniques.
- Developed production plans and cost estimations to optimize ROI.
- Enhanced preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment downtime by 20%.
- Acted as liaison between internal teams and vendors to ensure KPI alignment.
Education
Diploma of Project Management
TAFE SA
SABachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical & Advanced Manufacturing
University of South Australia
09.2019
Diploma of Engineering - undefined
South Australia Institute of IT
07.2015
Welding & Machining Certification - undefined
TAFE SA – Regency Park
Skills
- Client interaction and stakeholder coordination
- Project execution and financial planning
- Operational process enhancement
- Technical software skills: SolidWorks, FEA, Microsoft 365 Suite, PLM
- Analytical skills in cost analysis and documentation
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Advanced Program in Product Development and Management - Udemy | 2025-04
- Sensors- Everything you need to know – Udemy | 2025-03
- Industrial Robotics - Udemy | 2024-05
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Gujarati
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Engineers Without Borders - Member - 2022-11 – Present
- Part of a team of volunteers who solve problems on a global scale for a humanitarian cause.
- Student Mentor - University of South Australia - 2017-11 – 2018-11
- Led orientation events and mentoring sessions for over 300 students; recognized for outstanding leadership.
- Engineers Australia - Member - 2014 – Present
Timeline
Design Engineer | Project Lead
Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd – A Nufarm Company
02.2023 - Current
Site Engineer / Design Engineer
Agri-Bits Pty Ltd
03.2022 - 02.2023
Mechanical Design Engineer / Drafter
Agribits Pty
01.2021 - 03.2022
Manufacturing Engineer – Supervisor
Routley and Wigzel Engineering Pty Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical & Advanced Manufacturing
University of South Australia
Diploma of Engineering - undefined
South Australia Institute of IT
Welding & Machining Certification - undefined
TAFE SA – Regency Park
Diploma of Project Management
TAFE SA