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Muhammad Rafi Khan

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 5 years of experience managing complex and diverse engineering projects. Skilled in manufacturing, design, and software tools, with a proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and solve technical challenges. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production and Planning Coordinator

Volgren Australia
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and updated MRP system to effectively plan, release, and close work orders across multi-site manufacturing operations.
  • Planned and forecasted fabrication workloads to align with available capacity, minimizing downtime and improving production flow.
  • Coordinated assignment of serial numbers and managed job tracking to support timely delivery of bus builds.
  • Assisted in pre-production processes, including BOM maintenance, PCRs, and coordinating between design and fabrication teams.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition of work orders from planning to execution.
  • Monitored and improved in-source/out-source scheduling to maximize efficiency and meet critical deadlines.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing accuracy and efficiency in planning systems.
  • Generated reports for job status updates, material usage, and closure tracking to support data-driven decisions.
  • Ensured accuracy in planning data and maintained clear documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
  • Supported multiple Volgren sites including VIC, QLD, and WA in BOM maintenance and fabrication coordination.

Junior Product Engineer

Volgren Australia
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Designed and drafted bus components using SolidWorks
  • Managed technical drawings via PDM and generated BOM using Epicor
  • Enhanced design quality and reduced costs by addressing production feedback
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to streamline manufacturing processes
  • Ensured compliance with ADR, state regulations, and business improvement initiatives

CAM/CAD Programmer

Volgren Australia
08.2022 - 01.2023

• Evaluating and understanding the schematic engineering drawings and designs made on different CAD software’s.
• Responsible for G-Codes Programming and Simulations of the CAD designs.
• Responsible for manufacturing the different parts of Hybrid and Electrical Buses on the CNC Machine.
• Working with the Planning Department to meet the deadlines of the production.
• Responsible for the fabrication of new Jigs/Fixtures by the Engineering Department.
• Operating different Machines like drilling, band saw and folding machine etc.
• Responsible for maintenance, Start-up, Shut down and troubleshooting.
• Following SOPs and Volgren Code of Conduct to maximise the productivity.

Sales & Operations Manager

Zonergy Solar Development Pakistan Ltd.
01.2021 - 04.2022

Worked with the top Chinese Management for the Sales and Marketing of different Solar Components, Hybrid and On-grid Solar Systems
• Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
• Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
• Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
• Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
• Formalized sales process to enhance operations and promote acquisition of new customers.
• Created and finalized quotes to complete deals with vendors and customers and closed big deals.
• Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base.
• Analyzed competitors' successes and failures, evaluating impact on market.
• Performing the presale surveys of different residential and industrial sites and designing them on system using sketch up software.

Production Planning Engineer

MEC Group of Companies
05.2019 - 07.2020

• Coordinated daily production planning and resource allocation for manufacturing and repair operations serving major clients such as Weatherford, Schlumberger, and MOL.
• Developed and monitored project timelines to ensure on-time delivery of fabrication and servicing tasks.
• Maintained production logs, assigned duties to staff, and managed workflow schedules to optimize labor and equipment usage.
• Prepared technical queries and collaborated with engineering teams to resolve production issues and clarify client requirements.
• Created detailed inspection and damage assessment reports for incoming oil rig components to plan appropriate repair actions.
• Supported workshop fabrication planning by assisting technicians with part modifications and verifying mechanical design feasibility.
• Conducted quality inspections on repaired and newly manufactured oilfield equipment, ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Planned and executed delivery of technical outputs in line with customer specifications and project deadlines.
• Improved outgoing product quality by enhancing coordination between planning, quality control, and fabrication teams.
• Utilized SolidWorks and AutoCAD for reviewing and planning mechanical component designs.

Graduate Engineer

MEC Engineering Company
09.2018 - 05.2019

• Assisted in planning and inspection tasks for repair and fabrication of oilfield equipment.
• Supported the creation of technical documentation, job cards, and inspection reports.
• Gained hands-on experience with SolidWorks and workshop operations.
• Shadowed technicians during mechanical modifications and quality control processes.

Education

Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering

Air University

Diploma - Project Management

Albright Institute of Business and Language

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • CNC Programming
  • Machine Shop Practices
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Photovoltaics
  • 3D CAD/CAM Software
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Enroute
  • Compliance Standards
  • API
  • ISO
  • ASME
  • ASTM
  • ADR
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • KPI Optimization
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Certification

  • Engineers Australia, 2022 - Present
  • PEC Recognized Engineer, 2018 - Present
  • Supervisory Certificate Holder
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2017 - 2018
  • Director PR Student Chapter

Selected Projects

  • Part of the team that developed Australia's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses and contributed to E-Bus projects, advancing sustainable transportation solutions.
  • Designed bus components at Volgren Australia, improving production efficiency.
  • Managed surveys and operations for diverse solar projects in Pakistan.
  • Developed a biodiesel extraction unit using waste edible oil (Final Year Project).
  • Created a mechanical hand prototype for university research.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Pashto
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working

Timeline

Production and Planning Coordinator

Volgren Australia
01.2023 - Current

Junior Product Engineer

Volgren Australia
01.2023 - 06.2023

CAM/CAD Programmer

Volgren Australia
08.2022 - 01.2023

Sales & Operations Manager

Zonergy Solar Development Pakistan Ltd.
01.2021 - 04.2022

Production Planning Engineer

MEC Group of Companies
05.2019 - 07.2020

Graduate Engineer

MEC Engineering Company
09.2018 - 05.2019

Diploma - Project Management

Albright Institute of Business and Language

Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering

Air University
Muhammad Rafi Khan