Rao Mustafa Ikhtiar
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with expertise in warehousing, design, production, and supply chain operations. Skilled in material handling, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement. Holds a professional degree in engineering and AutoCAD certification.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Woolworths Moorebank National Distribution Centre
02.2022 - Current
- Expertise in Pick Methodologies and Material Handling Technologies
- Working on different allocated stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Contributing to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Maintaining overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Project Engineer
Iceberg Industries
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Project Team: Led the team of 25 professionals including junior engineers and supervisors.
- Warehousing and Production Expertise: Demonstrated proven experience in managing warehousing, production, and manufacturing operations, optimizing efficiency and productivity across various environments.
- Supply Chain Knowledge: Applied principles of warehouse and manufacturing facilities design, material handling technologies, and pick methodologies to streamline operations and improve supply chain performance.
- Technical Proficiency: Utilized functional knowledge of AutoCAD for layout designs and facility planning, contributing to improved operational workflows.
Site Engineer
Airtech Engineers
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Team Lead/Labour Management: Led the team of 30+ professional workers, surveyors and trade person on site.
- AutoCAD: Extensively used the AutoCAD for design and construction analysis.
- Work Measurement and compliance: Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines. Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Problem Solving: Leveraged strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis techniques to identify and resolve operational challenges mainly in design and layouts.
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively articulated solutions to stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, project teams fostering support and collaboration without formal authority, enhancing project buy-in and execution.
- Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.
- Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
Project Engineer
KM Technologies
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Team Led and Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams of more than 15 professionals to successfully complete complex manufacturing project.
- Design and Production: Developed detailed mechanical designs for various industrial applications, ensuring reliable performance under diverse conditions.
- Supply Chain Knowledge: Applied principles of warehouse and manufacturing facilities design, material handling technologies, and pick methodologies to streamline operations and improve supply chain performance.
- AutoCAD: Utilized AutoCAD tools for drafting detailed drawings of mechanical components and systems according to precise specifications. Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
- Safety Regulation: Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations throughout all stages of project development.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicated solutions to stakeholders, fostering support and collaboration without formal authority, enhancing project reliability.
Research Assistant
National University of Science and Technology
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Design and Development: Designed machine parts (2D/3D) and tools for Manufacturing industries.
- Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LabView, MATLAB
- Technical Drawings: 2D/3D Mechanical illustration and development of technical drawings.
- Prototypes: Developed prototypes and performed initial testing of conceptual models using CNC Machines, and 3D Printer
- Testing: Assisted in final product development and batch testing (FAT/SAT)
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Pakistan04-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
International Islamic University
Pakistan06-2018
Skills
- Warehousing
- Designing (AutoCAD)
- Production
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Material Handling
- Pick Methodologies
- Work Measurement
- Labour Management
- Slotting
- Safety-in-Design
Certification
- AutoCAD, National Technology Bureau, Pakistan.
- Supply Chain Management from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
- Fundamental of Management from University of California, Irvine, United States
- Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management from University of Virginia, United States
- Initiating And Planning Project from University of California, Irvine, United States
- Risk Assessment and Management from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan.
- Managing Project Risks and Changes from University of California, Irvine, United States
- Introduction to Industry 4.0 Technologies from Pakistan Engineering Council
- Safety in the Utility Industry from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, United States.
- Digital Product Management Modern Fundamentals from University of Virginia, United States
- Advanced Competitive Strategy from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Germany
- Energy Enterprise from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, United States.
- Successful Negotiation Essential Strategies and Skills from University of Michigan, United States
- Digital Transformation from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan
- Energy Enterprise from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, United States.
- Material Science from University of California, United States.
- Engineering Applications of Agile Methodology from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan.
- External and Internal Factors that Impact Procurement Process from Pakistan Engineering Council
- Procurement and Contract Management from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan.
- External and Internal Factors that Impact Procurement Process from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan.
- High-Impact Business Writing from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, United States.
- Construction Safety and Challenges from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan.
- Emergency Training and Exercising from Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan
Affiliations
- Engineers Australia (ID - 9705779)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME (ID – 100776963)
- Pakistan Engineering Council - PEC (ID – Mech/38875)
Timeline
Project Engineer
Iceberg Industries
09.2022 - 10.2023
Team Member
Woolworths Moorebank National Distribution Centre
02.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
KM Technologies
09.2021 - 08.2022
Site Engineer
Airtech Engineers
07.2021 - 09.2022
Research Assistant
National University of Science and Technology
07.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
International Islamic University
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