Bashar Hallak
Livonia,MI
Summary
Qualified Quality and Industrial Engineer accustomed to developing and monitoring improved inspection strategy to reduce errors and cultivate consistent quality. Dedicated and energetic with proven history of implementing corrective actions to drive quality and improve efficiency. Valid UAE driving license.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
General Motors
Brownstown, USA
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Established GSIP as prevailing standard across all Renewable Energy Sourcing System plants at General Motors.
- Generated annual savings of $1.62 million by initiating OpEx project to reduce traceability losses in scrapped modules.
- Deployed eIRAS for electronic monitoring of immediate response actions at plant facilities.
- Conducted daily inspections and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulations.
- Delivered training and mentorship on quality protocols, focusing on GSIP and eIRAS utilization.
- Implemented built-in quality standards, driving continuous improvement in product and process quality.
- Participated in development and review of product specifications for Modules and Battery Packs.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives addressing warranty issues, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.
Industrial Engineer
IET,Inc.
Brownstown, USA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered General Standardized Inspection Process at Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant.
- Collaborated with departments to install GSIP stations and input necessary data.
- Configured GSIP stations and work teams to monitor production defects.
- Conducted time and motion studies on EV and AV assembly lines to identify bottlenecks.
- Developed standardized work procedures to improve operational efficiency and workflow consistency.
- Utilized statistical analysis tools to pinpoint areas for process enhancement.
- Partnered with floor and team leaders to plan software developments and expansion initiatives.
- Performed root cause analysis to resolve production issues and prevent recurrence.
Education
BSE - Industrial and Operations Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12.2021
Skills
- Visual Studio
- Microsoft Office
- VBA Excel
- SQL
- Minitab
- Simulation
- Lean Six Sigma (DFSS)
- PoliWorks
- Bauer Testing System
- FlexNet
- EIRAS
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Red X
- QIS
- High Verbal and Written skills
- Public Speaker
- Team Leader
- Team Builder
- Customer Service
- Management
- Motion Studies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Auditing
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Management System
- Sales strategy
- Market analysis
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Process optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Data analysis
- Product knowledge
- Time management
- Process improvement
Certification
- Operational Excellence - OpEx Certified, 05/24, General Motors
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 01/24, General Motors
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, 05/22, Online Course - Dr. Marcelo Machado Fernandes
Leadership Experience
- Regular Volunteer, Mosque, MI, 01/17, Present, Assisting in various administrative tasks related to the day-to-day running of the mosque., Assisting to effectively distribute traffic onto alternate routes on event days., Volunteering to assist with students on various fun trips throughout the year.
- KPMG Ideation Challenge, Ann Arbor, MI, 11/19, Operations Expert, Collaborated with a diverse team of engineers to propose and implement a project plan for the KPMG Challenge., Applied skills in Consulting to develop a system that uses AI technology to decrease Chick-fil-A wait time by 50%., Received recognition as a top 5 finalist at the University of Michigan.
Timeline
Quality Engineer
General Motors
12.2022 - 01.2025
Industrial Engineer
IET,Inc.
03.2022 - 12.2022
BSE - Industrial and Operations Engineering
University of Michigan