DANIAL MAJEED
Skokie,IL
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience leading design, development and testing of mechanical seals, filters and valves. Considered valuable asset while contributing excellence in cross-functional project leadership to deliver products and solutions on-time. Strong communicator with ability to translate design requirements into actionable plans and contribute to a dynamic environment offering professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Wm. W. Nugent & Co.
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Managed overseas design and manufacturing according to our standards.
- Applied widely-accepted engineering principals to proposed designs, creating reliable and repeatable final product designs.
- Reviewed and approved product designs, verifying compatibility with project principles and goals.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Managed new design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
Design Engineer
Wm. W. Nugent & Co
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Created Solidworks CAD models and drawings for filter elements and filter housing designs to convey manufacturing and production configurations
- Developed test plan and conducted o-ring swell testing using various grades of material and temperature
- Designed new calculation program for filter housings to meet ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Standards per Section VIII
- Evaluated filter element product line and reduced overlapping products which decreased overhead and cost
- Verified engineering documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements
- Reviewed and modeled new filter element based on client requirements and currently finalizing testing procedure.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
Senior Design Engineer
Rexnord Aerospace
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Designed mechanical seal packages for aerospace applications in accordance with ASTM/ASME guidelines which included drawings, compliance matrix and testing procedures
- Conducted cross-functional product meeting with manufacturing, planning, quality, sales & marketing to ensure on time delivery was met for the customer, part sourcing, lead times and production schedules
- Managed multiple projects using Salesforce to ensure customer needs were met
- Identified an opportunity to change our design to decrease lead time for one of our products as part of my continuous improvement project
- Assisted production in non-conforming products in developing a solution to meet demand
- Simulated mechanical seals in ANSYS for analyzing strength, toughness, and temperature distribution of components.
Mechanical Engineer III
John Crane Inc
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Designed gas seals for OEM compressors to meet stringent guidelines based on cavity openings, fluid properties, extreme temperature, pressures and speeds
- Simulated gas seal parts in ANSYS to determine distortions for high speeds and pressures
- Developed a full seal failure analysis report for the customer
- Used C'Steady for FEA analysis to analyze the performance of the seals by determining face gap and leakages
- Evaluated potential orders to determine if they fall within our product scope
- Communicated with sales team and customers regarding inquires.
Mechanical Associate II
Sargent & Lundy
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Sized horizontal pumps based on head and flow requirements and selected acceptable pump materials based on fluid properties
- Used AFT Fathom to determine friction losses, pressure drops and pipe velocities within particular systems
- Determined tank/silo sizes and materials for storage and usage with an agitator
- Created equipment specifications for work to be completed by the contractor
- Conducted bid and cost evaluations for selecting contractors based on project requirements.
Mechanical Engineer II
John Crane Inc
02.2009 - 11.2011
- Designed mechanical seals using Solid Edge for vertical and horizontal centrifugal pumps based on the type of application, seal balance calculation, material selection, stuffing box dimensions and calculated the flush flow rates all in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Standard 682
- Visited customer sites to assess seal failure problems and provide on-site reliability solutions to stabilize the suction/discharge pump pressures, shaft misalignment and axial movement
- Conducted seal failure analysis by calculating leakage rates, wear rates, heat generation at the faces, ran test rigs and dimensionally inspected the parts, using all the data collected to generate a full seal failure report for the customer
- Used C'Steady for FEA analysis to analyze the performance of the seals during steady-state and transient conditions to examine face pressure, seal distortion and temperature distribution
- Actively participated in the Horizons Leadership program where select employees are identified as potential leaders to develop their leadership, troubleshooting and project management skills
- Represented US Engineering for all Indufil filter products for sizing filters, valves & determining pressure & temperature capabilities for pumps, turbines and compressors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Illinois
Chicago, IL12.2008
Skills
- Project Management Skills
- SolidWorks & SolidEdge
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Troubleshooting
- Corrective Actions
- Design Reviews
- New Product Introductions
- Timely Project Completion
- Effective Multitasking
- Persuasive Communication Style
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Wm. W. Nugent & Co.
04.2023 - Current
Design Engineer
Wm. W. Nugent & Co
08.2020 - 04.2023
Senior Design Engineer
Rexnord Aerospace
08.2018 - 04.2020
Mechanical Engineer III
John Crane Inc
08.2014 - 07.2018
Mechanical Associate II
Sargent & Lundy
12.2011 - 07.2014
Mechanical Engineer II
John Crane Inc
02.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Illinois