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Firoz Ahmed

Grapevine,TX

Summary

I am passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and creating solutions that make a positive impact on the world. Detail-oriented Principal Engineer experienced in inspections, compliance and team leadership. Strategic planner prepared to leverage [Number]-year record in [Industry] in new role with room for growth and advancement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineer

SunKing
03.2020 - Current
  • Developed low-cost flow sensing sensor for gas Regulators to achieve product-market fit by reducing the cost by 50% for Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Developing advanced algorithms and machine learning models to fine-tune the performance of the sensor system
  • Managed teams responsible for pilots in in Africa and oversea contract manufacturing in India
  • Reduced Sub-Assembly cost by 60% by designing an in-house position sensor system for gas Meter and monitoring device
  • Designed electro-mechanical, injection moldable plastic and aluminum die cast components for gas meter
  • Perform structural analysis using Ansys FEA Mechanical and acoustics analysis
  • Developed software applications for R&D and production quality check
  • Utilized FDM/SLA 3D printers, resin casting, and CNC to build rapid prototypes.

Mechanical Engineer-III

CommScope
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Developed RF Antenna & Small Cell structures from concept to production generating annual revenue of $500K
  • Perform Implicit and Explicit FEA analysis using ANSYS and thermal analysis
  • Responsible for PDP gate reviews, DFMEA, test plan and test reports to validate design
  • Finalist, top 6 idea out of 400 - 2018 Big idea challenge global company wide competition.

Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Jet Research Center
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Design & drafting of perforating guns for oil wells using SolidWorks.

Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Zahroof Valves Inc
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Design and developed Zahroof Straight Flow (SF) valves for Reciprocating compressor using CREO 3.0
  • Size, Analyze and Prepared reports for SF valves using proprietary valve sizing software for OEM compressor's
  • Designed a 200-800 CFM Flow bench with data acquisition capability to test SF valve.

Mechanical Engineer

Tata Consulting Services
01.2011 - 09.2014
  • Support for mechanical design activities for new product introduction (NPI) for space frame tower at GE Wind
  • FEA analysis of wind tower internal parts using Ansys and validation using hand calculations
  • Successfully designed a temporary scaffold service lift for Wind tower/farm
  • Design cabinets used for base transceiver station (BTS) powered by hydrogen fuel cell
  • Spearheaded product testing at National Testing Lab (NTS) for NEBS certification, Telcordia GR487.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
05.2010

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

Manipal Institute of Technology
05.2003

Skills

  • Concept to Launch
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Technical Leadership
  • R&D
  • Project Management
  • Software Development
  • Product Research
  • Injection Mold & Die Cast Design
  • FEA
  • GD&T
  • Tolerance Stack
  • Ansys
  • SolidWorks
  • CREO
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • Cloud based IoT systems (GCP/AWS)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Automated Test Processes
  • FEA and Failure Analysis

Timeline

Principal Engineer

SunKing
03.2020 - Current

Mechanical Engineer-III

CommScope
11.2017 - 04.2020

Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Jet Research Center
03.2017 - 11.2017

Mechanical Engineer - Contract

Zahroof Valves Inc
11.2015 - 12.2016

Mechanical Engineer

Tata Consulting Services
01.2011 - 09.2014

MASTER OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -

Manipal Institute of Technology

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