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Education
Skills
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Certification
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Selected Achievements
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Hussein Mahmoud Karam

Giza,PA

Summary

Manufacturing and Material Handling Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience across automotive and industrial manufacturing. Currently pursuing an MBA in Supply Chain and operation Management (expected Jun 2026). Skilled in Lean methods (SMED, PFMEA, FIFO), process optimization, and data-driven reporting using Power BI and advanced Excel. Recognized for delivering measurable cost savings, improving quality, and enabling smooth program launches through strong cross-functional coordination.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Handling Engineer

General Motors Egypt
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensure compliance with GM safety requirements through regular audits, corrective actions, and follow-up.

  • Support ISO procedures and strengthen GM Manufacturing System (GMS) principles across material handling operations.
  • Lead daily operations discussions with shopfloor teams; escalate constraints and risks to management with clear action plans.

• Generated USD 8K savings per lot on the 310S program by reducing packaging by 3 containers per lot.

• Achieved 100% build-plan support with 100% inventory accuracy, enabling flawless 310C launch readiness

  • Maintain PFEP accuracy and part presentation standards; drive adherence to material delivery routines.
  • SAP (IM): GR/GI, Reservations, PR creation; inventory accuracy & material availability for production - align with MRP and production planning teams.
  • Coordinate mobile equipment status and facility needs; support SFMEA and GMOS reviews and engineering change implementation.

Production Process Engineer

Chloride Egypt
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and change notices.
  • Reduced scrap from 9.0% to 4.4% (better than 5.5% benchmark) by improving process controls and structured root-cause problem solving.
  • Reduced assembly model changeover time using SMED from ~3 hours to an average of ~50 minutes, improving line availability.
  • Analyzed production processes to identify improvement opportunities in cost, efficiency, and quality.

Project Engineer (Toyota Yaris Programs)

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS-Egypt)
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Monitored and controlled project activities; resolved design, quality, and production issues with cross-functional teams.
  • Managed costing/quotation activities and procurement of equipment, tools, and facilities; supported line installation and validation.
  • Owned end-to-end delivery for the 412B Floor Harnesses project, achieving all required deliverables and milestone dates.

Production Process Engineer / Shift Leader

FLEX P FILMS EGYPT S.A.E
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supervised production parameters (materials, labor, machines) and supported short-term planning for film lines.
  • Led shifts for polypropylene cast film, slitter, and metallize lines with focus on safety and output stability.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Arab Academy
Egypt
06-2026

B.Sc. - Production Engineering

Helwan University
Egypt
01-2018

Skills

  • Manufacturing Engineering Process Optimization Production Support & Planning Time Studies
  • Lean Manufacturing SMED PFMEA / SFMEA Root Cause (5-Why)
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Material Flow PFEP Inventory Accuracy
  • SAP (IM): Reservations, PR creation Power BI Advanced Excel Safety Compliance & Audits
  • Project management :Project planning ,Data analysis

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Coursera
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - CPD / IASSC
  • PMP Coursework - American Chamber
  • Inclusive Leadership Training - NTL Program

Languages

Arabic
English

Selected Achievements

  • Delivered EGP 7M (~USD 149,000) cost savings in 3 months on the 310C (New Optra) program by optimizing rack system reuse and maximizing rack utilization.
  • Generated USD 8K savings per lot on the 310S program by implementing initiatives that reduced packaging by 3 containers per lot.
  • Achieved 100% build-plan support by ensuring timely material delivery to production lines, maintaining 100% inventory accuracy, and escalating shortages via a daily local-material summary.
  • Enabled flawless 310C New Program launch readiness (MCB → PPV → non-saleable to saleable → SORP) by tracking milestones and ensuring racks, mobile equipment, manpower, and distribution channels were ready ahead of deadlines.
  • Strengthened safety culture by launching at least one safety activity per quarter and driving 90%+ employee participation through training and on-floor coaching.

Timeline

Material Handling Engineer

General Motors Egypt
10.2023 - Current

Production Process Engineer

Chloride Egypt
07.2021 - 10.2023

Project Engineer (Toyota Yaris Programs)

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS-Egypt)
06.2019 - 07.2021

Production Process Engineer / Shift Leader

FLEX P FILMS EGYPT S.A.E
09.2018 - 06.2019

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Arab Academy

B.Sc. - Production Engineering

Helwan University