Raafat Ibrahim
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
To gain employment at a stable company with a positive work environment where I can utilize my knowledge and skills, and grow with the company. Motivated Engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful [Number]-year track record in industry. Dedicated to offering innovative solutions to eliminate legacy issues and elevate performance metrics. Diligent creator of innovative workflows and exceptional final products.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliable Engineer
Cooperative Laundry Co.
Kearney, NJ
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Problem solved technical issues
- Trained plant technicians
- Identified and implemented techniques to eliminate production down time
- Established procedures to increase productivity and improve quality
- Attended daily management, plant production, and maintenance department meetings
- Established and met department budget.
Cosmetics & Perfume Filling & Packaging, Inc.
Bloomfield & Monroe, NJ
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Assigned long/short term engineering and maintenance strategies to supervisors and managers
- Performed difficult technical and administrative work while participating in management
- Maintained and repaired the operation of plant and facilities equipment
- Conducted inspections and oversaw the maintenance of plant equipment
- Reviewed work orders (as needed) and determined manpower, material, and equipment requirements
- Managed the ordering of supplies, materials, and parts
- Checked projects for progress and conformance to project work plans and orders
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of electronic monitoring and telemetry equipment
- Kept records and made detailed reports
- Assisted in the selection and training of repair and operating personnel
- Responsible for overall Plant Preventative Maintenance (PM) program
- Monitored and modified designs to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
- Responded to emergency calls, as needed
- Oversaw plant daily operations
- Installed and maintained machinery
- Supervised production and maintenance crews
- Automated and upgraded machinery
- Worked with plant management and supervisors to develop and implement new methods and procedures to enhance efficiency.
Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer
Bway Corp (Formerly Phoenix Container, US Can, Fien Container)
No. Brunswick, NJ
01.1987 - 01.2011
- Attended daily management, plant production, and maintenance department meetings
- Developed and maintained department budget
- Engineered projects, capital projects, Repair and Maintenance (R&M) Budget, and other key plant and corporate related initiatives
- Assigned long/short term engineering and maintenance strategies to the managers, supervisors, administrative support staff, and any other related direct reports
- Performed difficult technical and responsible administrative work while participating in the management and supervision of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in mechanical, electrical/electronic maintenance and repair work and the operation of the plant facilities and equipment
- Conducted inspections and oversaw the maintenance of the plant equipment
- Provided administrative and technical assistance to the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and other plant leadership
- Reviewed work orders (as needed) and determined manpower, material, and equipment requirements
- Managed the ordering of supplies, materials, and parts
- Monitored projects for progress and for conformance to project work plans and orders
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment
- Managed the maintenance and repair of electronic monitoring and telemetry equipment
- Kept records and made detailed reports
- Assisted in the selection and training of repair and operating personnel
- Responsible for overall Plant Preventative Maintenance (PM) program
- Monitored and helped modify preventive maintenance program in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, supervisors, and hourly associates
- Worked with plant management and supervisors to develop and implement new methods and procedures
- Designed what
- To improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
- Responded to emergency calls, as needed
- Maintained machinery & equipment
- Implemented preventive maintenance program
- Supported production lines for daily operations
- Managed 8 mechanics, 2 machinists, and 2 electricians
- Prepared spare parts for production machines and upgrades
- Upgraded and redesigned 90% of the plant equipment (incinerator, presses, assembly lines, litho lines, oven controls, conveying systems, packaging machinery)
- Designed new machines & conveyors
- Designed line sequence control to reduce man power and eliminate down time.
US Machinery, Inc.
New Brunswick, NJ
01.1991 - 01.2006
- Designed & built custom machinery to meet specific customer requirements
- Designed and built filling equipment for chemical, cosmetic, and packaging industries
- Automated drum filling systems for chemical manufacturers as well as smaller sized packages
- Modified packaging lines including filling, capping, labeling, conveying, palletizing systems.
Electrical Engineer
Foremost Machine Builders
Fairfield, NJ
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Oversaw a team of two designers and three drafters
- Designed all electrical aspects of various chemical and plastics machinery.
Maintenance Supervisor
S.B. Thomas
Totowa, NJ
01.1983 - 01.1985
- Maintained production lines
- Supported production operations.
Electrical Engineer/Maintenance Manager
Crown Cork & Seal
North Bergen, NJ
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Maintained production lines
- Supported production operations
- Modified & upgraded machinery
- Designed line sequence controls
- Established preventive maintenance program.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering -
Cairo University
05.1973
Certificate of Accomplishment in Basic & Advanced PLC Instruction -
ISSC (Industrial Solid State Controls, Inc.)
Project Management Studies -
American Management Association
Skills
- Product Development
- Project Planning
Timeline
Reliable Engineer
Cooperative Laundry Co.
12.2021 - 08.2022
Cosmetics & Perfume Filling & Packaging, Inc.
10.2011 - 12.2021
US Machinery, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.2006
Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer
Bway Corp (Formerly Phoenix Container, US Can, Fien Container)
01.1987 - 01.2011
Electrical Engineer
Foremost Machine Builders
01.1985 - 01.1987
Maintenance Supervisor
S.B. Thomas
01.1983 - 01.1985
Electrical Engineer/Maintenance Manager
Crown Cork & Seal
01.1981 - 01.1983
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering -
Cairo University
Certificate of Accomplishment in Basic & Advanced PLC Instruction -
ISSC (Industrial Solid State Controls, Inc.)
Project Management Studies -
American Management Association
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