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Mechanical Engineer Project Management

Location:
Windsor, ON, Canada
Posted:
January 06, 2025

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MICHEL HELOU

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A dynamic Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years’ experience of managing experience in hardware, electronics and software. I’ve worked on a diverse range of projects within the automotive industry executing significant improvements to products, resulting in cost saving measures and client satisfaction. I’ve demonstrated strong management and marketing skills with different internal teams, and client organisations nationally and internationally.

I value being a life-long learner, which has provided opportunities to work on new products and technologies. I have a wide range of interests beyond the automotive industry and seek new challenges that allows my work to provide a positive contribution to society.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical and Electrical systems

Marketing and Sales.

Quality Standards

Technical reviews, recommendations and education

Process and product improvements

Experience in projects that requires Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

Project management with focus on Risk Management, Budget Management, and Resource Management.

Troubleshooting and quality assurance

Collaboration with diverse stakeholders

APQP

ISO 9001, SAE,

Communicate effectively with all departments such as Quality, Finance, Lab and Sales.

EXPERIENCE

2018 – 2024

SENIOR COMPONENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER, HANON SYSTEMS INC.

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in mechanical engineering principles, product design, and application development. Proficient in using advanced engineering software and tools to analyze customer requirements and develop customized solutions.

Customer Relationship Management: Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, understanding their unique needs, and providing exceptional service. Skilled in communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.

Cost Estimation & Quoting: Expert in preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates and quotes. Proven ability to balance cost efficiency with quality and performance, ensuring competitive pricing that meets both customer and company objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, product development, and finance teams to align technical solutions with business goals. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure seamless project execution.

Negotiation & Sales Support: Experienced in negotiating terms and conditions with customers, addressing their concerns, and providing solutions that align with their expectations. Support the sales team with technical expertise during the pre-sales and post-sales process.

Market & Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor offerings. Utilize this knowledge to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions that give a competitive edge.

Coordinating internal and external work requests.

Checking on daily inventory of parts in the company data.

Worked on budget proposal for the outsource testing labs for EMC test.

Worked closely with Quality department to address issues related compliance industry standards.

2010 – 2018

APPLICATION ENGINEER, schaeffler group usa

Responsible for ensuring functionality of purchasing of laboratory parts and hardware acquisition.

Controlled costs by effectively negotiating with vendors and external suppliers.

Successfully Identified quality issues of products before shipping to customers.

Led a project that aimed to improve the manufacturing process of mechanical components which resulted in cost reduction and enhanced quality.

Participated in design reviews, DFMEA and 8Ds with other disciplines to review technical issues to provide input into operability and construction of the machines and power apparatus.

Worked on the budget and cost calculation for purchasing of electronics lab equipment.

Responsible for managing and planning capital expense related projects required for adding new equipment, and the modification of existing ones.

Managing and coordinating with CAD designers for the release of drawings required for manufacturing.

2009 – 2010

APPLICATION SPECIALIST, FORD MOTOR COMPANY (contract)

Managed various software development projects with internal customers to optimize fuel economy and improve engine performance.

Managing the development of software for Battery Management Systems to improve the state of electric charge and health of batteries used in electric vehicles.

Worked with various internal departments to employ control strategies to assess vehicle capability that meets the desired fuel economy and optimum engine performance for all vehicles including hybrid.

Collaborated with the IT team to release and upload different versions of simulation software using ClearCase Rational for internal departments.

EDUCATION

2018

MASTER OF SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY - UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT-MERCY, USA

1997

BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY, AU

AWARDS

Second prize winner of the Shell Challenge Award fuel cell project

Award for Engineering Excellence by Peak Technical Services

INTERESTS

Passionate oil painting, arts, swimming and literature.



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