About Me

I have completed my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and have had an excellent academic track record throughout with completion of my B.E. through Mumbai University. I’m currently working as an Engineering Consultant and have previously worked with SolidWorks Corporation as Regional Technical Manager for West India. I’m an expert with all SolidWorks range of products which is very much evident from my attached CV which also lists the various certifications I’m rewarded with, during my tenure with SolidWorks Corporation, undergoing aggressive trainings in countries around the world namely USA, UK, Europe, Singapore, India & Shanghai.

Contact Details

Arbaaz Khan
Calgary, Canada
engineer (at) arbaazkhan.com

Brief Summary

• Very Proficient with SolidWorks CAD, Simulation, Costing, Sustainability and EPDM software.
• 15+ years of leadership experience working in a Design Engineering environment.
• An Out-of-the-Box thinker with a flair for charting out strategies and contributing towards enhancing business volumes and growth, achieving revenue and profitability norms.
• Expert in designing Optimized Products with world-class systems and implementation processes.
• Complete knowledge of Product development from concept through production.
• Excellent in communication with good command over English language.
• Successfully conducted corporate trainings in SolidWorks & Simulation to Organizations worldwide.
• Familiar with ISO norms and industrial standards like ANSI, JIS, DIN. etc.
• Excellent knowledge in GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
• Ability to create excellent renderings, product presentations and documentations.
• Co-ordinated ISO audit activities and safety drills in the organizations.
• In depth knowledge of various manufacturing techniques & process planning and proto development.
• Adept in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions, and troubleshooting any problems in the process.
• Able to act as liaison for the company, the customer, and the manufacturing vendors.
• Responsible for quoting, scheduling and managing multiple projects at one time.
• A team player with strong work ethic, drive to improve and interpersonal skills.

Work

Self Employed (Canada)

  • Mechanical Engineer November 2012 - Present in Canada

    • Leading a team of technically competent people in a range of specialized CAD services that include designing of Aerospace, Automotive, Special Purpose Machinery and Fabricated components.
    • Comprehensive product line support includes SolidWorks MCAD, FEA & PDM.
    • Designing and manufacturing products for organizations like Goodrich Aerospace, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, MPC Products, Rockwell Collins, Raytheon, Boeing, Zodiac, Honeywell International, Parker Aerospace, Eaton Aerospace, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and many more.
    • Organized & conducted training sessions for Engineers on CAD, FEA & EPDM.
    • Created excellent renderings and product presentations leading to winning contracts.

    SolidTrainer CAD Services (India)

  • www.SolidTrainer.com
  • Design Consultant & Trainer December 2008 - November 2012 in Navi Mumbai

    • Heading SolidTrainer CAD Services, a corporate training institute and services company having expertise in providing professional coaching in SolidWorks 3D CAD, Simulation and PDM.
    • Leading a team of 8 technically competent people in a range of specialized cad services that include SPM, MEP, HVAC, Automotive, Packaging, Pharmaceutical Machinery, Piping Layouts, Valves & fittings, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, 3D solid and surface modeling, 2D drafting, 2D to 3D Conversion & detailing and cad services in specialized areas such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing & structural.
    • Successfully executed several projects and provided corporate training in SolidWorks CAD and FEA to organizations and Universities in continents around the world namely North America, Asia, GCC & Europe.
    • Solely authored training course & materials for SolidProfessor, USA in Advanced and Flow Simulation.
    • Identifying key business issues, with strong target orientation to interact with higher levels of management and technical / engineering departments, to promote and create brand image right from bench marking to final sales level in the procurement graph.

    SolidWorks Corporation (USA)

  • www.SolidWorks.com
  • Territory Technical Manager April 2007 to November 2008 in Mumbai

    • Provide comprehensive technical pre-sales and post-sales support to SolidWorks resellers including developing and training resellers on multiple products, demonstrations, product positioning and competitive overviews.
    • Comprehensive product line support includes MCAD, FEA & PDM.
    • Maintained a consistent commercial growth of more than 30% Y on Y & Q on Q.
    • Solely responsible for Subscription Renewal Business with record growth of 40% Y on Y.
    • Organized & presented in major SolidWorks Rollouts & top events in the CAD Industry.
    • Had the privilege of being the Chief Guest in major CAD events.
    • Undergone various trainings and implementation workshops around the world.

    Al-Shirawi Equipment L.L.C. (UAE)

  • www.AlShirawiEquipment.com
  • Design Engineer April 2005 to March 2007 in Dubai

    • Gained expertise in designing Oilfield, Tippers and Trailer transport equipment.
    • Designed complete range of Tipper Bodies and Tipper Trailers, Cement Bulkers, Storage Tanks (water, acid and fuel), Oilfield & Transport Trailers (flatbed, step-frame, low bed, oilfield & car carriers), Tanker semi-trailers (fuel and water) and Frac Tanks (water and acid).
    • Developed a completely new design of tipper bodies which reduced labour hours, fabrication costs and overheads by 48% and increased net profits by 32%.
    • Developed new automated documentation systems for ready and easy reference.

    Power Master Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (India)

  • www.PowerMaster.in
  • Design Engineering Technician April 2003 to March 2005 in Mumbai

    • Was in charge of design of Tube Expanders.
    • Regulated & controlled the quality of products supplied to customers.
    • Designed new models of tube expanders having higher strength with the amount of raw material required reduced by upto 26% and increased earnings by 34%.
    • Directly dealt with foreign clients to procure orders and ship quality products.

    Study

    University of Mumbai (India)

  • www.mu.ac.in
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering March 2003 in Mumbai


    University of Mumbai (India)

  • www.mu.ac.in
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering June 1999 in Mumbai

    Skills

    • Certified SolidWorks Expert.
    • Very Proficient with SolidWorks CAD, all types of Simulation, Costing, Sustainability and EPDM software.
    • Fluent in use of Microsoft Office Suite and English language.
    • Excellent Communication Skills.

    Arbaaz Khan

    My Speak !

    Design is my passion. I truly believe "To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work."

    Client Testimonials

    • People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine

      Brian Tracy
    • The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else…The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!

      Earl Nightingale

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