BEN SHAJ
Glasgow,united kingdom
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in maintenance, design, and manufacturing. With a Master’s degree in Advanced Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, I bring a solid foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience. My career spans roles as a Maintenance Engineer at Advinia Health Care, where I optimized equipment performance and ensured compliance with safety standards, and as a Mechanical Engineer at Sivadas Engineering Works, where I led project scheduling, troubleshooting, and design development using SolidWorks. Additionally, my diploma in Tool and Die Making provides a robust skill set in precision manufacturing and CAD/CAM. Committed to continuous improvement, problem-solving, and team collaboration, I am dedicated to contributing effectively to engineering projects and initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maintenance engineer
Advinia Health Care
Glasgow
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to breakdowns and emergency callouts.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of equipment maintenance activities and repairs.
- Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Liaised with contractors and third parties to facilitate specialist maintenance.
- Optimised equipment performance through routine inspections and adjustments.
- Tested equipment to identify potential issues and maintain compliance with safety standards.
Team member
Papa John's Pizza
Glasgow
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated and offered support with extra tasks to meet team goals.
- Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
- Kept work areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to create welcoming store environment.
- Offered exceptional customer service with strong product knowledge.
- Applied exceptional memory and multi-tasking skills to maintain optimal productivity.
Mechanical engineer
SIVADAS ENGINEERING WORKS
ERNAKULAM, INDIA
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Used investigative troubleshooting strategies to efficiently locate and diagnose system faults.
- Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully complete engineering projects within target parameters.
- Collaborated with engineering team to complete projects.
- Collated data to identify root causes of issues, minimising repeat concerns.
- Created 3D models using SolidWorks to inform design development.
- Offered technical evalutions and calculations to improve design processes.
VERTICAL MILLING CENTRE (VMC) OPERATOR
COHERA AUTOMATION PVT LTD
BANGALORE, INDIA
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed planned preventative maintenance to minimise production downtime.
- Verified documentation and work order requirements.
- Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.
- Achieved production targets with excellent planning and machine operation.
- Investigated complex machine faults through fault-finding and quality analysis.
- Completed work according to schedule, helping struggling team members as required to maintain smooth-running operations.
- Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
- Inspected goods ahead of dispatch, minimising delivery errors.
- Created top-quality products by following strict standards and specifications.
Education
Master of Science - ADVANCED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09.2021 - 09.2022
BACHELORS OF TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ANNA UNIVERSITY
COIMBATORE, INDIA 06.2016 - 11.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - TOOL AND DIE MAKING
NETTUR TECHNICAL TRAINING FOUNDATION
KERALA, INDIA 06.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Failure analysis
- CAD
- Solid Works
- Stress analysis
- Autodesk Inventor
- ANSYS Workbench
- Active listening
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Maintenance And Repair
- Quick learner
- Continuous Learning
Timeline
Maintenance engineer
Advinia Health Care
10.2022 - Current
Team member
Papa John's Pizza
10.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Science - ADVANCED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
09.2021 - 09.2022
Mechanical engineer
SIVADAS ENGINEERING WORKS
07.2019 - 08.2021
BACHELORS OF TECHNOLOGY - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ANNA UNIVERSITY
06.2016 - 11.2019
VERTICAL MILLING CENTRE (VMC) OPERATOR
COHERA AUTOMATION PVT LTD
04.2014 - 05.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - TOOL AND DIE MAKING
NETTUR TECHNICAL TRAINING FOUNDATION
06.2010 - 06.2014
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