Waheed Salem
Riyadh,K.S.A
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with proficiency in MS Office, AUTOCAD (2D), and SAP system. Adept at utilising technical skills to enhance productivity and streamline processes. Committed to continuous learning and career advancement within the engineering field.
Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Detailed orientated individual experienced in administrative procedures. Oversees day-to-day duties with strong planning and organisation skills to delivers projects in timely manner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Technical Lighting / Manager R&D Lighting / Manager Product Lighting
AL Nasser Group, Lighting Technology Company (NOORTEK)
Riyadh, K.S.A
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Following up of getting approvals from ministries.
- Following up of competitor's products comparing with NOORTEK products
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
- Prepare of technical information display for any seminar related to NOORTEK Products
- Update of competitor's products price list & catalogues yearly
- Following up of new marketing & distribute of display boards, flyers & catalogues
- Support salesmen for any technical issues & provide all news in lighting technology
- Support salesmen for any quotation needed for NOORTEK products or any non Standard products
- Support salesmen for any customer complaints & solve it
- Support salesmen for any information related to sales orders from factory
- Support salesmen for any customer site visit or customer factory visit
- Following up of producing NOORTEK orders with planning department
- Following up of creating new LED NOORTEK products with design in factory
- Following up developing of current NOORTEK products with design in factory According to technicians & market requirements
- Following up with factory related to customer & market modifications needed with Production department
- Coordinate with factory in case of customer visit related to NOORTEK products
- Coordinate with factory in case of product tests related to NOORTEK products
- Following up customer complaints solving with quality department
- Coordinate with factory in case of start producing new product related to NOORTEK
- (features, packaging, description & advantages)
- Following up sample requests for customers & salesmen with design department
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Created classification systems to manage archives.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
- Managing over 50 customer calls per day
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
- Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Fostered positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
Quality Assistant Manager
AL Nasser Group, Lighting Technology Company (NOORTEK)
Riyadh, K.S.A
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Established & ensure effective regulation & compliance with quality Management System
- Participate NOORTEK company to be certified versus ISO (9001:2008) Standard
- Participate NOORTEK company to be certified versus SASO Standard
Quality Engineer
El Sewedy Group, El Sewedy Electric Industries (EGY LUX)
Cairo, Egypt
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Manage & ensure effective regulation & compliance with quality Management System
- Participate 'EGY LUX' company to be certified versus ISO (9001:2008) Standard
- Assist quality control manager in all facets of quality program Including Corrective & preventive actions, control of non- conformance materials, Production, document control, customer complaints & control of quality records
- Established with production engineers for all process inspection requirements
- Responsible of problem solving process & quality improvement program
- Performing of all technical studies, electrical products & components In terms of lighting & power factor & prove conformity to International Standard specifications (IEC 60598)
- Utilised statistical analysis tools to drive process improvements.
- Streamlined workflow, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Facilitated periodic audits, maintaining compliance with ISO requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
- Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to produce engineering designs.
- Researched and developed engineering solutions to combat operational issues.
- Corresponded with teams and across sites to consistently apply best practices across organisation.
- Devised corrective actions and solutions to improve product durability.
- Developed and implemented tactical solutions to resolve problems, enabling optimised customer satisfaction.
Production & Design Engineer
El Sewedy Group, El Sewedy Electric Industries (EGY LUX)
Cairo, Egypt
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Work of special prices lighting panel boards & sewage stations & water Treatment
- Head assembly of low voltage panel board
- Preparation of technical files for each project & delivered to departments Before starting of production
- Increasing sales by 10%
- Worked on prototype development for faster market launch of products.
- Assisted in troubleshooting process, resolving technical issues swiftly.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Developed new design concepts for improved product functionality.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by implementing upgraded processes and systems.
- Researched scientific advancements to aid product design evolution.
Production Engineer
El Sewedy Group, El Sewedy Electric Industries (EGY LUX)
Cairo, Egypt
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Responsible for assembly of lighting units, indoor & outdoor department
- Design & implementation of electric circuits for lighting units (normal & emergency) For (Indoor & outdoor)
- Improve performance of electric technicians with increased rate of production Gradually
- Processing studies work of (Indoor & Outdoor) lighting fixtures
- Study of customer complaints & electrical works to resolve it.
- Managing over 50 customers calls per day
- Monitored production metrics, identified areas of improvement.
- Developed standard operating procedures for consistent output quality.
- Coordinated with design team, achieved optimal product specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime with regular preventive maintenance.
- Resolved technical issues to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
- Optimised resource utilisation for waste reduction.
- Oversaw control processes to achieve desired product quality.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Power & Electrical Machines Engineering
Ain Shams University
Cairo, EgyptSkills
- AUTOCAD (2 D)
- Technical proficiency
- Leadership in diverse environments
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Decision making
- Department management
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Leadership skills
- Product development
- SAP system
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Languages
Arabic
English
Personal Information
- Date and Place of birth: Cairo, Egypt
- Date of birth: 03/01/72
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Muslim
- Visa status: Residency Visa (Transferable)
Custom
- Good Music
- Books
- Travels
Timeline
Manager Technical Lighting / Manager R&D Lighting / Manager Product Lighting
AL Nasser Group, Lighting Technology Company (NOORTEK)
01.2015 - 02.2025
Quality Assistant Manager
AL Nasser Group, Lighting Technology Company (NOORTEK)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Quality Engineer
El Sewedy Group, El Sewedy Electric Industries (EGY LUX)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Production & Design Engineer
El Sewedy Group, El Sewedy Electric Industries (EGY LUX)
01.2004 - 01.2008
Production Engineer
El Sewedy Group, El Sewedy Electric Industries (EGY LUX)
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor's degree - Power & Electrical Machines Engineering
Ain Shams University
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