Ahmad Zia Irfan

Work History

BAK Packaging (Pvt) Ltd.

Lahore, Punjab

07.2019 - Current

Oversaw troubleshooting, technical issue resolution and to upgrade technology infrastructure.
Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Supervised technical support staff service operations and assisted with maintenance advisory.
Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime.
Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
Verified proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, PLC and pneumatic systems.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.

BAK Packaging (Pvt) Ltd.

Lahore, Punjab

07.2018 - 06.2019

Served as primary point of contact for technical support. Traveled abroad to collaborate with supplier for machinery selection & its procurement.
Helped prepare project budgets, maintain schedules and put together final documentation.
Suggested management software (ERP) and hardware (Server) deployment.
Assisted in developing and designing of factory infrastructure such as electrification, pneumatic pipeline civil work requirements for machinery installation.
Performed quality inspections of all plans, documents and calculations. Verified construction documentation to meet requirements and vision.
Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
Organized and directed construction and demolition and related activities on project.
as well as in-progress and final bridge construction.
Traveled to build sites to collaborate with construction personnel and to confirm compliance with design parameters and regulations.

SAJ Pack (Pvt) Ltd.

Lahore, Punjab

07.2017 - 06.2018

Researched and tested design feasibility and operation of equipment, components, and systems for tin boxes.
Oversaw designs and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout of tin boxes.
Helped in the design & selection of machinery from abroad. Traveled to pre-inspect machinery and carried out trial-run of machinery at suppliers' premises.
Installed, set up, and ran machinery to produce lock-seam (weld-free) tin boxes for packaging needs.
Supported machine operators in and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Overhauled old tin-sheet-fed offset printing press for in-house printing production to save time.

RND Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.

Lahore, Punjab

04.2016 - 07.2017

Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks and other CAD softwares.
Liaised effectively between RND department and manufacturing facility, keeping parties informed of project changes.
Created, prototyped and tested user/operator friendly Control systems, including multi language HMI GUI as per clients requirements.
Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development.
Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation.
Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.

RND Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.

Lahore, Punjab

09.2011 - 08.2013

Executed building of test rigs & machinery for automotive parts.
Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD designs drawings.
PLC & HMI programming for build test rigs and machinery.