Karem Elmahalawy
Cairo
Summary
- Passion oriented R&D mechanical engineer with 4 years of experience in designing and developing innovative solutions. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving skills coupled with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing engineering challenges. Takes learning and self-improvement as a continuous journey, constantly seeking to expand knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving field of mechanical engineering to stay at the forefront of innovation. Certified engineer from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), USA.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Section Head
Autocool AC & Refrigeration Solutions
05.2023 - Current
In addition to my tasks as "Senior R&D Engineer" at Autocool, I do following:
- Heading team of engineers and draftsmen
- Projects management
- Initiating new projects
- Monitoring team KPIs
- Projects management
- Reporting to CEO
Achievements:
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks
- Directed team to work in light of OKRs
- Enhanced team efficiency by maximize utilization of each member set of skills
- Lead R&D department in developing
Senior R&D MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Autocool AC & Refrigeration Solutions
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Vehicle cooling load calculation
- AC circuit design and components selection
- Designing AC cycle heat exchangers (Fin & Tube - Microchannel) Heat exchangers.
- Performing heat exchangers simulations via 1D simulation tools (CoilDesigner - VapCyc- Unilab - Coolselector - Coolpack).
- Performing CFD simulations via Ansys software.
- Running performance laboratory tests.
- Preparing Bill of Quantity (BOQ), and Bill of Material (BOM).
- Programming software tools to ease manufacturing calculations via Python programming language.
Achievements:
- Participated in developing Autocool own range of buses roof top air conditioners.
- Engaged in designing customized AC circuits and heat exchangers for special applications.
- Lead OEM heat exchangers projects for export business.
R&D MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Midea Group
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) - Production line routing, and time analysis
- Responsible for process time and cost reduction. - Responsible for BOMs (Bill of Materials). - Benchmarking and Performance analysis for competitors machines - Localizing Production Line Materials - Performing 2D / 3D Drawing for parts
SITE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AKMY Engineering Group
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Project Manager of (AMAHDALIA Ship Project at Maasara Shipyard.
- Executing HVAC System of the Ship (Water Cooled Chiller System)
SITE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AKMY Engineering group
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Executing HVAC Systems at 5A Mall by The Waterway
TECHNICAL OFFICE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AKMY Engineering group
11.2021 - 02.2021
- Shopdrawing of HVAC Systems on AutoCAD software. -Revising HVAC Systems designs from consultants. -Designing, and calculating HVAC Systems for some projects.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arabic Academy of Science And Technology
Cairo03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Power Engineering
Tanta University
Tanta08.2020
Fluid Mechanics 101 - CFD
Udemy
Online Platform08.2023
Boston University - CFD Course - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Boston University
Youtube Course03.2023
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING -
University of Pennsylvania
Coursera Platform12.2022
MCKINSEY FORWARD LEARNING PROGRAM (FOUNDATION LEVEL) -
McKinsey Academy
Online Platform02.2022
SOLIDWORKS -
Pluralsight
Online Platform09.2020
FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID POWER -
Coursera
Online Platform03.2020
INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATICS -
Coursera
Online Platform02.2020
SIMULINK (MATLAB) -
Udemy
Online Platform08.2019
SOLIDWORKS -
CAD CAM Organization
Cairo08.2018
AUTOCAD -
Youtube Courses
Online02.2017
Skills
- CFD & Simulation
- Python Programming
- Products Design & Development
- 3D Modeling
- MATLAB
- Prototyping & Testing
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Learning
- Projects Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Technical writing & Documentation
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- IELTS, British Council, Alexandria, 12/18/20, 6.5
- FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM (FE) MECHANICAL DISCIPLINE, NCEES, American University in Cairo (AUC), 2022 - Present, Successfully passed FE exam in 02/26/22
Graduation Project
Thermal Analysis of Steam Power Plant
Location: Sugar factory plant in Al-Hamoul
Grade: Excellent
College Projects
HVAC PROJECT
Air conditioning system of a theater, Participated in calculating thermal loads, Participated in the duct sizing process.
RENWABLE ENERGY PEOJECT
Vertical wind turbine, Participated in designing turbine calculations
Extra Curricular Activities
MEC Engineering Club
PR in Automotive Division
Personal Information
- Birth Location: Tanta
- Date of Birth: 02/18/98
- Gender: Male
- Military Service: Exempted
Timeline
R&D Section Head
Autocool AC & Refrigeration Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Senior R&D MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Autocool AC & Refrigeration Solutions
04.2022 - 05.2023
TECHNICAL OFFICE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AKMY Engineering group
11.2021 - 02.2021
R&D MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Midea Group
10.2021 - 04.2022
SITE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AKMY Engineering Group
03.2021 - 10.2021
SITE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AKMY Engineering group
11.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arabic Academy of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Power Engineering
Tanta University
Fluid Mechanics 101 - CFD
Udemy
Boston University - CFD Course - Computational Fluid Dynamics
Boston University
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON PROGRAMMING -
University of Pennsylvania
MCKINSEY FORWARD LEARNING PROGRAM (FOUNDATION LEVEL) -
McKinsey Academy
SOLIDWORKS -
Pluralsight
FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID POWER -
Coursera
INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATICS -
Coursera
SIMULINK (MATLAB) -
Udemy
SOLIDWORKS -
CAD CAM Organization
AUTOCAD -
Youtube Courses
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