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Youssef El Aarag

Youssef El Aarag

Rehab 2, Tagammoa El Khames

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The American University in Cairo
Cairo Governorate
06.2021

Military Service
Completed
06.2022

Work Experience

Orange Digital Center - 12/2022 to present

Project Coordinator

  • Managed a business development project by conducting research for different funding and partnership opportunities and handed over to higher management for closing deals
  • Utilized data analytics tools such as Excel and Tableau in order to implement data driven projects
  • Designed, implemented and managed a fully functional and automated KPI Dashboard for 100k+ data points from creation to automation
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented mitigation strategies
  • Designed and implemented a mini ERP system by creating a inventory management dashboard
  • Collaborated with project teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
  • Created a detailed yearly project plan (planning, scheduling, budgeting, deadlines, assignments)
  • Designed and implemented R&D department and oversaw hiring and employment of intern team
  • Managed countless event launches and workshops


The Lighthouse Center - 06/2022 to 12/2022

Project Coordinator

  • Study and improve business process, flow and propose improvements to track inefficiencies and financial losses
  • First point of contact for clients, responsible for listening to client needs, recommending appropriate services
  • Creating and tracking information flow chart, KPI dashboard, inventory list and other work study tools
  • Foreseeing and studying all departments and proposing improvements in work flow
  • Creating a master project schedule to eliminate inefficiencies and financial losses
  • Managing operations & logistics team, delegating and following up on tasks



PAFT - 07/2021 to 09/2021

Production Engineer - Limited Contract

  • Conducted a time study in order to simplify a process and implemented the improvements
  • Lead and managed multiples of workers and technicians in every sector of the factory (mixing, manufacturing, warehouse, dirty area)
  • Designed and implemented redesigned facility layout to improve work motion by implementing motion study
  • Reduced cycle time of machine output by 50%
  • Researched and ordered a color detection machine for quality improvement purposes
  • Started and handed over a project to have a dashboard that would display important KPI’s every day

Internship Experience

United Sugar Company of Egypt - 12/2020 to 1/2021

FMCG Internship in Supply Chain Management

  • Studied the process flow of the factory including all operational machines, packaging machines and refining machines
  • Proposed new 1.1 ton jumbo bag after financial efficacy study (leading to cost saving of 3.5M/year)
  • Proposed new packing method for export, leading to a cost saving of $2 per ton (3.2M/year)
  • Submitted report on safety, proposing solution for loading/unloading area exposure causing possible water damage or heat stroke to employees


Afia International - 07/2020 to 08/2020

FMCG Internship in Industrial & Power Engineering

  • Studied the Refinery, Filling, Cooling and Warehousing processes of all ghee and palm oils.
  • Studied all power and operational machines in the factory (high and low air compressors, boilers, large scale refrigerators, compressors, and the cooling tower).
  • Studied production and demand planning, capacity planning, inventory planning, forecasting, and material requirement planning (MRP).
  • Studied cutting edge manufacturing technologies, process flow design and mapping.

Certifications

Orange Digital Center  - 02/2023

  • Design Thinking Certification
  • Agile Project Management Certification

Google Project Management Certification - 08/2021- 08/2021

  • Foundations of Project Management

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards Certification

  • Introduction to Standards

Industrial Design Foundations Certification

  • LinkedIn Learning - Industrial Design Learning Path

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  • Udemy

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Project Management
  • Engineering Design, Drawing & Manufacturing
  • Advanced Manufacturing: 3D Printing, CNC, Laser Jet
  • Data Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Analysis & Feasibility Studies
  • MITCalc, Mdesign, KISSSoft, Abaqus
  • Programming Languages: C++, Swift, MATLab, Python (beginner)
  • SolidWorks, AutoCad, MiniTab


Soft Skills:

  • Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Self-Starting
  • Work Ethic, Time-Management, Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Memberships & Affiliations

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  • Associate Member (AMIMechE) (12/2021 to current)
  • Student Affiliate Member (07/2020 to 12/2021)

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

  • Student Member (03/2019 to current)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

  • Student Member (03/2021 to current)

International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

  • Member in the IAENG Society of Mechanical Engineers (10/2018 to current)

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The American University in Cairo

Military Service
Youssef El Aarag