Abdelrahman Hassan
abdelrahman.hassan@email.com | +249912345678 | Khartoum, Jabal Awlia District | linkedin.com/in/abdelrahman-hassan

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer
Giad Electronics Manufacturing, Khartoum
March 2022 – Present

Lead supplier quality initiatives across a portfolio of 45+ tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers supporting automotive manufacturing operations. Develop and implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Conduct comprehensive supplier evaluations and audits, identifying quality gaps and driving corrective action plans that reduced supplier defect rates by 38% year-over-year.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Perform root cause analysis on non-conformances and facilitate 8D problem-solving sessions with supplier partners. Manage supplier development programs that improved on-time delivery performance from 82% to 96% while maintaining cost targets.

Utilize statistical process control tools and quality management systems to monitor supplier performance metrics and generate executive dashboards in Tableau. Lead validation activities for new supplier onboarding and product launches, ensuring seamless integration into production environments.


Quality Engineer
Nile Precision Industries, Omdurman
June 2019 – February 2022

Implemented quality control procedures and inspection protocols for mechanical components in automotive suspension systems. Conducted failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and developed control plans for manufacturing processes, reducing scrap rates by 24% through targeted process improvements.

Performed dimensional inspections using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and optical measurement systems to verify conformance to engineering specifications. Collaborated with design engineering teams to resolve quality issues during new product development, utilizing CAD tools including SolidWorks and CATIA for tolerance analysis and design reviews.

Led cross-functional quality improvement projects achieving Green Belt certification and delivering $320K in annual cost savings through waste reduction and process optimization initiatives. Trained production personnel on quality standards, inspection techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.


Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Red Sea Manufacturing Solutions, Port Sudan
May 2018 – August 2018

Supported manufacturing engineering team in process improvement projects for automotive component production lines. Conducted time studies and capacity analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize production flow, resulting in 12% throughput improvement.

Assisted in the development of work instructions and standard operating procedures for assembly operations. Participated in kaizen events focused on reducing cycle time and improving ergonomics at workstations.


EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
University of Khartoum, Khartoum
Graduated: May 2019

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum
Graduated: May 2017


SKILLS

Quality Management: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Supplier Evaluation, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment, Process Control, Validation

Continuous Improvement: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Green Belt, Problem Solving, Quality Improvement, Mitigation

Engineering & Design: Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, ANSYS, 3D Modeling, Stress Analysis, Design

Supply Chain & Operations: Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Inventory Management, Cost Management, Planning, Forecasting

Data Analysis & Tools: Tableau, Python, R, MySQL, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Analytics, Dashboard Development

Project Management: Project Management, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Budgeting


CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Issued: 2020