Firas Alkhalaf
Halle
Summary
With over 15 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, I specialize in CAD design, product development, and prototyping. I've been instrumental in designing mechanical components for various products, ensuring functionality and manufacturability. My passion for sustainable design and innovation drives my commitment to excellence in the field of mechanical engineering.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
Alpha Signs
06.2024 - Current
- Design of advertising elements and downstream units for illuminated advertising, advertising pylons and digital signage, including static calculations.
- Analysis, optimization and further development of maintenance processes as well as strategic adaptation and further development of structures and processes.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
- Creation of standard-compliant drawings in 2D or 3D in the CAD system (AutoCAD & Inventor).
- Technical support for AV, sales, production and assembly.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Arenz GmbH
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Design of machines and downstream units for extruders, including the creation of drawings
- Continuous planning, preparation and execution of conversion measures, maintenance measures and cleaning work
- Analysis, optimization and further development of maintenance processes as well as strategic adaptation and further development of structures and processes
- Sampling of plasticizing units either in-house at Arenz GmbH or on site at the customer's site
- Creation of standard-compliant drawings in 2D or 3D in the CAD system (AutoCAD & SolidWorks)
- Technical support for AV, sales and manufacturing
Mechanical Design Engineer
WÜRTH GROUP (REISSER Schraubentechnik GmbH)
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Developed detailed 3D models and drawings, ensuring accurate communication of design intent to fabrication teams.
- Execution of FEM simulation and calculations
- Preparation and coordination of part, assembly and arrangement drawings suitable for scale and production
- Support in the industrialization and transfer of assemblies from the prototype phase to series production
- Design optimization and further development of the existing product range
- Preparation and maintenance of production and quality inspection plans in the ERP system
Mechanical Design Engineer
HASAKA ENGINEERING SERVICES
11.2009 - 04.2015
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Component drawings, isometry and flow diagram processing
- Creation of a work map for each downtime point, including an individual list of the work steps
- Viewing and checking drawings, overview plans or required documents and documents
- Technical inspection or photographs of the affected apparatus, vessels, pipelines and safety valves
- QA documentation
Mechanical Design Engineer
EBLA ENGINEERING & TRADING Co.
11.2008 - 10.2009
- Supervisor in oil production
- All submitted mechanical works (valves, piping, flow pipes, storage tanks, heaters, burners, manifolds)
- Production equipment and equipment maintenance
- Preparation of steel structures, production drawings and installation plans
- Personnel management and project management
Education
Certified Designer CAD Machine & Plant Engineering - Design of complex groups of machine elements (static/strength calculation)
Sgd GERMANY'S LEADING DISTANCE LEARNING SCHOOL
Darmstadt, Germany02-2025
Further Training in The Field of CAD 2D/3D
WBS Training AG
Halle, Germany11-2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Design
Faculty of Mechanical And Electrical Engineering
Damascus, Syria06.2008
Skills
- Computer-aided design
- Engineering calculations
- Product development
- Prototype development
- Finite element analysis
- Solidworks
- AutoCAD
- CATIA V5
Hobbies and Interests
- Calligraphy
- Football
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 03/08/82
- Nationality: Syrian German
- Driving License: Class B
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Alpha Signs
06.2024 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Arenz GmbH
06.2022 - 05.2024
Mechanical Design Engineer
WÜRTH GROUP (REISSER Schraubentechnik GmbH)
08.2018 - 05.2022
Mechanical Design Engineer
HASAKA ENGINEERING SERVICES
11.2009 - 04.2015
Mechanical Design Engineer
EBLA ENGINEERING & TRADING Co.
11.2008 - 10.2009
Certified Designer CAD Machine & Plant Engineering - Design of complex groups of machine elements (static/strength calculation)
Sgd GERMANY'S LEADING DISTANCE LEARNING SCHOOL
Further Training in The Field of CAD 2D/3D
WBS Training AG
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Design
Faculty of Mechanical And Electrical Engineering
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