Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer Position

Zakaria Afrah is a manufacturing engineer seeking an entry-level position in manufacturing engineering, bringing strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and teamwork experience. With a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering (Honors) from International Islamic University, Malaysia, he has worked as a Production and Sheet Metal Worker at Kingspan Environment, Picker and Packer at Askin Performance Panels, and Production Operator and Process Flow Analyst at North Tay Est, Saudi Arabia. He is also a member of Engineers Australia and has completed various professional development courses.

ZAKARIA AFRAH
Mobile: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Address: 133/229 Hoddle St Collingwood VIC 3066
CAREER PROFESSIONAL
To gain an entry level in a Manufacturing Engineering position and to be able to apply my
proven engineering skills as well as my strong attention to details, problem solving and my
teamwork skills in an engineering role. I am also a member of the Engineers Australia, as a
graduate member since June, 2017. I hope to put my valuable experience and the opportunity to
apply current knowledge and skills to develop professional expertise. My Professional skills and
achievements helped me in fining opportunities for personal advancement, understanding a
problem quickly and being able to solve them with out-of-the-box solutions.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering (Honors)
International Islamic University, Malaysia [2016]
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kingspan Environment, Melbourne
Production and Sheet Metal Worker
August, 2017 – Current
Key Responsibilities:
 Selecting types of sheet metal or non-metallic materials and measuring and marking
dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets on a daily basis

 Competently determining the Type, quantity and quality of materials that are needed using
computer-controlled saws, lasers, shears, and presses as required
 Programming and operating metalworking equipment on regular basis
 Accurately inspecting the final products by revising the requirements daily
Askin Performance Panels, Melbourne
Picker and Packer
May, 2017 to August, 2017
Key Responsibilities:
 Efficiently carrying out daily activities such as collaborated with team members to complete
daily tasks including replenishing stock and updating inventories as required on daily basis
 Maintained cleanliness of the general working area and machinery and machinery in
accordance with company policies and OH&S standards/ industry standards daily
 Efficiently positioned components and materials, under instruction from leading hand on
regular basis
North Tay Est,Saudi Arabia
Production operator and process flow anlyser
December, 2009 to May, 2014
Key Responsibilities:
 Effectively created and managed production documentation for management team as
required

 Successfully inspected materials rocks, concrete and wood with project inspection
department on a regular basis
 Promptly notified equipment malfunction incident to the manager, senior officer or specialist
as required
 Efficiently worked across functions to improve operations, such as completing shipping
duties as required.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Monash Professional Pathways, Melbourne
March 2017 – Current
Professional Year Engineering
This course aims to develop Australian work place readiness in graduates.
Executive Diploma In Project Management, Malaysia
June 2016 – June 2016
This course aims to develop the basic understanding of project management.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Harmony Centre, Melbourne
March 2017 – Current
Member of the organising committee
Key responsibilities:
 volunteering in family events such as wild life night as a part of a committee on a
monthly basis
 Maintaining confidentiality whilst providing information and support services to the
Somali community in the local area, with close attention to detail

FURTHER TRAINING
 Trained on IT Salesforce CRM Administration & Development.
 Underwent in plant training in Embedded Systems Design, Development and Production
related to Electrical Metering
 From M/s TTL Ltd-Havel’s Group.
 Attended workshop on Backend VLSI Design Tools at JNTU.
 Participated in Computer Networking Workshop.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Comprehensive ability to understand various manufacturing processes such as joining
and assembly at micro or macro scales gained from working in a manufacturing company
 Ability to use Design Expert software to assist with the design and interpretation of
multi-factor experiments acquired though my final year project
 Competent user of design software such as Solidworks demonstrated through achieving a
high score in Manufacturing Drawing at university
 Solid foundation in processing non-metalic materials acquired through my internship
which assisted to understand the manufacturing process of Ceramics and Concrete.
NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Able to follow instructions and learn new skills quickly gained from working in different
sectors in production environments.
 Strong self and time management skills with proven ability to meet production deadlines
whilst working at Kingspan environment

 Good communication skills gained through working with a culturally diverse team by
listening to different opinions.
 Strong leadership skills proven by managing events as a member at the Harmony centre.