Syed Waqas Ahmed is seeking an entry-level position in mechanical engineering. He has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Huddersfield. As a student, he led a team project that saved a pump manufacturing company from bankruptcy. For his final year project, he designed an improved waste recycling system for the Middle East. He has work experience as a trainee maintenance engineer and warehouse operative.

1. Syed Waqas Ahmed
BENG (Hons) Mechanical Engineer
31-A Central Avenue, Fartown, Huddersfield HD2 1DA
H: 01484615065 M: 07526661005
E-Mail: swahmed@hotmail.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/syed-waqas-ahmed-a0217396
PROFILE
An adaptable and responsible graduate seeking an entry level position in Mechanical Engineering, and Aims to
increase the knowledge in the field and aspires to become a successful engineer by gaining valuable skills. . Have
successfullycombinedmystudieswithworkandothercommitmentsduring the degree, showing myself to be self-
motivated,organisedandcapable of working under pressure. Has a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to
problemsolvingandadrive tosee thingsthroughto completion.Enjoyworking onmyowninitiative or in a team. In
short, I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and eager to learn and have and also has the advantage of being
bilingual and can interact with people, any age group.
EDUCATION
2010-2013 University Of Huddersfield Achievement: 2:2
 Modules included: Mathematics & Computer aided design, Thermo Fluids, Analysis of Materials, Machine
Dynamics, Engineering and Design principles, Manufacturing and Enterprise Dynamic analysis and Control,
AerodynamicsandComputational fluiddynamics,DesignAnalysis,Final yearproject(Mechanical),Projectquality
and Production management.
 Group leaderof thirdyearteamprojectto preventaPump manufacturingcompanyfromgettingbankrupt within
the given limit of 8 decisions and find a way to stabilise the companies situation.
o I gatheredmyteamand establishedmilestonestoachieve smallergoals to reach the desired achievement.
o I assigned Group task to each team member so that everyone is involved in the project and weekly setup
the meeting to review and track the progress.
o Because of the organisedteamworkwe notonlymanagedtopull out the companyfrom the drop zone but
also into a stage where it started profiting.
o We managedtocomplete the taskwell before the deadline andinarecord 7 decisions,andwe passed with
very good marks.
 Chose myown final yearprojectof a waste recyclingcollectionsystemin The Middle eastusingmyowndesign of
a skip to effectively control the land becoming barren and help develop ECO friendly environment.
o I researched on the current system used in the GCC countries and compared it to the system used by EU
countries.
o I re-designed the skip and created a model using Solid works 3D software.
o I researched on where would the system best work i.e. social sites or industrial site.
o I then researched on the businesses who deal with the recycling programme, and after thorough search I
found out there is no company at the moment that would provide services similar to mine.
o My project was appreciated by my appointed Tutor and I achieved a very good grades.
2009-2010 University Of Huddersfield
Foundation of Engineering and Computing Science.

2. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
2013-2014 Trainee Maintenance Engineer
 Workedinfine yarntextile industry asa trainee engineerwhere myresponsibilities included continuous running
of the equipments and machineries and to improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of costly
breakdownsanddevelopstrategiesto improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production
processes.
 Developedagoodcommunicationskills as well as understanding the importance of carrying out my duties with
utmost responsibility. I have also developed health and safety drills as well as time keeping skills.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2015-2016 (3 months) Warehouse Operative
 WorkedinGood's inDepartmentwhere dutiesincludedansweringdoors,bookinginnew and refurbished stocks
using scanners and computer system;
 Making sure all the stock is booked in on time and put away in its required location.
 Developedskillssuchasaccomplishingtaskbeforethe deadline,be more responsible of the task given to me and
most importantly be very organized to make work easier.
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
2014-2015 Manager At Fast Food
 I worked in a busy local takeaway as a manager.
 Responsibilities were managing stock, answering customer queries, placing orders, handling cash.
 Assigning shifts, handling wages and appointing new staff.
 During closing time counting the total income for the day, making sure place is tidy and clean and closing the
place with responsibility.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 AutoCAD,Solidworks, MSc Adamssoftware,MicrosoftOffice, AnsysSoftware 14.0,WeldingandCNCMachining.
 Expertise usingsolidworks,AutoCAD;100+ hours parametricsketching,solidmodelling,draftingandassemblies.
MEMBERSHIP
 Student member Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
 Member of University of Huddersfield Cricket Team.
INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
 I enjoy reading a variety of different genres my favourite being horror as I enjoy a thrill.
 I enjoyplayingavarietyof different sports as I like to stay healthy, I enjoy playing cricket, football, and playing
hockey and much more.
 I am a verysociable personandhave enjoyeddoingvoluntarywork locally, I also like to interact with my friends
and go out with my friends.
 I like toplayaround withappliancesand try to fix them to develop me technical skills. I like to design different
mechanical objects using design software.
REFERENCES
References available on request.