Riyadh Al Haimd
About Riyadh Al Haimd
Riyadh Al Haimd is a Quality Engineer with expertise in Six Sigma, currently working at ABC Group in Toronto, Canada. He has extensive experience in quality engineering and mechanical engineering, having held various roles in Iraq, Canada, and Bahrain over a career spanning several decades.
Current Position at ABC Group
Riyadh Al Haimd currently serves as a Quality Engineer specializing in Six Sigma at ABC Group. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives within the organization. His role involves applying Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and product quality in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to his current role, Riyadh Al Haimd worked as a Quality Engineer at Linamar Corporation from 2016 to 2017 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He also held a position at Active Exhaust Corp. from 2014 to 2016 in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His experience in these roles focused on implementing quality control measures and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Academic Background in Engineering
Riyadh Al Haimd has a robust academic background in engineering. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology in Iraq, completing his studies from 1988 to 1992. He then pursued further education at Jami'at Baghdad, where he obtained a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from 1999 to 2002, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field from 2002 to 2007.
Professional Experience in Bahrain
Riyadh Al Haimd has significant professional experience in Bahrain. He worked as an Associate Dean at Gulf University from 2008 to 2013, where he contributed to academic leadership and program development. Additionally, he served as a Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant at Aluminium Bahrain for nine months in 2012 to 2013, focusing on quality improvement initiatives.
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Riyadh Al Haimd has implemented several quality improvement initiatives. He utilized Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) principles to reduce process setting time and developed a quality management system that aligns with ISO 9001:2015 and AITF 16949:2016 standards. He also conducted Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize process parameters and applied Toyota Production System principles to enhance production efficiency.