Ziya Pashai
About Ziya Pashai
Ziya Pashai is a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in designing automation systems for high-volume plastic parts used in the automotive industry. He currently works at ABC Group, where he focuses on project management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work at ABC Group
Ziya Pashai has been employed at ABC Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing projects, detailing fixture designs that adhere to ergonomic standards, and ensuring that quality testing and safety standards are met for finished products. His work involves designing specialized equipment such as guillotine cutters, IR welders, sonic welders, and servo-motor 3 axis gantry cutters. He also conducts cost analysis for new projects and leads continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing machine efficiency.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Ziya Pashai has held various engineering positions prior to his current role. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Woodbridge Foam Corp for four months in 2012. In 2014, he served as a Production Engineer at Transform Automotive for three months and as a Sales Assistant at HTS Engineering for four months. He also worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Almac Industrial Systems for two months in 2016 and as a Seismograph Technician at Oza Inspections Ltd for three months in 2013. Additionally, he was a Research Assistant in the Biomedical Engineering Faculty at the University of Waterloo for three months in 2012.
Expertise in Automation Systems
Ziya Pashai has developed expertise in designing automation systems specifically for high-volume plastic parts utilized by major automotive companies, including GM, FCA, Ford, and Toyota. His work often involves setting up manufacturing lines for air-box assemblies and addressing plant downtime issues using Six Sigma lean manufacturing methods. This expertise allows him to contribute significantly to the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing processes.
Education and Qualifications
Ziya Pashai studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2009 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in mechanical design principles and engineering practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
In his current role and previous positions, Ziya Pashai has led continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing machine efficiency. He frequently travels to the United States to address plant downtime issues, applying Six Sigma lean manufacturing methods to optimize production processes. His focus on cost analysis for new projects further supports his commitment to improving operational performance.