Muhammad Kashan Akhtar Qureshi
About Muhammad Kashan Akhtar Qureshi
Muhammad Kashan Akhtar Qureshi is a Paint Process Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently working at General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario. He has a strong background in turbomachines, metal machining processes, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, complemented by advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role as Paint Process Engineer
Muhammad Kashan Akhtar Qureshi currently serves as a Paint Process Engineer at General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of coating processes, including conversion, Cathodic Electrodeposition (CED), and automotive spray painting, to enhance the efficiency and quality of paint applications in automotive manufacturing.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Prior to his current role, Muhammad worked at General Motors as a Process Engineer - Paint in 2019 for a duration of 10 months in Oshawa. During this time, he focused on optimizing paint processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards within the manufacturing environment.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Muhammad holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Concordia University, where he specialized in Thermo-Fluid and Propulsion / Process Optimization, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Sciences from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, graduating in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in turbomachines and metal machining processes.
Professional Experience in Manufacturing and Production
Muhammad has a diverse background in manufacturing and production roles. He has worked as a Continuous Process Improvement Engineer at Alexandria Moulding, a Production Specialist at North American Ingredients Inc., and held various positions at Indus Motor Company Ltd, including Trainee Engineer, Production Engineer, and Assistant Manager. His experience includes preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementing Lean Six Sigma tools, and managing production processes.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Muhammad possesses comprehensive technical skills relevant to his field. He has in-depth knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), the Toyota Production System (TPS), and is proficient in software tools such as ANSYS Fluent, AutoCAD, Oracle CRM, and SAP modules MM and PP. His hands-on experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, supports his ability to enhance production efficiency.