Majid El Achkar
About Majid El Achkar
Majid El Achkar is a Customer Project Manager at Jbt Foodtech in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in mechanical design and project management. He has a background in engineering education and has worked in various roles across multiple companies in Sweden and the United States.
Work at JBT FoodTech
Majid El Achkar has been employed at JBT FoodTech since 2014, currently serving as a Customer Project Manager. His role involves overseeing customer projects and actively participating in the sales process, which highlights his ability to integrate project management with customer relations. Previously, he held positions at JBT FoodTech as a Project Manager from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Designer from 2008 to 2013. His experience at JBT FoodTech spans over a decade, during which he has managed projects primarily in the Middle East.
Education and Expertise
Majid El Achkar holds a Master of Science degree from Luleå University of Technology, which he completed in 2004. Prior to that, he studied Mechanical Engineering at Mid Sweden University, earning his Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in mechanical design and project management.
Background in Mechanical Design
Before joining JBT FoodTech, Majid El Achkar worked in various mechanical design roles. He was a Mechanical Designer at Spektrakon Ab for one month in 2004 and at Knightec Ab for one year from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Designer for Electrical Systems at BAE Systems Hägglunds Ab from 2004 to 2007. His early career also included a position as a Maintenance Worker at Domsjö Fabriker Ab from 2002 to 2004.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
In his current role as Customer Project Manager, Majid El Achkar leads a team of 10 to 25 colleagues from various departments for each project. This demonstrates his strong cross-functional leadership skills and ability to manage diverse teams effectively. His expertise in international project management is particularly evident in his work on projects in the Middle East.