Salim N.
About Salim N.
Salim N. is the Engineering Design Lead for New Product Development at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in the material handling industry and a strong background in mechanical engineering.
Current Role at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas
Salim N. currently holds the position of Engineering Design Lead - New Product Development at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing multiple systems and prototype build activities. His expertise in CAD and numerical analysis supports the design and testing of new products. Salim plays a crucial role in the creative problem-solving aspects of new product development.
Experience as Sr. Design Engineer
From 2019 to 2021, Salim N. served as a Senior Design Engineer in the New Product Development Group at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. In this role, Salim was instrumental in leading the design and development of a new mid-size IC cushion tire forklift truck specifically tailored for the US market. His extensive background in the material handling industry was key to the successful development of the product.
Background with Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA)
Before his roles at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Salim N. worked at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA). From 2017 to 2019, he served as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the Option Design Group. Prior to that, he was a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Current Production Group from 2016 to 2017. His early career at MCFA began as a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Salim N. achieved a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. His education provided him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Cooperative Education and Early Internships
Salim N. gained early industry experience through various internships and cooperative education positions. He worked as a Cooperative Education Student at the University of Houston from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he interned as a Mechanical Design Engineer at MCFA from 2014 to 2015, a Structural Engineering Intern at PBK Architects Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and a Civil Engineering Intern at AECOM in 2013.