Bilal Said
About Bilal Said
Bilal Said serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Upwing Energy, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Raytheon, Eaton, and Testek Solutions.
Work at Upwing Energy
Bilal Said currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Upwing Energy, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Cerritos, California, where he is responsible for overseeing engineering and operational strategies. Prior to this, he was the Vice President of Engineering and Product Development at Upwing Energy for six months in 2023. His leadership in these roles focuses on enhancing product development and operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Raytheon
Bilal Said has extensive experience at Raytheon, where he worked in various engineering roles from 1995 to 2002. He began as a Structural Engineer from 1995 to 1997, followed by a position as a Senior Engineer from 1997 to 2000, and later served as Engineering Manager from 2000 to 2002. His tenure at Raytheon provided him with a solid foundation in engineering management and technical project leadership.
Experience at Eaton
Bilal Said held multiple positions at Eaton from 2006 to 2019. He served as Global Chief Engineer for Cylinders, Servo Valves, Brake Calipers, and Power Units for seven years. He also worked as Senior Manager for New Product Launches from 2013 to 2015 and as Senior Strategic Manager for Manufacturing Footprint from 2015 to 2019. His roles at Eaton involved significant responsibilities in product development and strategic management within a large division.
Education and Expertise
Bilal Said holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University, where he studied Structures, Fatigue, and Materials. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi. Additionally, he completed an Executive MBA at Wichita State University. His educational background is complemented by expertise in various engineering disciplines, including software, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic engineering.
Achievements in Engineering and Operations
Bilal Said has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic product line planning, resulting in increased sales and EBITDA by over 15% year-over-year. He has successfully launched multi-million-dollar products across diverse industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, hydropower, injection molding, and wind markets. His experience includes leading multi-site technical management projects across Europe and Asia, as well as restructuring engineering teams to enhance customer-facing capabilities.