WALEED AHMED ALGHAMDI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 10 years of experience, including 8 years in the defense sector specializing in production systems, mechanical design, and military-grade engineering solutions. Demonstrated expertise in managing site operations, supervising technical teams, and delivering complex projects including turret systems and retrofit programs. Dedicated to driving innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Maintenance Supervisor
Aquat Food Industries Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
- Coordinated with technical teams to ensure smooth production operations.
Mechanical Engineer
Alstom Arabia Power Factory
King Abdullah Economic City
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Supported mechanical assembly and systems integration.
- Collaborated with QA/QC departments to align operations with engineering standards.
MRO Site Manager & Deputy Production Manager
JCD Defense LLC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Lead execution and commissioning of turret systems and mechanical components.
- Developed methodologies that improved production quality and reduced rework.
- Managed technical documentation, compliance, and quality audits.
- Provided mechanical support to cross-functional teams and managed training initiatives.
- Oversaw planning and implementation of operational strategies.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Production & Mechanical Systems Design
King Abdul-Aziz University (KAU)
Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaSkills
- Project Management
- Commissioning of Products
- Mechanical Systems Design
- Production Planning & Supervision
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Retrofit & Maintenance Operations
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Team Leadership & Communication
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, MS Project
- Site management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Maintenance Training (Levels 10, 20, 30, 40) – JCD (France/Belgium)
- Certified Quality Engineer for Retrofit Projects (JCD-Belgium)
- Lean Manufacturing Training – General Electric (GE)
- ABET Accredited Engineering Degree
- Accredited by the Saudi Council of Engineers (ID: 262738)
Graduation Project & Contributions
· Graduation Project: Y-6 Unmanned Copter
- Designed and developed a GPS-enabled UAV with a live-stream camera and ground station targeting system.
· Events:
- Organizer, Engineering Day (2014, 2015)
- Participant, Innovation Forum (2014)
- Participant, Best Engineering Design Competition (2013)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Upcoming Certifications
- Leadership Mastery Program
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
which will enhance strategic leadership and performance management capabilities.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MRO Site Manager & Deputy Production Manager
JCD Defense LLC
11.2017 - 05.2025
Mechanical Engineer
Alstom Arabia Power Factory
05.2016 - 05.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
Aquat Food Industries Company
10.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Production & Mechanical Systems Design
King Abdul-Aziz University (KAU)
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