Subject: Project Manager, Continuous Improvement/Design/Manufacturing/Production Manager

I am writing to express my interest in a Project Manager position. With over 20 years of experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, and EPC initiatives, I deliver projects within approved scope, schedule, cost, and quality constraints while maintaining a strong focus on safety and stakeholder satisfaction.

My career spans mining, shipbuilding, aerospace, automotive, construction, and industrial manufacturing environments, where I have led projects through all PMBOK process groups—from Initiating and Planning through Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. I have developed integrated project management plans incorporating scope definition, WBS development, schedule and cost baselines, resource management plans, quality management plans, risk registers, and communications strategies to ensure alignment between business objectives and execution outcomes, to drive cost-effective results across the full project life cycle focusing on continuous improvement using 5S, lean manufacturing and 6 Sigma.

As a hands-on Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering, along with PMP certification, and formal training in Total Quality Management, maintenance, ISO 9001 and 3D SolidWorks CSWA, I combine strong technical judgment with disciplined project management practices. I have led cross-functional teams and stakeholders. My leadership approach emphasizes clear role definition, priority setting, and performance monitoring, while mentoring technical teams, to foster collaboration and accountability. I bring leadership in early detection of quality and safety issues, cost-conscious problem-solving.

I have extensive experience in manufacturing, estimating resources, cost control, and integrated change control to manage variations, change orders, and contract compliance. Through structured communications management, I have acted as the primary point of contact and liaison between project teams, clients, vendors, regulators, and senior leadership, providing transparent performance reporting, milestone tracking, proactive escalation of risks and issues, sustaining stakeholders’ engagement, integrating lessons learned and implementing corrective actions.

Quality and risk management have been central to my project delivery approach. I have planned and implemented quality assurance and control processes to ensure deliverables met defined requirements, standards, and acceptance criteria. In parallel, I have led risk identification, qualitative analysis, and response planning to mitigate technical, safety, schedule, cost, risks, preventing delays, rework and cost overruns and enabling informed decision-making. These approaches have enabled measurable results, including productivity improvements of up to 30%, significant cost reductions, and strong safety performance by reducing accidents by 75%.

Being a strong candidate for this position, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can add value to your company.

Sincerely,

Antoine Hindeleh, PMP, P.Eng., CSWA

SUMMARY:

Experienced leader, offering over 20 years of experience managing EPC projects, products lifecycle, from design, manufacturing to plants layout enhancement.
Registered Professional Engineer in Canada with B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Design, manufacturing & Industrial specialization
Expert at Design For Assembly and Manufacturing/Maintenance (DFAM).
Constantly thrived for continuous improvement, and optimization across all facets and employing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 5 Whys, DMAIC and 6 Sigma.
Led projects through all PMBOK process groups—from Initiating and Planning through Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing, delivering results and projects within time and budget.
Well-versed at delivering through cross-functional teams and maintaining compliance to quality, safety, statutory, standards and ethical codes.
Adept at building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A strong believer of training, mentoring and empowering employees to build strong teams, sustain business growth and profitability across short- and long-term horizons.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced workplace accidents by 75% through ergonomic design and plant layout.
Boosted quality and productivity by 30% with Lean tools and employee empowerment.
Slashed manufacturing, installation, and maintenance costs by 25% through standardization.
Delivered early on high-value projects by eliminating non-value-added activities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

*DIRECTOR, COMPETENCY ASSESSOR AND MENTOR 04/2016 to present

HQ-EOD Engineering & Operations Development Ltd, BC, Canada

Projects:

Improving plants layout and efficiency of SME, BC, Canada, valued 250K $: AHEAD OF TIME.
Under National Shipbuilding Strategy NSS; Offshore Fishery & Science Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guards CCG OFSV 1 & 2, combined values 2.5 B $: DESIGN & PRODUCTION ON SCHED.

Achievements:

Standardised documentation (ISO 9001, SOP, maintenance manuals), enforced DFAM practices, approved designs (SW 3D & 2D) to ensure readiness and reduce rework.
Managed multiple industrial projects simultaneously with strict time and budget.
Conceived innovative ergonomics plant layout and material flow, for 30% cost savings.
Engineered comprehensive reports detailing solutions, to mitigate installation risks.
Enhanced operations and deliverablesto conform with industry and safety standards.
Reduced non-value-added activities by using process mapping, Lean, 5S and 6 Sigma.
Authored Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP) as per EGBC guidance.
Mentored and assessed competencies ofyoung engineers & EITsfor EGBC licensing.

*SENIOR SYSTEMS SAFETY ENGINEER 11/2023 to 11/2024

*SENIOR LIAISON/PRODUCTION SUPPORT ENGINEER 04/2017 to 11/2023

Seaspan Vancouver Shipyard, BC, Canada

Projects:

Under NSS; Polar Icebreaker for CCG, valued 350 M $: DESIGN PHASE AHEAD OF SCHED.
Under NSS; 16 Multi-Purpose Vessels MPV for CCG, combined value 16 B $: DESIGN PHASE ON SCHED .
Under NSS; Offshore Fishery & Science Vessels OFSV 3 for CCG, valued 790 M $: DESIGN & PROD. ON SCHED.
Under NSS; Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel OOSV for CCG, valued 1.5 B $: DESIGN & PROD. ON SCHED.
Under NSS; Joint Support Ship JSS 1 & 2 for the Canadian Navy, combined values 4.1 B $: DESIGN & PROD ON SCHED .
Under NSS; Polar Icebreaker for CCG, valued 750 M $: PROTOTYPE ON SCHED .

Achievements:

Managed multiple vessels/projects design, fabrication, installation and production support of 6 manufacturing shops simultaneously.
Spearheaded 75+ cross-functional safety workshops using Lean, systems 3D models review, using risks Bowtie analysis tools, CGR software and MS project with global teams.
Coordinated with regulatory bodies (DNV, LR, SOLAS, MARPOL), resolved Non-Conformance Reports NCRs and proposed design improvement from manufacturability, maintenance, and safety point of view.
Achieved impressive 500+ days LTI-free, through risk assessment and field coordination.
Approved as built documentation and systems designs of piping, outfitting, HVAC, and equipment installation / modification, while managing changes.
Engineered proactive solutions, ensuring marine standards compliance.
Liaised with cross-functional teams to improve operational flow and quality.
Delivered projects 3-6 months ahead of schedule by eliminating bottlenecks and managing systems design/BOM changes.
Applied DFMA to improve maintainability, reduce defects and streamline production.
Orchestrated with yard Area Managers the process planning, Manpower, materials and machining requirement to maintain projects within budget and time.

*SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER & AFTER SALES SUPPORT 01/2015 to 04/2016

WhiteWater West Industries Inc, BC, Canada

Projects:

Miami Zoo water park redesign, Florida, USA, valued 60 M $: ON SCHED .
Disabled person boat design Austin Water Park, TX, USA, valued 5 M $: ON SCHED.
Guian Water Park, China, valued 112 M $: ON SCHED.
Callaway Water Flume Theme Park, Calgary, Canada, valued 35 M $: SAVED WARRANTY PENALTY
Ramayana Water Park, Thailand, valued 120 M $: SAVED WARRANTY PENALTY

Achievements:

Reduced warranty costs by 1M$ by enhancing customer support and documentation.
Improved the boats and mechanical systems’ design, inspection and testing.
Spearheaded Lean principles that reduced design, installation and maintenance time.
Optimized water parks’ equipment design, installation and BOM, using SolidWorks.
Led continuous improvement by applying FMEA & DFAM in 4 global waterpark projects.
Coached junior engineers on design-for-maintenance, products safety & sustainability.
Developed client-focused SOPs, quality auditing during construction and risk-mitigation solutions in post-installation support.
Managed water parks construction by implementing risk-mitigation solutions and supporting quality auditing, while improving communication with stakeholders.

*SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER / MANAGER 01/2013 to 01/2015

Sepro Mineral Systems, BC, Canada

DMS Pilot Plant, BC, Canada, valued3 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
DMS Production lines, S. Africa, valued15 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.

Led design and launch of 5 NPI product lines by proper 3D presentation to sales.
Enhanced safety 75% by optimizing ergonomics plant and warehousing layouts.
Improved maintenance efficiency 25% by simplifying SOP & maintenance procedures.
Enhanced operational and design 25% through cross-team data collection & analysis, testing and process optimization to draw actionable insights.
Developed project plans to communicate technical requirements to global vendors.

*ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING MANAGER 12/2010 to 01/2013

RMS-ROSS Corporation, BC, Canada

Projects:

Hatch Copper mining, BC, Canada, combined values 130 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Gold mining, Alaska, USA, valued 60 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Gold mining, Nevada, USA, valued 115 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.

Achievements:

Led and executed 10 company-wide Lean manufacturing projects, reducing waste and improving flow using SOP, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S that cut defects by 25%.
Pioneered “Module Design” for product standardization, reducing cycle time, parts orderand inventory while increasing profitability 50%.
Solved technical & procurement issues and reported progress to the president.
Transformed the projects (valued 300 M $)needs into actionable plans.
Improved team performance 75% through implementing SolidWorks as a new design software, staff training, mentoring and empowering.
Initiatedthe company’s CAPEX expansion ideas and production cells arrangement.
Coordinated with clients and contractors for on-time delivery and safety compliance.

*PROJECTS DESIGN & PRODUCTION ENGINEER 04/2008 to 12/2010

Cascade Aerospace Inc, BC, Canada

Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 plane conversion from passenger to cargo for Nord-flyg Swedish airlines valued 130 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Fuselage in Training FuT tooling for DND military airplane C130 J valued 275 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.

Reduced downtime and cost 30% by implementing DFAM, Root Cause Analysis andstreamlining NCRs, PRs and CRs documentation processes, in compliance with ISO 9001.
Pioneered the “Lego Design” to reduce parts and installation time 30%, using SW.
Led the Q400 Dash 8 airplane conversion design from passenger to cargo and created military plane C-130J fuselage jigs, within tight budget and on schedule.
Supervised, coached and empowered young engineers on drawings deliveries/review.

*PRODUCT MANUFACTURING & QC/QA ENGINEER 12/2004 to 04/2008

Medical International Technologies & Group Tekdata, QC, Canada

Projects:

6 Alstom metro cars models, Montreal, Canada, valued 260 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Injectors without needles, Montreal, Canada, valued 10 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.

Achievements:

Improved FAI, MRB, SPC inspection/testing procedures, in compliance with ISO 9001.
Spearhead jig design and processes ensuring 95% consistency of products.
Boosted acceptance and accuracy 25% by matching designs with factory capabilities.

*ENGINEERING DESIGN LEAD & PROJECT MANAGER 08/1997 to 10/2004

Mercedes-Benz, Egypt

Design and manufacturing of various tippers, trailers, silos, tankers, United Nations, Iraq, Algeria, S. Africa, combined values 550 M $: ON SCHED.
Plant layout and jigs of new factory, UAE, valued 760 M $: ON SCHED.
Plant layout and jigs of new factory, Egypt, valued 550 M $: ON SCHED.
Relocating the Engineering Department, Egypt, valued 25 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Redesign of defected manholes, Egypt, valued 4.5 M $: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Quality Assurance of spare parts, Germany: AHEAD OF SCHED.
Design of 2 companies’ official logos, Egypt & UAE: BECAME OFFICIAL LOGOS.

Pioneered and implemented 30+ vehicle platforms for global export.
Acceleratedmanufacturingprocesses by improving plant layout, designing ergonomic material handling, reducing defected supplied parts by 75%, using 5S and 6 Sigma.
Designed inspection catalogues to reduce quality inspection time by 50%.
Engineered feasibility studies, CAPEX, planning & scheduling using MS Project, for therelocation of Engineering 150 Km to the factory, without disrupting production.
Reviewed assembly, detail drawings and Work Break Down Structure WBS.
Acted as an internal auditor during the implementation of ISO 9001.
Ensured designs complianceto the plant machining capabilities to reduce outsourcing.
Prepared technical documents and specifications, for biding the different products using AutoCad, Word and Excel, ensuring compliance with plant capabilities.
Implemented control measures and maintenance SOP for inspection and testing of all the products and factory assets systems during commissioning.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D/2D: SolidWorks/Autocad/review 5S, 5 Whys, DMAIC, 6 Sigma Data collection

Continuous Improvement Project & Field Management KPI improvement

Total Quality Management Cost Estimation/Optimization CAPEX Planning

Lean Manufacturing Operations & Excellence Standards Compliance

Factory Maintenance & Fabrication Ergonomics & OHSA compliance Manpower planning

Procurement & Vendor Evaluation ISO 9001, QA, QC, internal audit Process optimization

Design to capabilities/requirements Design for Assembly/Maintenance Documentation

New Product Introduction, NPI MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel MS PowerPoint, Teams

Safety Engineering: HIRA, BowTie IFS, ARAS, JIRA, ERP NCR closure

SOFT SKILLS

Customers & Safety oriented Troubleshooting Problem Solving

Spearheading change Detail-orientation skills Organizational skills

Analytical skills Communication skills Proactive approach

Ownership & perseverance Adaptability and setting priorities Results driven

Diligence Coaching and mentoring Decision-making

Team Leadership Cross-Functional Coordination

CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer/P.Eng., in Canada
Project Manager Professional, PMP
Certified SolidWorks Associate, CSWA
Certification in Six Sigma

EDUCATION

Certificate in Layout & Design of Process Plant Equipment & Piping System – EPIC - Canada
Certificate in Practical Stress Analysis for Design Engineers -Engineering Contract Services - USA
Diploma in Vehicles Maintenance & WHMIS - Aviron Technical Institute - Canada
Diploma in Total Quality Management (TQM) - American University in Cairo – Egypt
Diploma in German Language - Goethe Institute - Egypt
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering - Cairo University – Egypt

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English: Fluent French: Fluent German: Intermediate Arabic: Native