About Abdul Babar

  • Gender  Male
  • Job Fuction  Quality Assurance/Quality Control 
  • Academic Level  Master’s Degree
  • Degree Title  Masters of Science in Management Engineering
  • Start Date  04-09-1995
  • End Date  30-04-1997
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About me

A seasoned engineering and operations professional with over 25 years of progressive leadership in mechanical fabrication, production planning, quality assurance, and plant management across the automotive, industrial equipment, and manufacturing sectors.

  • Education:

    • M.Sc. Management Engineering – University of Santo Tomas, Manila (1997)

    • B.Sc. Industrial Engineering – Adamson University, Manila (1995)

    • Diploma in Mechanical Technology – PBTE, Lahore (1989)

  • Key Expertise:

    • Mechanical fabrication & automation projects

    • Production planning, lean manufacturing, and Kaizen implementation

    • Quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45000, ISO 14000, TS 16949)

    • Plant operations, capacity expansion, and vendor development

    • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and internal trainings

    • New product development (automotive seats, radiators, A/C systems, generator sets)

  • Leadership Experience:

    • General Manager, Nuristaa (Pvt.) Ltd. – Overseeing custom processing equipment fabrication, vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and project management.

    • Manager Operations, Procon Engineering (MASTER Group) – Spearheaded cost reduction, HSE systems, fire safety, training center development, and plant expansion projects.

    • Manager Production Planning/Quality, Procon Engineering – Implemented lean/Kaizen, managed supplier audits, and led development of Honda and Atlas Honda seats and interior parts.

    • Project/Plant Manager, Kor Tech Auto Industries – Set up an aluminum radiator manufacturing plant, managed feasibility, sourcing, installation, and OEM negotiations.

    • Prior roles include Quality Assurance Manager (Sanpak), Production Engineer (Imperial Electric & Chemelectron).

  • Achievements:

    • Successfully developed automotive seating systems for Honda Civic, Honda City, Atlas Honda motorcycles, and Millat/Al-Ghazi tractors.

    • Established a new aluminum radiator plant, producing 20+ models for local and export markets.

    • Implemented multiple quality and productivity improvement programs in collaboration with JICA, SMEDA, and international partners.

  • Other Strengths:

    • Certified ISO Lead Auditor (ISO 9000:2008)

    • Strong technical training background (TQM, Kaizen, HSE, Supplier Management)

    • Multilingual: Urdu, English, Punjabi, and Filipino

Education

  • 1995 - 1997
    University of Santo Tomas, Manila

    Masters of Science in Management Engineering

    Thesis: ”Total Quality Management Practices in Selected ISO Certified Companies in Metro Manila”

Experience

  • 2022 - Present
    Nuristaa (Pvt.) Ltd.

    General Manager Mechanical Fabrication/ Automation

    Responsible for:
    Fabrication, testing, and commissioning of custom-made Processing Equipment
    Negotiate contracts with vendors to reduce costs and ensure quality of services
    Establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners to identify new opportunities and growth
    Develop and monitor budgets to ensure financial targets & cost-saving
    Ensure timely project completion and effective logistic arrangements
    Overall Management of Fabrication Facilities

  • 2017 - 2022
    Procon Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. (A MASTER Group Company)

    Manager Operations/HSE & Internal Trainings

    Responsible for:
    Cost Reduction Activities in plant
    Chairman 5S and Kaizen Steering Committees
    Projects coordination with respect to plant expansions and capacity expansions
    Implementation of HSE system in the company (ISO 45000)
    Fire and Safety Systems Implementation
    Fire and Evacuation Trainings and Drills
    HAZMAT Introduction and Training
    Companywide Risk Assessment and Personal Protection needs
    Internal Trainings Management
    Establishment of In House Training Center (in-plant Dojyo)
    Assist GM Plant in overall Plant Operation Management

  • 2010 - 2017
    Procon Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. (A MASTER Group Company)

    Manager Production Planning /Quality & Parts Development

    Achieving the production targets of production lines as per plan (Welding, Moulding, Sewing, Cushioning)
    Line Capacity Calculation & Line balancing in accordance with IE Department
    Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
    Team building and facilitation of team members
    Carry a friendly, polite but firm and authentic personality to resolve employee issues / concerns in a
    professional manner according to the policies
    Implementation of LEAN Manufacturing concept in all production lines
    Implementation and Training of associates regarding Kaizen System in all Production Lines
    Responsible for taking the corrective measures against the customer’s feedback
    Quality Assurance of vendor Supplied Parts
    Monitoring of the Supplied Parts Rejection Ratio and achieving the Quality Targets
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    Inspection, Testing and Approval of Newly Developed Parts
    Parts Suppliers Quality Audits
    Monthly Presentation of Quality Performance Report, Problems, Countermeasures and their Effectiveness to
    the Top Management and OEM Customer Managemet
    Testing and Evaluation of the Car Seats and calibration of tools and inspection instruments
    Monitoring Customer Claims and achieving the Quality Targets
    Training of QA and production Staff for latest Quality Assurance Tools
    Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 and KAIZEN Systems in the Company
    Management of New parts Development including Tooling/Dies, Machines & Equipment and materials sourcing
    and successful initial production runs
    Costing and Development and price approval of vendor parts
    Preparation of Development documents such as Development Plans, PQCT, Control Charts, FMEA
    Drawings and Data Control
    Management of New parts Development including Pricing, Tooling/Dies, Machines & Equipment and materials
    sourcing and successful initial production runs
    Development of Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Die Casting, Reaction Insert Molding (PU) , Heated Press parts
    (Molded Carpet/Trunk Lining/Roof Head Lining)
    Liaison with customer (HACPL/AHL) regarding new Seats, Sheet Metal and interior Parts Development
    Liaison with customer (MTL/AGTL) regarding Tractor Seats
    Costing and Development and price approval of vendor parts
    Search for suitable sources/suppliers for parts development
    SPEC Test and Trial of newly developed parts and Seat systems
    Product Validation Testing by Japanese Technology Partner for HACPL Car Seats
    Preparation of Development documents such as Development Plans, PQCT, Control Charts, One Point Lesson,
    FMEA
    Drawings and Design Data Control System
    Training of QA and Production Staff for latest Quality Assurance Tools
    Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 and KAIZEN Systems in the Company
    Chief Coordinator of Technical Assistance Program with SMEDA-JICA for Improvement of Factory
    Management

Expertise

Quality Management
ISO 9001
Production Management
TPS
Kaisen
Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
5S
Occupational Health and Safety

Languages

English
Proficient
Urdu
Proficient
Punjabi
Proficient

Portfolio

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