Morhaf Ali
Västerås
Summary
Dynamic Technical Manager with a proven track record at Northvolt R&D, excelling in project leadership and team development. Expertise in formulating SOPs and optimizing equipment functionality, I have successfully enhanced production capacities and ensured timely order fulfillment, showcasing strong communication and quality control skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical project Manager
Northvolt R&D
Västerås
03.2023 - Current
- I have been tasked with overseeing the technical projects related to the pouch/coin cells production line
- This role involves formulating Work Instructions (WI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), along with the optimization of equipment functionality and workflow efficiency
- In addition, I have been instrumental in building a cohesive team to enhance production capacities and ensure the timely fulfillment of customer orders
- Within this capacity, I am responsible for the complete lifecycle of the pouch department, including the recruitment, training, and leadership of the pouch team
- This entails comprehensive management spanning from materials and equipment oversight to workflow orchestration and deadline adherence
- Furthermore, I am accountable for procurement activities, quality checks, and the execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for a new production line with substantial capacity
Process Engineer
Northvolt R&D
Västerås
10.2021 - 03.2023
- In collaboration with the engineering team, our objective is to enhance and optimize the R&D machinery across various departments
- As a process engineer, I play a pivotal role in the continuous improvement and implementation of new designs for the pouch, coin, and electrode departments
- This entails a dynamic approach to refining and upgrading existing processes to ensure optimal performance and innovation within these key areas
- I have applied for patents for several projects I developed during my engineering role, including:
- A manual Z-stacking machine designed to handle sensitive pouch cells
- A puncher designed for Karl Fisher test
- A machine created for the disposal of hazardous liquid wastes
Pouch/Coin cells production Technician leader
Northvolt R&D
Västerås
02.2020 - 10.2021
- It was a big challenge for me to be the first person who ran the whole pouch line and made WI & SOPs together with optimizing the equipment's and workflow and building the team to increase our production and follow the customers’ orders in time
- Hiring, Training, and leading pouch team it was my responsibility in that department, with managing everything from materials, equipment's and workflow and deadline for work from A to Z
Project engineer
Gasum AB
Linköping
11.2018 - 03.2019
- I successfully concluded an internship at Gasum AB in Linköping, spanning from November 26, 2018, to March 22, 2019
- This internship was conducted within the framework of the project development department situated in Linköping, where resources pertinent to project development and research and development (R&D) initiatives for Gasum Sweden are concentrated
CEO and founder
FOM factory for cleaning materials industry
01.2014 - 01.2015
- I served as the CEO and founder of FOM Factory for the cleaning materials industry from 2014 to 2015 in Syria
- This endeavour posed a significant challenge as I assumed the responsibility of orchestrating operations comprehensively to achieve the goals set for the factory
- My role encompassed overseeing all aspects, from inception to execution
- Key responsibilities involved managing the production line, starting from the mixing stage through to final assembly, and streamlining the workflow
- Additionally, I facilitated meetings for import and export interactions with both customers and suppliers
- Collaborating with chemists and designers, I spearheaded internal and external enhancements for the products, contributing to their refinement and optimization
Chemical Engineering Technician
Haj-Hussein oil factories
Hama
09.2008 - 08.2013
- During my degree, I was engaged in the field of olive oil treatment, specifically in Olive Oil Treatment factories located in Hama Governorate
Chemical Reactor Operator
AL-Baath University
Homs
08.2010 - 09.2011
- In 2011, I was involved in water treatment utilizing a membrane biological reactor (MBR) at AL-Baath University
Chemical Engineer
AL-Baath University
Homs
10.2009 - 07.2011
- I collaborated on a project involving the promotion centrifuge for the separation of suspended solids from olive oil
- This initiative resulted in an appreciation certification and a gold medal, acknowledging the significance of our contributions
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
KTH
Stockholm, SwedenBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kiron Open Higher Education
Berlin, GermanyBachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Homs University
Homs, Syria12-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Standard operating procedures
- Work instructions
- Equipment optimization
- Quality control
- Factory acceptance testing
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Project leadership
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- Swedish
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/18/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Swedish
- Marital Status: Married
Driving Licence
Sweden, B
Certification
. Diploma in project management
International Business Management Institute (IBMI), Germany
. Battery accelerator program
Northvolt, Greenhouse Issued Nov 2023
. Invention Patent in Centrifuge Separator to Purification Oils from Suspended Solids
World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO
Issued Aug 2011
. CERTIFICATE in Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Issued Jan 2019, Credential ID Y28C49LVKSTP
. CERTIFICATE in Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Issued Apr 2017, Credential ID BMUL8X8JXRGN
. CERTIFICATE in Applications in Engineering Mechanics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Credential ID D6QDJQKGA7QV
. CERTIFICATE in Advanced Writing
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education I Coursera
Issued Sep 2019, Credential ID NDD5AQRNGRJ4
. and more
Accomplishments
. Developing a Membrane Biological Reactor (MBRs) – AL-Baath University, 2012.
. Invention patent of centrifuge separator to Purification Oils from suspended solids in Oct 2008.
. Designing a Waste disposal system: The device was developed to address the waste disposal system using a more efficient and modern approach, moving away from the primitive methods previously used. I designed the device to have a self-cleaning mechanism after waste disposal.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical project Manager
Northvolt R&D
03.2023 - Current
Process Engineer
Northvolt R&D
10.2021 - 03.2023
Pouch/Coin cells production Technician leader
Northvolt R&D
02.2020 - 10.2021
Project engineer
Gasum AB
11.2018 - 03.2019
CEO and founder
FOM factory for cleaning materials industry
01.2014 - 01.2015
Chemical Reactor Operator
AL-Baath University
08.2010 - 09.2011
Chemical Engineer
AL-Baath University
10.2009 - 07.2011
Chemical Engineering Technician
Haj-Hussein oil factories
09.2008 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
KTH
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kiron Open Higher Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Homs University
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