Aadal Saeed

About Aadal Saeed

As a seasoned engineering leader with a knack for turning innovative ideas into reality, I\'ve spent the last 10 years steering design teams and bringing multi-million dollar projects to life. My passion for design illuminates every project I undertake, from designing consumer products, developing software and to contributing to impactful charity initiatives.I have a proven track record of successfully guiding product launches from initiation to completion. My expertise covers the entire program lifecycle, incorporating strategic project management, robust development processes, technical design, and cross-functional collaboration.Let\'s connect and explore opportunities to contribute to impactful and successful projects together.

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   Suncast Corporation

   Jan 2023 — Present · Batavia, IL, US

   Directed a team of 15 product engineers in developing outdoor consumer products, achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate.Led large-scale technical programs, aligning business priorities with strategic outcomes.Managed R&D and tooling capital expenses totaling $15M per quarter.Implement value engineering initiatives, resulting in cost savings of $2M+ annually.Developed mitigation plans and drive problem resolution using root cause analysis.Translated technical requirements into actionable plans and PRDs for efficient project delivery.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Master of Science - MS, Product Design and Development Management

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2015 — 2018