Ibrahim Benchlikha

Reliability Engineer @USG

Greenville, MS, US

Inventory Optimization: Expanded storeroom capacity by purchasing a new forklift and redesigning aisle layouts to increase space efficiency and accessibility- Hose Assembly Station: Designed and implemented an in-house hose cutting and fitting station, significantly reducing external sourcing costs and improving turnaround time- Tooling Design for Press Machine: Engineered and built new die plates for press machines, improving hole precision in tiles, reducing rework, and enhancing customer satisfaction- Water Recirculation System: Designed a closed-loop water cooling system for a high-load gearbox, cutting water consumption and saving costs associated with city-supplied water- Obsolete Inventory Management: Audited and eliminated outdated or unused items plant-wide, freeing up storage and operational space for future projects- Bale Breaker Redesign: Investigated and solved bale feeding issues by proposing mechanical improvements for handling overly dense bales- Failure Mitigation Projects: • Recommended preventive solutions to address spray tip clogging due to paint buildup. • Analyzed kiln bearing failures, contributing solutions to minimize downtime and extend bearing life.