Kambiz Eqbal

About Kambiz Eqbal

Currently on a Domestic Temporary Assignment in New Orleans, where as an Industrial…

Experience

1. Industrial Engineer

   Boeing

   Jan 2023 — Present · Everett, WA, US

   Automation and Systems Integration: Directing Industrial Engineering initiatives for the integration of the 767-Tanker, and 737-Max aircraft into the Komax wire harness machine, automating processes to enhance safety and realize annual savings of $2 million while preventing injuries.• Scheduling Optimization: Managing scheduling and resource allocation to minimize idle equipment time and production errors; adapting to various production rate deviations for the 737-Max through constraint-based scheduling aligned with Boeing\'s Quality Management System (QMS), ergonomics and human factors considerations.• Strategic KPI Development: Developing and managing KPIs and executive reports to track and improve yield rates, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), among other metrics; supporting decision-making and resource management in critical areas.• Operations Management: Regularly analyzing production metrics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in the integration and manufacturing of aircraft electrical systems; optimizing lead times and production output.• Capacity and Headcount Analysis: Conducting operational efficiency assessments in aircraft shelf and panel manufacturing, achieving a 22% reduction in workforce requirements while preserving operational efficacy.• Leadership in Innovation, Ergonomics and Problem Solving: Championed Boeing’s problem-solving methodology to address and resolve issues such as the double-cutting of wires and excessive fatigue, enhancing process reliability and quality, as well as human errors; securing the winning position in Boeing’s 2023 cost-saving competition.• New Technology Integration: Evaluating new techniques and technological developments for integration into the production process and service operations.

Education

• Mazandaran University of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering, subfield of 'Systematic Planning and Analysis'

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master's degree, Systems Engineering