Refaat Elsadi

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with 15 years of GCC and MENA experience specializing in kitchens, cabinetry, wardrobes, joinery manufacturing, interior fit-out systems, and custom multi-material production environments. Experienced in full-cycle project development from client consultation and concept design to technical detailing, production coordination, site support, and final delivery.

Strong expertise across both wood-based and stainless steel manufacturing industries, including modular cabinet systems, commercial kitchens, custom furniture, foodservice equipment, and architectural interior solutions. Proven track record in developing manufacturing systems, optimizing workflows, reducing production errors, and improving engineering efficiency through modular libraries, automation systems, and production-ready technical solutions.

Experienced in handling high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects while coordinating between clients, consultants, production teams, installation teams, and management to ensure accurate execution and high-quality delivery standards.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Kitchen & Wardrobe Systems • Joinery Design & Manufacturing • Interior Fit-Out • Custom Cabinetry • Furniture Systems • Commercial Kitchen Equipment • Stainless Steel Fabrication • Technical Shop Drawings • Production Coordination • Manufacturing Systems • BOQs & Material Specifications • Engineering Automation • Workflow Optimization • Site Coordination

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Software: SolidWorks (CSWP), AutoCAD, SketchUP, Winner, Paytha, DriveWorks, EPDM

• Design & Engineering: Kitchen Design, Wardrobe Design, Joinery Detailing, 3D Modeling, Shop Drawings, BOQ Preparation, Material Specification, Technical Rendering, DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

• Manufacturing: Joinery & Woodwork Manufacturing, Stainless Steel Fabrication, Sheet Metal Design, Production Coordination, Workflow Optimization, Quality Control

• Materials: MDF, HPL, Veneer, Acrylic, Marble, Glass, Stainless Steel, Solid Wood

Senior R&D Mechanical Design Engineer

ECE (Eurotrade Catering Equipment) | Bahrain | 2023 – Present

• Lead full R&D cycle from concept to production for custom & standard kitchen equipment

• Produce 3D models, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and supervise manufacturing & final inspection

• Manage engineering delivery for major clients including Hilton, Sheraton, Four Seasons, Sumosan, Time Out, and major KSA projects such as Elbie and Elkief

• Developed flexible pricing/BOM system linked to raw material market changes

• Created full product catalogs and specification sheets for standard equipment

• Designed QR-based tracking system linking installed products to technical data and layouts

• Established medical equipment product line (autopsy tables, mortuary fridges, scrub stations)

• Developed multiple commercial kitchen and specialty cooking equipment products including ovens, grills, and refrigerated systems

• Built SolidWorks automation macros for automatic production file generation, reducing errors and time

Kitchen & Joinery Department Manager

Vogue Kitchens | Egypt | 2019 – 2023

• Built and managed kitchen & wardrobe department from ground up

• Led team of 4 designers and handled client design-to-production workflow

• Created 600+ modular cabinet library linked to manufacturing data

• Improved production accuracy by 25% and workflow efficiency by 20%

• Delivered 3 showroom setups improving brand presence

• Achieved fast installation system enabling delivery within 4 working days

Senior Kitchen Design Sales Engineer

Hassan Abul | Kuwait | 2017 – 2019

• Led kitchen & wardrobe section across major showroom

• Achieved Top Sales Designer in first quarter across 5 showrooms

• Managed full client lifecycle: design, measurement, BOQ, contracts, production coordination

• Worked with local factory and international brands (Leicht, Poggenpohl)

Mechanical Design Engineer

Raqtan | Saudi Arabia | 2014 – 2017

• Designed commercial kitchen systems for global brands (McDonald’s, Starbucks, Domino’s, etc.)

• Developed EPDM engineering library reducing drawing time by 50%

• Built DriveWorks automation system reducing design errors and time by 40%

• Participated in virtual showroom system with automated production documentation generation

• Supported layout transition from 2D to 3D submittal workflows

Technical Office Engineer

Contistahl Group | Egypt | 2010 – 2014

• Started as junior designer and evolved to technical office lead

• Transitioned company from 2D AutoCAD to 3D SolidWorks workflows

• Managed stainless steel handrail and kitchen projects (e.g., SODIC Polygon project)

• Prepared BOQs, shop drawings, site measurements, and consultant approvals for major projects

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

AEA, Egypt | 2005 – 2010 | GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 (89.5%) | Honors