Mustafa Nashat

Experienced machine design professional with over 38 years of experience in manufacturing environment using Autodesk Inventor, Creo Parametric & SolidWorks.

Academic

Background with over 15 year of Experience working within a post-secondary institution teaching Mechanical Design and Design Methodology. Strong ability to conceive creative concepts in response to client needs. Strong experience in translating concepts into Design & Solutions.

Able to work independently and a part of a team. Assist in the development and mentoring of junior designers. Proficient with Autodesk Inventor 3D and Autodesk Vault/PLM, Creo Parametric and WindChill 12.0 as a Vault.

Knowledge of SoldWorks and PDM.

Mechanical Designer at STAK Industries (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Design Ergonomic Assembly Solutions for Automotive Industries that meet the OE specifications using SolidWorks and PDM as a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
• Applying the GD&T specification to the DFM
• Make the detailing 2D drawing, Generate BOM and release for DFM
• Design Brackets, Fixtures & End Effectors for Automation
• Create PO REQ based on the Engineering Design Documents
• Participating in the BUYOFF Stage of the Project
• Create the Installation Package
• Create the Project Manual

Mechanical Design Specialist at STACKPOLE INTERNATIONAL, PMD (2019-02 – 2025-09)

• Design Tools for Powder Metal parts for transmission components that meet the OE specifications using Creo Parametric and WindChill 12.0 as a PLM
• Applying the GD&T specification to the DFM
• Make the detailing 2D drawing, check and release DFM
• Generate BOM for manufacturing assembly
• Designe Brackets, Fixtures & End Factors for Automation requirements
• Create and maintain ECN/TECN and Engineering documents
• extensive use of the GDT codes for DFM

Senior Design Engineer at NUCAP Industries (2017-07 – 2018-12)

• Designed Steel Stamping Dies for Fine Blank Plus plates (FBP) used as Brake Pads backing plates that meet or exceed OE specifications for abutment areas and flatness, using Autodesk Inventor 3D and Autodesk PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) as the process of managing.
• Make the detailing 2D drawing to create, check and release manufacturing drawings
• Select and integrate purchased material components into design
• Generate BOM for manufacturing assembly and DFM
• Create and maintain ECN/TECN documents to support the design effort including: open issues lists, pre-design checklists, process flow documents, sequence of operations documents, 2D machine layouts

Mechanical Design Engineer at Leon's Mfg. (2012-11 – 2017-02)

• Design Agricultural equipment: Dozers and their mount kits to all kind of tractors, Blade and Box Scrapers: from the concept to the prototype machine and supervising the manufacturing process
• Making the BOM, costing and production routing using M2M software
• Create the 2D manufacturing drawings
• Managed customer service and warranty issues
• Create and maintain Engineering documents

Mechanical Design Lecturer at Baghdad University of Technology (2002-02 – 2012-03)

• Taught design methodology including design of mechanical parts such as shafts, bearings, brakes, clutches, dynamic stresses, gear design, belt design, and chain design
• Oversight of the 4th year mechanical engineering graduation projects including CAD using Inventor, ANSYS, and building mathematical models for gear design using design methodology.

Mechanical Design Engineer at Ministry of Industry (1988-01 – 2001-12)

• Established a new powder metallurgy technology facility involving planning, design and supervision of construction
• Developed, researched and designed numerous powder metallurgy composites related to wide range of applications
• Juggled concurrent custom equipment supply projects requiring thorough understanding of the intended process and target material standards
• Coordinated design office of 3 engineers and 5 technicians
• Prepared designs of moulds, dies, arrangements, and supporting systems for the metal sintering requirements of the customers

PhD in Mechanical Engineering – University of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Dept. (2008)

M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Baghdad, College of Engineering (1996)

B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Dept. (1988)