Amel Khedher

Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive and aerospace industries, covering engineering management, industrialization, project management, manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving.

Currently Engineering Department

Manager at COFAT, with responsibility for team organization, project follow-up, resource allocation, technical problem-solving and cross-functional coordination.

Engineering Department Manager at COFAT (2024-10 – Present)

• Lead and organize the Engineering team; assign responsibilities and define individual and collective objectives.
• Identify competency needs, support recruitment and contribute to continuous team development.
• Define technical project objectives with cross-functional departments and monitor project progress.
• Manage technical issues, resources and timelines according to project evolution.
• Communicate project progress, achievements and challenges to management and relevant departments.
• Act as a key interface between Engineering and other departments.

Project Manager at SAGE Tunisia (2022-02 – 2024-10)

• Planned and managed projects and engineering changes for Jeep 520, Jeep 560 and Alfa Tonale 965.
• Analyzed customer technical documentation and requirements and created project documentation.
• Defined objectives, milestones and implementation timelines with project teams.
• Conducted technical feasibility studies and implemented process improvement solutions.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and project activities in line with quality, cost and timing requirements.
• Worked closely with Sales to facilitate project transition between sales, execution and support phases.

Industrialization & Methods Manager at FIGEAC AERO (2016-07 – 2021-07)

• Defined manufacturing process steps based on customer documentation, plans and BOMs.
• Selected technical solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Led projects from design through delivery and coordinated team activities.
• Managed urgent technical situations while maintaining priorities and delivery objectives.

CAM Programmer at FIGEAC AERO (2014-11 – 2016-07)

• Prepared CAM programs for aluminum and hard-metal components for CNC machining.
• Developed machining programs from customer specifications and technical drawings.
• Solved complex technical problems and implemented sustainable corrective solutions.

Cutting Tools Coordinator / CNC Operator at FIGEAC AERO (2014-03 – 2014-11)

• Prepared and managed cutting tools for pre-production and CNC machines using GEDIX.
• Performed CNC setup, production operations, quality inspection and technical drawing interpretation.

Mechanical Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering – National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT) (2010 – 2013)