About Me

Hello! I’m Faris Saad. Over the years while working for innovative companies both in The Netherlands and abroad my expertise on machine design and product development grew. In 2015 I decided to apply this knowledge on a wider and more varied scale of projects and founded Innovative Engineering. 

From my experience I have learned that the secret of developing technology is learning from the past, you do not want to re-invent the wheel, which, otherwise will only increase your time-to-market and will cost more at the end.

That said, when bringing a new product into the market, you want to be sure that a high quality product is delivered and more importantly, that product needs to be safe. Of course, you are taking these aspects already into account. Nevertheless this takes time. If time or capacity is an issue, Innovative Engineering can provide you a helping hand in product and machine development, prototyping and testing services no matter in which state nor how big or small your project is. For specifics please contact me.


Experience

Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Jun 2022- present Leading Foot Technology

For Leading Foot Technology, a new insole production method is set up through3d printing. This is done in collaboration with Felix Printers.

Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Jan 2022 - May 2022 Defenture

Project Hotel, in order to gain the optimal geometry and minimal structural weight, Altair Inspire, Altair SimSolid and SolidWorks were used to develop a vehicle chassis.

Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 Defenture

Project Foxtrot Beta, structural modifications on existing platform to fulfill the requirements of a new customer.

Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 Various customers

Several small / medium sized assignments. Frame design, product design and strength calculations.

Freelance Mechanical Test Engineer

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 Ampyx Power

Responsible for the development of various test rigs for aircraft and aircraft parts.

Lead / Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 ALE Delft B.V.

Responsible for all technical decisions related to the loW8 LPG cylinder, pro- duction and test equipment. Under my supervision my team and I improved and optimized an earlier installed production line located in Malaysia.

Lead / Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Apr 2016 - Dec 2017 ALE Delft B.V.

Responsible for the company’s daily as well as technical operations. Dealing with customers (at home and abroad) and suppliers (all over the world) on a daily basis. Under my supervision we went from a prototype production plant to an industrial one.

Senior Project Engineer

Jan 2011 - Apr 2016 ALE Delft B.V.

Started on the loW8 project during its initial phase. Basic machinery was available, but most had to be designed and built from scratch. Also, the cylinder itself was still in its infancy.

Junior Project Engineer

Mrt 2009 - Apr 2010 ALE Delft B.V.

Started on the loW8 project during its initial phase. Basic machinery was available, but most had to be designed and built from scratch. Also, the cylinder itself was still in its infancy.

Education

INHolland University of Applied Sciences

2005 - 2009 Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Research, design, development, construction, testing, science and technology of aircrafts. The four-year Aeronautical Engineering programme focusses on designing and constructing aircraft and aircraft components.

Certificates

Solidworks

Mar 2021 PROFESSIONAL - Sheet Metal

Certificate ID: C-SBN32VHX4Y

Solidworks

Sept 2020 PROFESSIONAL - Mold Making

Certificate ID: C-4GCDLRJY5N

SolidWorks

Jul 2020 PROFESSIONAL - Drawing Tools

Certificate ID: C-YMWFG5Q73V

SolidWorks

Jul 2020 PROFESSIONAL - Weldments

Certificate ID: C-PDEGCASJM7

SolidWorks

Jul 2020 PROFESSIONAL - Mechanical Design

Certificate ID: C-K4EWBR5AZY

SolidWorks

Jul 2020 ASSOCIATE - Mechanical Design

Certificate ID: C-Y268BC9ZVR

Patents

WO 2018/212647 Al

Saad, F., (2018)

Pressure vessel for the storage of pressurized fluids and vehicle comprising such a pressure vessel.

NL2014899

Saad, F., (2017)

Fiber reinforced pressure vessel and method for forming such.

USD746942S1

Saad, F., (2014)

Low weight pressure vessel.

Language Skills

Dutch (Native)

English (Fluent)

Spanish (Intermediate)

General Skills

Leadership

Stress resistant

Creativity

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication

Software / Programming Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Altair Inspire

Altair SimSolid

MatLab

LaTeX

PTC MathCad

Python

MS Office

C# | C++ | Arduino

GIT

Linux

Personal Interests

Mountain biking
3D Printing
Motorcycling
Programming
Hiking
Cooking

Project Management

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Project management is essential for a successful result. Innovative Engineering can provide you the tools and knowledge to stay on track in your development cycle as wel as keeping track of your costs. Based on your company’s culture there are various tools available, upon agreement the right tool and method will be selected.

Product Development

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Innovative Engineering can assist you in product development. This entiles design of full products but also on component level I can provide you high quality results that meet your requirements. Either way it is needless to say that manufacturability is the starting point.

Prototyping

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As soon as the conceptual phase is over, it is time to compare and validate the considered ideas. Validating a part or component using only a computer screen can sometimes be tricky. That is where prototyping come in handy. Scaled or full scaled models can bring new insight that no LCD screen is capable of. Does that grip really fit ergonomically in my hands?

Test Services

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I offer complete test solutions in all sorts. Not only can I provide custom designed equipment, a “carefree” solution based on a list of requirements that is composed beforehand is possible as well.

Various – Flat Cargo Bed (Automotive)
Various – Flat Cargo Bed (Automotive)
Product Design
Various – Outdoor Datalogging Enclosure
Various – Outdoor Datalogging Enclosure
Product Design
Various – Test Presentation Cabinet
Various – Test Presentation Cabinet
Product Design
Various – Machinery Mounting Frame 2
Various – Machinery Mounting Frame 2
Product Design
Various – Machinery Mounting Frame 1
Various – Machinery Mounting Frame 1
Product Design
Ampyx Power – Tether Expeller low tether tension sensor (Concept)
Ampyx Power – Tether Expeller low tether tension sensor (Concept)
Sensor Design
Ampyx Power – Tether Expeller low tether tension sensor
Ampyx Power – Tether Expeller low tether tension sensor
Sensor Design
Ampyx Power – AP2 Revised Anchor
Ampyx Power – AP2 Revised Anchor
Machinery Design
Ampyx Power – Fuselage Test Rig
Ampyx Power – Fuselage Test Rig
Test Equipment Design
Ampyx Power – Horizontal Tail Mechanism Test Rig
Ampyx Power – Horizontal Tail Mechanism Test Rig
Test Equipment Design
Ampyx Power – Bench Actuator Tester
Ampyx Power – Bench Actuator Tester
Test Equipment Design
Ampyx Power – TAS Test Rig
Ampyx Power – TAS Test Rig
Test Equipment Design
IceCharge – phone charging cabinet
IceCharge – phone charging cabinet
Product Design
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands
info@i-eng.nl
+31 (0) 6 14 96 09 84
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) no.: 75716860
Tax (BTW) no.: NL001730597B87
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