An Engineer with vast experience in 3D modelling of products for proof of concept, visualization, analysis and production. I cover all the domains of 3D modelling ranging from CAD-mechanical parametric modelling to polygon mesh modelling and 3D scan to CAD reverse engineering. I also excel in manipulating existing 3D models as per user requirement and creating files for visualization, rendering, production drawings and 3D printing.

Numan Ghazali

An Engineer with vast experience in 3D modelling of products for proof of concept, visualization, analysis and production. I cover all the domains of 3D modelling ranging from CAD-mechanical parametric modelling to polygon mesh modelling and 3D scan to CAD reverse engineering. I also excel in manipulating existing 3D models as per user requirement and creating files for visualization, rendering, production drawings and 3D printing.

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An Engineer with vast experience in 3D modelling of products for proof of concept, visualization, analysis and production. I cover all the domains of 3D modelling ranging from CAD-mechanical parametric modelling to polygon mesh modelling and 3D scan to CAD reverse engineering. I also excel in manipulating existing 3D models as per user requirement and creating files for visualization, rendering, production drawings and 3D printing.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Application Engineer at Pakistan Institute for Additive Manufacturing
November 1, 2023 - Present
Leads R&D of printing parameters for new and aftermarket metal powders for SLM 3D printing; conducts thermo-mechanical simulations to predict distortion; optimizes support structures; develops AI-assisted optimization methods to minimize experimentation and improve print quality; performs laser calibration, metallography, and heat treatment; supervises machine operation, maintenance, and calibration schedules; manages build plate optimization, cost estimation, and customer job feasibility for AM production; leads scan-to-CAD reverse engineering and metrology of complex parts.
Senior Application Engineer at Pakistan Institute for Additive Manufacturing
November 1, 2023 - Present
Researched and developed printing parameters for aftermarket/new metal powders for SLM 3D printing (density >99.6% for optimized parameters). Conducted metallography and characterization, thermo-mechanical simulation for LPBF distortion prediction, and optimization of support structures to minimize material loss. Created heat treatment cycles for stress relief, applied AI-assisted optimization to maximize part density, inspected laser profile/power, performed topology optimization, supervised metal 3D printers and post-processing, managed orders and build plate optimization, evaluated customer job feasibility, and performed 3D scanning with cloud/mesh data manipulation for reverse engineering and metrology.
Additive Manufacturing Engineer at CERN
October 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Performed thermo-mechanical simulations and distortion analysis for metal AM components used in LHC and ISOLDE experiments; developed and optimized printing parameters for Ti and Ta achieving 99.86% density; conducted tensile testing and metallographic characterization; implemented DfAM principles to modify CAD models based on simulation outcomes for improved part accuracy.
Additive Manufacturing Engineer at CERN
October 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Conducted thermo-mechanical simulations and distortion analysis for complex LHC/ISOLD experiments; developed printing parameters for tantalum to produce end-use parts with 99.86% density; performed tensile testing, metallography, and mechanical characterization of samples produced by SLM; updated CAD models per DFAM guidelines and simulation results to achieve accurate metal 3D prints.
Additive Manufacturing Engineer at CERN
October 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Thermo‑mechanical simulation of complex structures and distortion analysis for successful 3D printing of parts for LHC and ISOLD experiments. Developed printing parameter sets and optimized tantalum material to produce end‑use parts with 99.86% density. Conducted tensile testing, metallography, and mechanical characterization of samples manufactured with SLM to optimize process parameters. Modified CAD models per DFAM guidelines and simulation results to achieve accurate metal 3D prints.
Application Engineer at Pakistan Institute for Additive Manufacturing
December 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Commissioned and operated metal, SLA, Binder Jet, and FDM 3D printing systems; led installation, powder handling, and post-processing of metal AM builds; optimized support structures and performed dimensional validation; managed laser-based and light-based scanning, data merging, and reverse modeling for complex assemblies.
Assistant Manager at Pakistan Institute for Additive Manufacturing
December 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Installed and commissioned Metal, SLA, Binder Jet and FDM 3D printers; conducted ongoing operations and maintenance; analyzed and optimized support structures; machine setup, powder handling, and post-processing to achieve dimensional accuracy; operated laser/IR/LED scanners and merged multiple scans into a single mesh; reverse engineered scans to CAD models; performed First Article Inspection and generated deviation maps; produced colored models for multi-color printing.
Assistant Manager at Pakistan Institute for Additive Manufacturing, Pakistan
December 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Installed and commissioned Metal, SLA, Binder Jet and FDM 3D printers. Performed ongoing operations and preventive maintenance of metal 3D printers. Analyzed and optimized support structures for successful printing. Managed machine setup, powder handling and post-processing to achieve dimensional accuracy. Operated laser, IR and light-based scanners; merged scans into a single mesh; performed reverse modelling of scanned data to CAD models. Conducted first article inspections and generated deviation maps; produced multi-color models for FDM and binder‑jet printers.
Lab Engineer at Air University
March 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Designed and conducted experiments for control systems laboratory; simulated control circuits using MATLAB and analyzed system performance; supervised mechatronic projects involving water jet cutters and FDM 3D printers.
Lab Engineer at Air University, Pakistan
March 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Designed and performed experiments for control systems lab; simulated control circuits in MATLAB; calculated steady-state errors; interfaced microcontrollers with motors for platforms like water jet cutters and FDM 3D printers; performed CAD modeling of components with manufacturing drawings.
Lab Engineer at Air University, Pakistan
March 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Designed and executed experiments for control systems lab; simulated circuits in MATLAB; calculated steady-state errors. Interfaced microcontrollers with motors for platforms like water jet cutters and FDM 3D printers. CAD‑modelling of engineering components with manufacturing drawings.

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Islamic University, Pakistan
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Air University, Pakistan
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Islamic University, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Air University, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Islamic University
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical at Air University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Distinguish Services Award
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Distinguished Services Award
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Research fellowship at CERN, Switzerland
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Other
    Product design and animation for a Wheel chair model

    A client required an exact replica of a wheelchair model. The requirements included a low poly model of a wheelchair that contained all the minor details of the product. Pictures of the wheelchair model were provided and an .obj file with baked maps was required.

    The model was created in detail in blender software with baked maps and the a game ready was created that can be used in HTML webpages and websites for viewing.

    Link for the portfolio:
    https://www.twine.net/signin