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Muhammad Munajad

Process Quality Engineer · CATL

Indonesia

9+

Years Experience

Across design, manufacturing, and research.

1+

Journal Publication

Peer-reviewed research in composite materials.

5+

Engineering Domains

Design, CAM, quality, automation, materials.

Multiple

Industrial Projects Delivered

From special-purpose machines to production lines.

Professional Summary

A decade of turning engineering problems into shipped solutions

Muhammad Munajad is a Mechanical Engineer who has spent more than nine years moving fluidly between the drawing board, the shop floor, and the research lab. His career spans precision CNC programming, mold and machine design, full product development, and the rigorous discipline of manufacturing quality engineering.

He holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), where his research on Magnesium Matrix Composites combined stir casting, mechanical testing, and advanced characterization to push the boundaries of lightweight, energy-absorbing materials.

Today, as a Process Quality Engineer at CATL Karawang — one of the world's leading battery manufacturers — he applies root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence to high-volume production. He pairs deep CAD/CAM fluency with a researcher's analytical rigor, making him equally comfortable designing a machine, optimizing a process, or authoring a paper.

Highlights

  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, NTUST (Taiwan)
  • 9+ years of multidisciplinary engineering experience
  • Product design & manufacturing systems expertise
  • Quality engineering at CATL, a global battery leader
  • Published research in Magnesium Matrix Composites
  • Strong problem-solving and team leadership track record
Experience

A career across design, manufacturing & research

From CNC programming to quality engineering at a global battery leader.

Full timeline
  1. Process Quality Engineer

    CATL Karawang

    2025 – PresentKarawang, Indonesia

    Driving manufacturing excellence on high-volume battery production lines through data-led root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

    Process QualityRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing ExcellenceContinuous Improvement
  2. Product Design Engineer

    Growin Automation

    2024 – 2025Taiwan

    Designed special-purpose machines and automation systems, integrating robotics into production-ready equipment.

    Special Purpose MachinesRobot IntegrationAutomation Systems
  3. Researcher

    National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

    2023 – 2025Taipei, Taiwan

    Conducted graduate research on magnesium matrix composites, combining casting, mechanical testing, and statistical design of experiments.

    Magnesium Matrix CompositesMechanical TestingAdditive ManufacturingStatistical Analysis
  4. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Tunas Makmur Jaya Abadi

    2018 – 2022Indonesia

    Designed agricultural and industrial machinery from concept to commissioning, owning the full mechanical design lifecycle.

    Rotary DryersConveyorsPalletizersDust Collectors
  5. Mold Design Engineer

    Yeon Technology

    2016 – 2018Indonesia

    Engineered precision injection molds, balancing manufacturability, cycle time, and part quality.

    Mold DesignToolingDesign for Manufacturing
  6. CNC Programmer

    Surya Moldtech

    2014 – 2018Indonesia

    Programmed and optimized multi-axis CNC machining for high-precision components and tooling.

    CNC ProgrammingCAMMulti-axis Machining
Selected Projects

Engineering work, end to end

Research, special-purpose machines, and industrial systems delivered into production.

All projects

01 · Advanced Materials Research

Magnesium Hybrid Metal Composite

Stir CastingMechanical TestingSEM/EDXXRD

Developed a hybrid magnesium matrix composite using an infiltrated stir casting technique to disperse reinforcing phases uniformly while preserving the alloy's low density.

02 · Special-Purpose Machine Design

Battery Leakage Detection Machine

Machine DesignPneumatic SystemsRobot Integration

Engineered a special-purpose inspection machine that combines pneumatic actuation, sensing, and robotic handling into an automated, production-ready cell.

03 · Industrial Machine Design

Agricultural Machinery Systems

Rotary DryersConveyorsPalletizersDust Collectors

Designed a family of process machines — rotary dryers, conveyors, palletizers, and dust collectors — engineered for reliability and easy maintenance.

Capabilities

A toolkit spanning CAD/CAM, manufacturing & research

Deep, hands-on expertise across the full engineering lifecycle.

CAD / CAM

  • SolidWorks
  • Siemens NX
  • Inventor
  • AutoCAD
  • PowerMill

Manufacturing

  • CNC Programming
  • Machine Design
  • Product Development
  • Process Optimization

Research

  • Taguchi
  • ANOVA
  • Mechanical Testing
  • SEM/EDX
  • XRD

Advanced Topics

  • Metal Additive Manufacturing
  • Stir Casting
  • Magnesium Matrix Composites
Research

Where I focus my curiosity

Advancing manufacturing, materials, and Industry 4.0.

Research & publications

Advanced Manufacturing

Next-generation processes that raise precision and efficiency.

Composite Materials

Lightweight, high-performance metal matrix composites.

Metal Additive Manufacturing

Additive routes for complex, optimized metal parts.

Manufacturing Quality

Statistical quality, root cause analysis, and process control.

Product Development

From concept and CAD to validated, manufacturable products.

Industry 4.0

Automation, robotics, and data-driven smart factories.

Let's build something that moves engineering forward.

Open to product design, manufacturing, quality engineering, and research collaborations — as well as PhD opportunities.