Mohamed Zaher
Executive Engineering Leader
Turning complex vehicle electrification and functional safety challenges into scalable, profitable platforms for global OEMs and Tier-1s.
Turning complex vehicle electrification and functional safety challenges into scalable, profitable platforms for global OEMs and Tier-1s.
At a Glance
A driving force of technical leadership and organizational clarity in the fast-advancing world of vehicle electrification, functional safety, and systems engineering. Blending deep engineering rigor with strategic executive insight, transforming complex EV platform challenges into predictable, scalable, and profitable outcomes for global OEMs and Tier-1s. Known for converting ambiguity into structure, risk into opportunity, and technical bottlenecks into decisive breakthroughs that strengthen program timing, quality, and customer confidence.
A builder of resilient engineering organizations who elevates execution through disciplined processes, cross-functional alignment, and a culture of ownership. Creates safety and compliance frameworks that don’t slow innovation—they enable it. Develops high-performing teams that innovate with precision, collaborate with purpose, and deliver results without compromising safety, integrity, or system reliability.
A pragmatic strategist who crafts long-range electrification roadmaps while remaining hands-on in tactical execution—whether architecting functional safety strategies, leading EV war-rooms, or shaping systems, software, and validation workflows. Empowers teams through clear direction, modern tools, and structured autonomy, enabling engineers to push boundaries while staying firmly grounded in safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The result: stronger products, sharper decision-making, reduced risk, and organizations positioned for sustained technical and commercial success.
Engineering Operations as a Profit Center
75% cost & time reduction from automating manual processes and standardizing work products.
Faster, Higher-Quality Development
17% reduction in development time and 18% reduction in poor-quality cost using modular, reusable safety and engineering artifacts.
Program & Customer Success
200% boost in program success rate by revamping training materials and delivery methods.
Salvaged a key customer by re-allocating resources and running an all-hands recovery plan.
Compliance & Risk Management
100% compliance across all programs in a $230M+ EV portfolio with ISO 26262 / ASIL-D development.
Prevented policy violations by enforcing disciplined change control and correct billing for customer-driven changes.
Engineering Executive § Large-scale Engineering Transformations § Automotive Product Development § Model-Based Design (MBD) § Functional Safety Strategies § Electrification § Embedded Systems Engineering § Engineering Solutions § Digital Infrastructure § Regulatory Compliance § Operational Excellence § Program Management § Systems Engineering § Product Strategy § Financial Roadmap § Budgeting & Forecasting § Revenue & Profit Growth § Problem Solving § Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement § Methodical Approach § Safety-first Culture § High-performance Safety Teams § Cross-functional Teams § Functional Safety (ISO 26262, ASPICE) § FMEA/DFMEA/PFMEA