Arif joined Engro Fertilizers in 2003. Throughout his tenure, he took on various roles and diverse assignments across Engro affiliates, including Fertilizers, Polymer, Central Technical Division, Qadirpur and Thar power plants. He remained part of some notable projects such as the world-scale fertilizer expansion, Qadirpur power plant, Thar power plant major equipment acceptance testing and pre-commissioning audits, and engineering review of the Brunei Fertilizers project.

At Engro Fertilizers and Engro Polymer, Arif actively contributed to the development of Long-Term Reliability investment plan, aimed at enhancing reliability, addressing obsolescence, and ensuring business continuity. In his role at Engro Central Technical Division, he spearheaded Operational Technology Cyber Security framework and Equity Engineering practices initiatives. He also collaborated with McKinsey & Central Procurement Function in the development of capital expenditure review guidelines for the group. As the Administration Head at Daharki plant, he successfully concluded six labour agreements and significantly enhanced community facilities and quality of life.

Arif holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology. He is proud recipient of two manufacturing excellence awards and a prestigious President award.