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0-5 years of experience
Using AutoCAD and MDT5 in metal part manufacturing tooling design for new and existing product processing.
- Monitoring daily production to insure the part poured meet customer requirement.
- Significantly reduced internal scraps from 15% to 3% and eliminated most external scraps caused by original casting defects.
- Successfully achieved to help in turning company to make-profit operation.
0-5 years of experience
- Pioneered and oversaw many concurrent projects improving the quality of hydraulic valves, saving the company immeasurable cost
- Responsible for the oversight of all quality procedures on product lines that accounted for over 60% of the sales at a high-throughput plant
- Attained certification as the most junior metallurgist approved to evaluate material for use in aerospace applications
- Earned official recognition within just 3 months of working at Eaton for extraordinary job performance, teamwork, and leadership
0-5 years of experience
Identified and resolved quality issues at the Gary Works 84-inch Hot Strip Mill and reported the results and recommendations to operations and to field engineers.
- Addressed quality concerns working as a liaison between sales, tech support and mill operations.
- Collaborated with various cross-functional teams that resulted in the hot-strip mill achieving world record productivity levels while maintaining record low internal rejection rates.
- Trained in all aspects of quality assurance including SPC, TQM, and 6-Sigma methodologies.
- Streamlined standard operating procedures according to ISO/QS Guidelines and developed extensive knowledge of specifications and standards (ASTM, ASME, SAE, JIS, ISO, DIN, etc.).
10+ years of experience
Developed alloys for specific customer applications including: 2 custom alloys for high wear automotive applications presently used by 3 auto makers
- Developed processing capabilities for 5 alloys acceptable for medical implant applications.
- Developed mathematical model to predict process outputs and improved process controls
- Developments include compounding of organics and metal powders, injection molding, polymer de-polymerization, vacuum chemistry, high temperature diffusion, alloy development, rheological tests, and furnace design
- Developed processes for components with annual volumes in excess of 50 million parts per year
- Designed vacuum system modifications increasing furnace capacity by 700% saving over $50M
6-10 years of experience
Researched and Developed friction materials to make clutch linings for earth-moving equipment.
- Formulated Powder Metal batches.
- Tested and Evaluated Final Products for their metallurgical properties.
- Prepared Heat-Treating and Nitriding Process Specifications.
- Issued and implemented Process Routing Instructions and Raw Material Specifications.
- Received corporate Recognition Award.
- Published “P/M Friction Materials” ASM Metals Handbook” [Edtn. 9, Vol. 7, pp: 701-703].
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and evaluated microstructural characteristics of metallurgical samples, consisting mainly of carbon and stainless steels, cast iron, aluminum alloys, and some nickel and titanium alloys.
- Analyzed material chemistries using a LECO Glow Discharge Spectrometer, and also performed mechanical testing using Brinell, Rockwell, and Vickers hardness methods.
- Evaluated metallurgical samples using a Topcon Scanning Electron Microscope capable of energy-dispersive spectroscopy.
- Assisted senior metallurgist with failure analysis, as well as independently perform basic failures.
- Maintained and employed current ASTM revisions, quality manuals, standard procedure, and work instructions.
- Performed internal audits in addition to participating in A2LA and NADCAP audits.
- Communicated with customers in order to achieve testing goals and requirements.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with an International vendor to successfully commission new technology on the line and assume responsibility for expanding use of the new equipment. Delivered a presentation at the 106th Galvanizers Association Meeting discussing the results of the project.
- Quality Assurance responsibilities included reviewing non-conforming material and assigning the appropriate disposition.
- Preformed root cause analysis of defective material to identify problems and modify processing to improve capability.
- Assisted technical service to resolve customer complaints. Championed reports for the customer detailing corrective actions and implementation to prevent recurrence.
- Review processing practices and procedures, identifying non-performances and potential improvements to be implemented by the processing line.
6-10 years of experience
Plan and implement standardized methods to assure that all processes for final strip anneal/pickle operation are performed in a prescribed manner and sequence for 400 type grades of stainless.
- Responsible for inspection, material disposition, customer visits, claim investigation, and overall quality of ferritic stainless steels used in automotive applications to insure that the product meets the customer’s requirements.
- Played key role in problem solving, reducing operating costs and improving yields.
- Increased Anneal/Pickle line productivity by 30% and reduced acid waste generation by 20%..
- Worked directly with Honda and Toyota to qualify AK products and become a certified supplier.
- Assisted automotive exhaust producing customers with resolving steel defects which caused welding problems.
- Supervised 2 lab technicians.
- Also work with cold rolling operation of electrical and stainless steels to improve flatness, gauge control and surface quality.
- Provide assistance to Engineering Dept. on line upgrades as the designs relate to metallurgical and quality requirements of products.
0-5 years of experience
Improved efficiency in metallurgical control and release of gears and gear drive systems by streamlining preparation and approval of relevant documentation by 25% more released products through department per day
- Controlling authority for carbon analysis process and carbon gradient report generation
- Programmed, maintained, and operated electric discharge machine for metallographic sampling
- Applied precision machining tools including lathes, band saws, metallographic cut-off saws, micro- hardness analyzers, Rockwell hardness analyzers, and other related precision machining equipment and tools for control and release of gears and gear drive systems
- Induction hardening specialist
0-5 years of experience
Research and testing for all facilities in the areas of alloy capability and availability.
- Provided technical assistance and troubleshooting.
- Managed corporate quality planning.
- Chaired corporate quarterly quality planning meetings.
- Maintained Manager, Quality Assurance duties for the Monett/Cassville division.
0-5 years of experience
Manufacturer of extruded aluminum shapes and multi-port tubes for automotive and HVAC applications.
- Directed activities of lab technician to support manufacturing and departmental operations. Planning efficiency and improvements of work orders through job tracking and prioritization.
- Worked with engineering on product development to support internal and customer quality issues. Root cause analysis and corrective action problem solving.
- Performed vendor supplier audits and internal product and process quality audits. Identified deficiencies and issued 8-D and preventative action requests for non-compliance.
- Investigated warranty, field failures, and customer complaints. Findings on several occasions resulted in minimizing company liability costs.
- Managed dimensional layouts, GRR studies, and capabilities. Performed trend analysis and metrics of various internal processes.
- Monitored calibration schedule using GAGEtrak. Instrumental in reducing gage costs through preventative maintenance, designs to prolong gage life, and operator awareness.
- Managed document control of quality management system using QSI System to capture creation, review, and modify stages of the document for accuracy, compliance, and auditing.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared, implemented, monitored and continuously updated Quality Assurance plan.
- Labor management, troubleshooting and various laboratory testing (destructive, non-destructive and chemical analysis).
- Performed FMEA (failure mode effect analysis) and SPC (statistical process control).
- Initiated, monitored and performed the documentation & implementation of ISO-9002 works.
0-5 years of experience
Highly skilled in ore and solution grade, tonnage deliveries, and piping progress
- Exposure to mine planning, operation, team building, budgeting and safety
- Organized technical presentations to managers and supervisors
- Designed and improved manufacturability of existing products and technologies
0-5 years of experience
Optimized and provided operations with technical support for the plant grinding circuit
- Designed and carried out plant trials in the grinding circuit
- Oversaw the sampling system and calibrated the X-Ray slurry analyzer
- Provided training for plant sampling operators
0-5 years of experience
Determined metallurgical requirements for Snecma, Rolls Royce and others.
- Approved processes and performed internal audits.
- Participated in lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen events to improve workflow.
- Designed and implemented an MS Access database to track progress on ongoing orders.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted inclusion testing and sample preparation using OEM techniques
- Compiled results and analysis for an engineering team focused on refining production methods
- Prepared failure analysis reports using light optical microscopy and SEM techniques
- Developed production line-ups for special orders
- Invesitgated production holds and gave recommended solutions to the Metallurgists
- Maintained production audits for an engineering team focused on problem solving for a specific product
- Compiled statistical data and analysis for customer problems
6-10 years of experience
Manage full scale physical metallurgy laboratory that supports an API licensed OCTG and LP manufacturer.
- Create, monitor, and manage heat run conditions for a gas-fired and induction heat treat lines.
- Manage 20 reports including lab technicians, collapse technicians, and clerical staff.
- Responsible for material test reports of finished goods.
- Accomplished start-up of laboratory from dirt to a full functioning lab with a collapse tester.
- 99+% Prime Product through Heat Treatment.
0-5 years of experience
Performed apparent cause and root cause determinations for equipment failure and materials failure.
- Directed daily activities of laboratory analysts and train technical analysts on using laboratory equipment.
- Performed microstructural analysis and testing of physical and mechanical properties of materials.
- Captured digital images of materials microstructures and analyze the results.
- Wrote technical reports showing metallurgical results that are presented to the Design Agency and upper management.
- Interfaced with the customers, other departments, and vendors for system upgrades and product updates.
- Calibrated laboratory Measuring and Testing Equipment (M&TE) to meet Department of Energy requirements.
- Prepared, evaluate, and implement laboratory procedures and operating procedures.
0-5 years of experience
- Responded/managed to ensure Test Center conformance to ISO 17025 and maintain A2LA accreditation
- Managed Test Center (mechanical/microstructure testing lab, 10 lab technicians)
- Developed Charpy/Impact testing and microstructure analysis, which were added to A2LA (ISO 17025) scope of accreditation.
- Led/Implemented multiple continuous quality improvements involving mechanical testing and heat treatment process
- Developed and presented training to employees on quality systems, mechanical testing, metallurgy related to production process, statistical process control
- Monitored and reported quality performance data indicating opportunities for improvement
- Investigated customer claims, performed metallurgical investigations to determine the root cause
- Improved sample preparation and increased testing productivity by 45 percent
- Implemented new communication tools (such as SharePoint), to eliminate communication errors and increased quality improvement throughout the workforce
0-5 years of experience
- Managed diverse projects including mechanical expansion testing, new material developments, failure analysis, corrosion testing, and all other projects related to metallurgy and materials.
- Wrote or revised material specifications.
- Worked with internal and external customers, vendors, and outside laboratories to achieve the materials related objectives of the company.
0-5 years of experience
- Member of team that reduced the weight of structural floor beams through the use of laser contoured and welded Ti-6Al-4V
- Troubleshooting of material and process variables for the superplastic forming of Fine – Equiaxed grained Ti-6Al-4V
- Managed a $680,000 project to investigate the use of friction stir welding to reduce the BUY: FLY for structural wing ribs
- Updated material and manufacturing process specification standards
0-5 years of experience
- Trained on various material testing standards from relevant governing bodies (ASTM, ISO, SAE and so forth.)
- Performed testing and data analysis per client specifications; reported results within a 3-5 day window
- Worked substantially with MS Word, Excel and Access. Created new templates and automated methods as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Administered corrective measures to guarantee metallurgical integrity of parts poured during shift.
- Supervised alloy insertion to assure proper chemistry for parts poured during shift covering eight production personnel.
- Implemented procedural training involving pour temperatures of liquid iron and hardness values of finished parts.
- Handled logistics for delivery of finished parts including guaranteeing proper weight and loading of trucks.
0-5 years of experience
Operated, maintained, calibrated a SpectroMaxx (ICP-AES) spectrometer in daily basis
- Operated a Niton (handhold XRF) for product inspection
- Identified metal alloys from chemistry analysis result
- Familiar with CDA numbers, Inconel, AISI stainless steel and various non-ferrous alloys (Al, Co, Cu, Ni, Ti, W alloys)
- Inspected incoming and outbound products by performing various testing techniques
- ISO 9001:2008 management representative (MR); Responsible for scheduling ISO audits, hosting QA meetings, and writing ISO control documents
- Responsible for operating QA Lab and reporting product nonconformity
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted process development and improvement for the No-Lube application of the Fifth Wheel product line with an estimated cost saving of a million dollar/annually
- Evaluated alternative joining technology (adhesive bonding, welding, etc) for steel, aluminum, plastic applications with an estimated cost saving of half million dollar/annually
- Focused on lightweight material development (Al MMC, high strength steel, high strength aluminum, composites, etc) for fuel efficiency and emission reduction
- Supervised the Met Lab work with equipment maintenance and training, and failure analysis on inclusions, cracks, and fatigue failure of cast and forge steel, ductile iron, and aluminum for the applications of axle, disc brake, and suspension systems
- Supported on projects with casting, forging, heat treatment, and welding of ductile iron, steel, and aluminum
- Worked at manufacturing plants and foundries frequently, understood manufacturing processes, evaluated and established quality inspection methods and standards
0-5 years of experience
- Commissioned and started up a CuS recovery plant and coordinated the successful start-up of an H2S gas producing bioreactor.
- Monitored and assessed hydrometallurgical plant process.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) that aid in process optimization and trouble shooting of the process.
- Successful commissioning and start-up of effluent treatment plant to meet local and international standards for water discharge to the environment.
- Ordered chemicals for analysis and prepared reagents for analysis.
- Contained Metals Inventories (CMI) and production reports.
- Accurately inventoried lab chemicals and supplies.
- Steered process development experiments in the lab and supported scale up processes.
10+ years of experience
- Supervised and led the analytical department
- Conducted failure analysis
- Performed comprehensive consultations on a wide variety of metallurgical problems
- Work with standard procedures like ASTM, ASM, ASME, NADCAP and many more
- Vast knowledge of metallurgy, material science and chemistry
- Knowledge of metallurgy of aerospace materials as well as non-Ferrous alloys such as, nickel base, Titanium base a and Cobalt base alloys
- Have aerospace experience including material selection and engine components.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed failure analyses on Carpenter’s wrought material as well as customer’s finished product
- Supported Carpenter metallurgists and management in resolving customer claims
- Utilized various characterization techniques to investigate failures
- Wrote reports detailing failure analyses and material characterization
- Assisted lab personnel with metallography, optical microscopy, etching, and hardness testing
0-5 years of experience
Utilize in-depth technical insight to ensure the compliance of front end business and departmental requirements.
- Supervise the quality performance of feasibility analyses for new products.
- Create and define process limitations, production tolerance and product capacities.
- Devise and implement improvements to production cycles, and provide input in the development of new products.
- Manage and oversee new steel designing, metallurgical set up and processes that involve thermo-mechanical transformations.
- Ensure strict compliance with company policies and management standards – as well as adherence to SOX regulations.
- Motivate and develop departmental staff members and manage all Human Resources-related activities.
- Manage a team of 2 reports, 1 nonexempt (YP) and 1 exempt (inspector) located in AR.
0-5 years of experience
Manage full scale physical metallurgy laboratory that supports an API licensed OCTG and LP manufacturer.
- Accomplished start-up of laboratory from dirt to a full functioning lab with a collapse tester.
- Create, monitor, and manage heat run conditions for a gas-fired and induction heat treat lines.
- Manage 20 reports including lab technicians, collapse technicians, and clerical staff.
- 99+% Prime Product through Heat Treatment.
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