Metals ~ Manufacturing ~ Engineering ~ Services ~ Automotive ~ Quality

 PROFILE SUMMARY

Education: Possess solid background in materials and metallurgical engineering; carried out  projects in ferrous, aluminum, powder metallurgy, failure analysis; skilled in operating material  characterization & mechanical testing equipments including SEM/EDS, TEM, XRD, DSC, tensile,  impact & hardness.

Industrial Experience: Performed QA Engineer role in an automotive manufacturing environment;  acquired understanding of quality system, TQM & 5-S principles, SPC tools; became familiar with  troubleshooting tools, FMEA and control plans.

International Background: Served in a company with international clients; gained exposure to  manufacturing outsourcing; involved in vendor selection & development and dealing with customers.

Communication Skills: Can build rapport with people at all levels of the organization; published  technical papers, written master’s thesis and prepared posters and reports.

Computer Skills: Experienced in ARENA process modeling; proficient in MS Office; capable of  using a variety of softwares including MS Visio, SigmaPlot, Origin & MATLAB

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA                                                      August 2005
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering                 Major: Materials                    GPA: 3.5
Thesis: Mesoscopic Simulation of Grain Boundary Diffusion Creep.
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India                                                     June 2002
Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering                                                  GPA: 3.8
 
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, LSU                 08/2003-07/2005
o Modeled high-temperature deformation using mesoscale  simulations & finite-element method.
o Investigated the effect of inhomogeneity of varying size and toplogies on the stress distribution in the microstructure during superplastic deformation using simulations. (Conference Abstract)

Instructor, Materials Testing Lab                                                                01/2004-11/2004
o Instructed, supervised and evaluated the lab sessions in mechanical testing, material characterization and heat treatment on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum alloys, polymers and glass.
o Performed statistical analysis on the experimental data obtained.

Engineer, Inspection & Quality Assurance                                                  07/2002-07/2003
DCM Engineering Products, Punjab, India
(A QS 9000 certified union-based gray-iron foundry with over 2000 employees. manufacturing engine head & blocks for automobiles and tractors. Customers include: Indian (Suzuki, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Cummins, CNH); International (Hyundai (Korea), Perodua (Malaysia) and GM, GE (U.S.))
o Routinely performed and supervised visual inspection and dimensional checking of finished castings. Prepared daily reports pertaining to rejections and quality related issues. Became familiar with QS 9000 and SPC tools.
o Utilized tools like root-cause analysis & control charts to eliminate defects and decrease rejection rate.
o Performed coordinate measurements on CMM and designed gauges from the CAD drawings for geometrical dimensioning & tolerances (GD&T). Prepared first-dimensional reports for development items.
o Conceptualized & designed a new charging mechanism for induction furnaces.
o Implemented 5-S principles in Core-Making Shop by drafting check-lists and creating awareness & training among workers. Reduced core-sand wastage by 4 %.
o Served in Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) aimed for quality initiatives and process improvements.
o Direct interaction with customers, vendors and shop-floor personnel at different levels. o

Research Intern, Materials Processing Division                                          05/2001-07/2001
Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India
o Worked independently to study the Effect of Additives on Compaction Behavior of SiC Powder using powder metallurgical route. Operated Hydraulic Press and High-Temperature Sintering Furnace.

Summer Intern                                                                                            06/2000-07/2000
Integrated Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam, India
o Understood the complete process of steelmaking from raw-materials handling to rolling mills.
o Obtained training in chemical and metallurgical analysis and testing of semi-finished & in-process material (process control) and finished products for maintaining standards & quality to customers.

PROJECTS
Microstructural Evaluation of Alloyed and Unalloyed Al Cast Wheel Samples
o Studied the effect of Ti and B additions on the grain refinement of cast Al alloy by observing microstructures in Image Analyzer and calculating Dendritic Arm Spacing.

Examination of Ni Based Alloys under Different Heat Treatment Conditions
o Performed XRD and Microhardness testing on Ni superalloy (IN738) samples to study the effect of different heat treatment conditions on structure and mechanical properties.

Failure Analysis of a Conveyor Drive Shaft
o Performed visual inspection, chemical analysis, mechanical testing and metallographic examination to ascertain the cause of failure of an alloy-steel conveyor drive shaft.

Study of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Industrial Applications
o Prepared a comprehensive study on the mechanism and prevention of microbiologically influenced corrosion in applications like heat-exchanger tubes, water pipes, steel tanks etc.

*Willing to relocate and available immediately.

* References available on request.