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E-mail: EMAIL AVAILABLEProfile: https://caLINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE OBJECTIVESLead and implement the best casting, and rolling practices to ensure consistent high quality Li foil products. Maintaining all melting furnace, casting, and rolling equipment to ensure optimum operating condition to produce high quality aluminum products. Implement proper quality controls to maintain high quality products and respond to all internal and external audits. Design, perform tests, and compile data to write technical reports for external customers. Gather and present all the KPI data for melting and casting department on a weekly basis. Oversee all the external heat treatment processes for new mill rollers. Lead training of new engineering staff and technicians on best casting and quality control practices.INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCELi Foil development Engineer VNov 2023 to presentAlbemarle CorporationKings Mountain, NC Lead and implement all the best metallurgical melting and alloying process. Oversee and improve all the casting and alloying procedure. Oversee the extrusion, rolling, and laminating processes of Li foil for battery manufacturing. Manage the metallurgical quality lab, implement all the required tests, and approve all results.Technical Metallurgical Manager Jan 2023-Nov 2023CCL Metal Science (Rotary Strip Continuous Casting) Clinton, NC Lead and implement all the best metallurgical melting, molten metal treatment, cleaning, and charging practices. Oversee and improve all the rotary strip continuous casting procedure. Manage the metallurgical quality lab, implement all the required tests, and approve all results. Oversee the hot and cold mill rollers purchases and tracking record (materials and heat treatment) Train all new technicians to perform all the required tests. Improve and implement the best hot and cold aluminum rolling practices. 2 Implement the best quality control procedure to ensure consistent high-quality aluminum products. Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations of aluminum product defects. Gather and present all the KPI data for melting and casting department on a weekly basis. Respond to all technical inquiries to improve the process, and support quality and sales. Commissioning and qualifying of all equipment of filtration system for the casting. Lead continuous improvement projects and cost saving meeting for melting, casting, and rolling processes.Senior Metallurgist Engineer (contract) Aug 2022-Jan 2023Cleveland Cliffs McDonald, TN Oversee and troubleshoot the hot-press furnace, and the quality of quenched steel parts. Specify, and qualify all incoming steel coils materials to meet customer requirements. Develop and optimize materials specification and set up the relevant tests with a cross-functional team to meet customer specifications. Ensure tensile, hardness, bending and microstructure meet customer specifications. Ensure hot stamped steel parts have the proper Al-Si coating thickness. Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations of cold and hot stamped steel defects. Respond to daily technical inquiries from process, quality, and sales teams. Participate in the management meeting for continuous improvement and cost saving. Lead and develop an elevated level of training for lab technicians. Staff Metallurgist Engineer Feb 2021
June 2022Tesla Inc. (HPDC) Fremont, CA, USA Oversee and troubleshoot the Striko stack melting furnaces and degassing holding furnaces to ensure enough metal produced for continuous die casting machines (HPDC). Implement the charging plan, melting system, degassing, Sr-modification, and proper cleaning instructions to continuously deliver enough high-quality metal to the die casting machines. Lead the refractory relining process for the stack-melting furnace with recommended refractory repair vendors.3 Specify, and qualify all raw materials and additives to produce high quality castings. Lead and develop a prominent level of training for furnace technicians and production operators. Review metal chemistry and do necessary additions to comply with Tesla requirement. Ensure tensile, hardness, bending and crush tests meet the internal design specifications. Implement proper re-melting process of scarp castings to reduce the overall castings cost. Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations of aluminum casting defects. Respond to daily technical inquiries from process, quality, and sales teams. Develop and optimize alloys, materials specification, and the relevant tests with a cross-functional engineering team to meet Tesla specifications. Gather all the KPI data to monitor the uptime and efficiency for melting equipment and present them in the management meeting on a weekly basis. Implement all quality tools including SPC, PPAP, control plan and PFMEA Commissioning and qualifying of all equipment of air exhaust abatement system for the melting furnaces and casting department. Participate in the staff meeting for continuous improvement, cost reduction and saving projects. Help the EHS team to comply with air district and environmental regulations. Staff Metallurgist Engineer Oct 2019
Jan 2021CERA-MET LLC (Investment Casting) Bethlehem, PA,USA Plan the different melting charges for various types of aluminum silicon alloys(355, 356, 357) based on the customer specification. Review the composition of the different alloys using a spectrometry machine and make necessary adjustment. Review the heat treatment process and approve all the charts. Evaluate and approve the mechanical properties according to the military and aerospace specifications (hardness and tensile) Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations of aluminum castings defects. Gather all the KPI data to monitor the uptime and efficiency for melting equipment, sintering furnaces, heat treatment and present them in the management meeting on a weekly basis. Respond to the daily technical inquiries from the foundry, heat treatment and sales teams.4 Support Quality to maintain NADCAP/ISO certification and respond to all materials testing and heat treatment NADCAP audit inquiries. Communicate special testing requirements with approved NADCAP certified labs. Participate in the continuous improvement meeting of the aluminum casting performance by controlling the alloy type, the investment casting, and the heat treatment parameters. Lead and develop training for all furnaces and foundry technicians. Design, develop and perform tests and compile the data to write technical reports for external customers.Metallurgist Engineer March 2019 Oct 2019AVIVA METALS ((VDC-HDC) Lorain, OH, USA Develop new copper, brass, and bronze alloys by controlling the parameters of the direct chill continuous casting process (VDC-HDC), heat treatment, and the microstructure. Review the composition of brass and bronze alloys using a spectrometry machine and make any adjustment to the molten metal. Respond to the daily technical inquiries from the foundry and sales teams. Evaluate and approve mechanical properties using hardness and tensile testing machines. Gather all the KPI data to monitor the casting and heat treatment processes. Failure analysis of continuous castings products for internal and external issues. Arrange and communicate all special materials testing with approved suppliers. Participate in the management review committee meetings for continuous improvement and make recommendations on quality related matters. Metallurgical Heat Treatment Engineer (contract) August 2018 Feb 2019Precision Resource Cambridge- ON-Canada Failure analysis and root cause investigation of heat-treated steel products. Metal chemistry, mechanical properties, and microstructure characterization. Gather all the KPI data to monitor the heat treatment processes (carburizing, nitriding, annealing, austempering) Quality control of steel products for automotive industry Shop floor support for internal, customer and suppliers incidents Champion scrap reduction plans and respond to customer complaints. Read and understand engineering drawing (GD&T) and CMM reports. 5 Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF / TS 16949 and quality tools (SPC-PPAP- PFMEA)Metallurgical Engineer July 2017 July2018Magna International Inc (Low pressure Die Casting) Perth- ON- Canada Verify metal chemistry, mechanical properties, and microstructure analysis of low-pressure die aluminum casting. Failure analysis of aluminum casting products for automotive applications. Quality control of aluminum alloys castings for automotive industry. Shop floor support for internal, customer and supplier incidents Expert in performing structured problem-solving tools (8D, fault tree analysis) and recommending corrective and preventive actions. Champion scrap reduction plans and respond to customer complaints. Gather all the KPI data to monitor the casting scrap and heat treatment processes. Read and understand engineering drawing (GD&T) and CMM reports. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF / TS 16949 and quality core tools (APQP- PPAP-MSA-SPC).RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Hand on experience in powder metallurgy and mechanical alloying of tungsten heavy alloys (Milling- compaction-sintering-characterization). Professional in performing mechanical testing of aluminum, steel, copper, and magnesium alloys (tensile fatigue creep - notched and Charpy impact Macro, Micro-hardness). Hand on Direct chill continuous casting and melt treatments processes of aluminum, copper alloy, steel, and composite materials. Expert in the failure analysis of aluminum, steel, and copper products. Hand on heat treatment processes (annealing - tempering- aging- solution treatment). Strong background of physical metallurgy of steel, aluminum, copper, super alloys and composites materials. Metallography, fracture analysis and microstructural characterization using optical, scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS), and X-ray diffraction(XRD). Assist with the training/mentoring of new engineering staff and technicians. Metal matrix composites (development - production- mechanical characterization) Expert in performing structured problem-solving tools (8D, fault tree analysis) and recommending corrective and preventive actions. Champion scrap reduction plans and respond to customer complaints. Read and understand engineering drawing (GD&T) and CMM reports. 6 Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, and quality core tools (APQP-PPAP PFMEA- SPC)RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCEResearch Metallurgist IV Nov 2011 July2017Royal Military College (Defense Canada) Kingston, Ontario, CanadaProject Titles: Development and production of novel tungsten-base heavy alloys by mechanical alloying technique for kinetic energy penetrators - project with Army Research Laboratory (ARL) United States of America Tensile strength, hardness, and fracture analysis of cartridge brass alloy sheets Fatigue and tensile strength characterization of friction welded polymer for air- intake automotive applicationsResearch Metallurgist Sep 2003 May2010Industrial Advanced Technology of Light Metals for Automobile Applications group(TAMLA), University of Qubec (UQAC) with General Motors Company (GM-Powertrain USA).Project Title: Improving the microstructure, hardness and the impact toughness of Aluminum- Silicon-Copper-Magnesium Cast alloys (319- 356 and 413) for cylinder head, engine blocks, and vehicles wheel for General Motors powertrain-USA. Research Metallurgist Mar 2000 Aug2003(Semi manufacturing ferrous and Non-Ferrous Foundry - Central Metallurgical R&D Institute)Project Titles: Development and casting of novel grain refiner of Al-Ti-C composite for high strength Aluminum-Zinc alloys - Aluminum Egypt Company. Improving the wear resistance of cast aluminum-silicon composites Production of aluminum composites under industrial conditions CHARACTERIZATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Professional in performing mechanical testing including tensile testing, hardness, fatigue, creep, and Charpy impact test according to ASTM standards. Operate professionally all metallography laboratory equipment including specimen preparation, cutting, grinding, rough polishing, fine polishing, and etching.7 Perform the routine metallographic examination, analytical investigations, and failure analysis including microstructural evolution, grain size measurement, and volume fraction of the entire microstructural features using image analyzer. Operate Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM/EDAX), optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Design, develop and perform industrial projects, compile scientific data and write technical reports for industrial purposes. Crystal structure characterization and detecting new phases by X-ray diffraction(XRD)EDUCATION Ph.D. - Metallurgical Engineering 20062010University of Qubec - Chicoutimi, Qubec, Canada Master of Engineering (MEng) 2010 - 2011Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada MSc- Metallurgical Engineering 2003 2006University of Qubec - Chicoutimi, Qubec, Canada BSc Metallurgical Engineering 1993-1998Suez Canal University Suez, EgyptCOMPUTER LITERACY Excellent and professional working knowledge of MS Word; MS Excel; MS Access; and MS PowerPoint Ability to quickly grasp software of any new equipment. Programming Languages in Matlab, Intermediate skills in FEM. LINGUISTIC SKILLS Fluent in English and FrenchPROFILE (PERSONAL SKILLS) Strong analytical person and analytical skills Well-organized, self-reliant, resourceful, and effective team member Work under pressure, tight deadlines and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication.PUBLICATIONSMore than 12 articles related to my expertise in the development of metals have been published in notable scientific journals and conferences (copies available upon request). 8REFERENCES Grant Pattinson, Materials Engineering Manager, Tesla Inc., Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE Sal Alshabani, Advanced Engineering manager, Apple, Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE Kevin M. Jaansalu, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario. Tel: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ext. 6049, Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE Muhammad E. Aslam, Production Manager, Magna International, Grenville Castings Division, 1 Conlon Drive, Perth, Ontario. Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE F. H. Samuel, Department of Applied Science, University of Qubec (Chicoutimi), 555 Boulevard De lUniversit, Chicoutimi, QC, Canada. Tel: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ext. 5406, Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE B. J. Diak, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering, Queens University, Nicol Hall, 60 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Tel: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE |
