Manager Mechanical

Weiwei Jian

**** *** ******* **. ***. ***, Raleigh, NC, 27606; Phone: 919-***-****; Email: *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly trained in the synthesis and processing of metallic materials, with wide exposure to alloy and

process development for commercial purposes. Seeking an opportunity to work in a Metallurgist position in

a prestigious organization with potential to expand and grow.

SUMMARY

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Applied Lean and Six Sigma thinking, methodologies and tools to reduce waste for cost reduction

and also minimize processing variation for quality improvement;

Lead kaizen events with internal teams to identify cost reduction opportunities

Experiences of applying design of experiments (DOE), statistical processing control (SPC) and

failure model effect analysis (FMEA) for quality control and improvement purposes;

Identified the root cause of the exception of product quality and took immediate corrections.

Vast expertise in the physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys

Design of experiments to investigate processing-structure-property-performance inter-relationships;

Extensive knowledge of materials optimization via thermo-mechanical process design;

Comprehensive knowledge of state-of-the-art testing and characterization method, including

light/electron microscopy, x-ray analyses, mechanical testing and corrosion testing.

Experiences of VIM and knowledge of ESR and VAR melting techniques;

Ability to transit scientific invention to engineering innovation (3 patents published)

Ability to work independently as well as efficiently in a team, especially in leadership and

coordination roles

EXPERIENCE

Research Associate and Metals Lab Associate Manager, North Carolina State University (Dec. 2012-

current)

Led projects, designed experiments, and presented results to senior leadership. Projects have

focused on developing ultrastrong metallic materials for automotive application;

Led group of 5 research assistants in experimental thermo-mechanical processing and property

testing;

Monitored the facility operation, maintenance, modification and upgrading.

Research Assistant and Metallurgy Lab Assistant Manager, NC State University (Aug. 2008 - Dec. 2012)

Developed a processing strategy for Mg-alloy in the world via a conventional processing technique;

Targeted thermomechanical processing and investigated microstructure and property relationship;

Trained laboratory personnel, monitor daily lab operation and maintenance;

Coordinated with supporting technicians to ensure lab is operating safely and efficiently;

Developed and implanted lab regulations, facilities operation manuals and testing techniques.

Research Assistant, Materials Processing Technology Center, Guangzhou, China (Sept. 2004 - Jun.

2008).

Performed rolling, forging and extrusion processing and subsequent mechanical testing,

microstructure and failure analysis;

Assigned the responsible of executing and reporting on metallurgical testing for external customers.

Manufacturing Co-op, Guangdong Huajin Alloy & Advanced Materials Industrial Co., LTD., GZ, China

2006.

Responsible for design a lightweight vehicle dashboard in support of vehicle weight reduction;

Performed diverse engineering tasks, such as materials selection, engineering drawing, part forming

and assembling, coating and painting.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (Dec. 2012).

M.S., Materials Processing Engineering, South China University of Technology, China (June 2008).

B.E., Mechanical Engineering, South China University of Technology, China (June 2005).

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