Project Manager Engineer

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Career Target:

Materials Engineer

Innovative Engineering Professional, currently completing a Masters of

Applied Science in Materials Engineering combined with extensive experience

and professional development in materials aspects of metallurgical

engineering. Leverage understanding of design, documentation and technical

tools to oversee engineering design and testing work. Offers a detail-

oriented research approach to analyze component performance, identify and

eliminate product and materials issues and establish reliable best

practices and procedures. Adept at implementing policies, processes,

programs and tools needed to reach and sustain ambitious performance

targets. Collaborative and solutions-oriented relationship manager,

appreciated for professionalism, work ethic, commitment and for delivering

product performance excellence to end users.

COre Knowledge areas

Materials Engineering Innovations Client & Vendor Relationship Management

FMEA & Project Management Computer & Software Literacy

Negotiating Contracts & Purchases Research, Presentations & Publications

Issue Resolution & Problem Solving Workflow Management & Team Building

Education & Professional Development

Masters of Applied Science - Materials ENgineering, Expected Completion

August 2011,

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

"Sliding Wear behaviour of eutectic Al-Si alloy under lubricated condition:

Effect of ethanol addition"

BACHELORS of Applied Science - MeCHANICAL ENGINEERNG with Materials option

Co-op 2009

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

Career Path Development

Project Manager, Sept 2008-Sept 2009, University of Windsor / Nemak Canada,

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

For this joint project between the University of Windsor and Nemak Canada,

led an in-depth research and development project to create a "Thin-Walled

Aluminum Engine Casting," serving as Project Manager to oversee a team of

10 students for the re-design and casting of a 3.6L V6 engine.

Research Assistant May -sept 2009

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Recruited to assist a professor in the design and development of a Tribo-

meter, conducing in-depth research on metals, specifically titanium alloys

under vacuum and atmospheric pressure.

. Explored oxidization processes, developing and implementing best

practices and designing in-house processes for the highest quality

testing, utilizing the Tribo-meter.

. Reviewed all published work related to the field of study, prepared

samples for analysis and tested for hardness, scratch and wear testing.

Selected Accomplishment

> Developed new method for oxidization of titanium alloy through diligent

research and lab testing.

Continued...

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Career Path Development - Continued

Process Engineer (CO-OP) Sept-Dec 2008

Research & Development - Chrysler Canada, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Engaged by this corporate research facility to coordinate and develop

numerous intra-departmental research projects and to conduct daily, weekly

and monthly preventative audits.

. Contributed to the set-up, testing, troubleshooting and optimization for

automated robotic processes, including paint machine methods and

equipment.

. Liaised with clients to gather requirements and interfaced with vendors

for parts and product support.

Selected Accomplishments

> Spearheaded the creation of a user-friendly database and folder system

for all Paint Shop Department drawings, across thousands of components

involved in the automated systems.

Process Development Engineer (CO-OP) Jan- Apr 2008

Dana Long Manufacturing Corp., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Acquired by this company to collaborate with a fellow engineer to develop

automated machines to produce components for radiator assembly.

. Investigated all processes to optimize all phases of production,

conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and

eliminate potential failure modes.

. Utilized material analysis techniques for random site quality testing.

. Scrutinized project bids and machinery purchase contracts, meticulously

checking components within contracts for automated processes to ensure

engineering soundness of contractual agreements.

. Communicated with suppliers and manufacturers and met with clients on-

site to provide support for the resolution of all quality control

production issues.

. Compiled data through the completion of research project initiatives

combining all of the gathered information from various techniques and

measurements into innovative and incisive reports as well as databases

and reports for publication.

Test Engineer - Fatigue & Load Data Analysis (CO-OP) Jan- Dec 2007

Schaeffler Group KG, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Hired by this German engine component producer, with clients including BMW

and Mercedes Benz, to oversee recording instrumentation on test cars and

testing loading samples on a full range of engine components to compile

results and procedures for fatigue analysis.

. Orchestrated intensive research on failure criteria, producing design

improvement recommendations and presenting findings to senior management

teams.

. Authored official reports for international corporate databases, official

releases and internal publications.

Test Engineer - Engine Components May-Aug 2006

Schaeffler Group USA Inc., Troy, Michigan, U.S.A.

Retained to manage component testing for new engines, synthesizing reports,

statistics, measurements and failure documentation.

. Attended meetings each morning to establish tasks, analyze internal and

client requests, and devise work plans with technicians and applications

engineers.

Selected Accomplishments

> Initiated the re-design of test measures and fixture designs for various

automotive components, incorporating test fixtures on standard test rigs

and installing instruments for data acquisition systems.

> Prepared and presented detailed, concise reports to management on

completed analysis of test data.

Technical & Language Skills

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access ( MS Project (

Windows Vista & NT ( SEM HTEM ( CATIA V5R16-R19 ( MAGMASoft ( AutoCAD (

SolidWorks ( MatLab ( MathCAD ( MDesign BerinX ( Optical Image Analysis

( Nano-Analyzer ( Pattern Research ( Technical Literature Review Tools

Fluent in English & Tamil, Written & Spoken ( Conversational German

Victor Francis

675 Chippawa St, Unit 2 ? Windsor, ON N9C

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