Akram M. Chaudhry
*************@*******.***
Attleboro, MA 02703
M: 774-***-****
H: 508-***-****
SUMMARY
Goal oriented, resourceful senior process/manufacturing engineer with years
of progressive experience in process sustaining and developing. Proven
record of accomplishments and increased level of responsibility in yield
optimization. Highly skilled in developing solutions to technical problems
and working with others to achieve company objectives. Lean Manufacturing-
six sigma, green belt trained. Areas of expertise:
- Project Management - Process/ product Development -
OSHA, cGMP,
- Process Improvement - Problem Solving - DOE,
SPC, SQC
- Hazardous Chemicals - Cost Reduction - Six
sigma/Green belt
- Yield Optimization - Process Safety Management -
Lean/MFG, DMAIC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dow Chemical (Rohm and Haas) Electronic Materials Marlboro, MA 2006 -
2009
Senior Process/Project Engineer
Provided technical leadership implementing major capital projects. Managed
projects through completion.
Provided hands-on problem solving support to manufacturing. Analyzing test
results and process yields to identify and prioritize improvement
opportunities.
Identified opportunities for improvements related to safety, cost, quality,
yields, capacity, and production goals.
Optimized processes using Lean manufacturing and six sigma methodology,
developed and implemented improvements to processes and production
operations
Identified area leverages for cost improvement.
Analyzed operating data from manufacturing processes using statistical
tools, both proactively (statistical quality/process control) and
reactively (troubleshooting).
Assisted both production and maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and
correcting problems related to yields, quality and environmental
compliance.
As necessary, assisted area leadership and developed leadership skills
through interaction within manufacturing team.
Monitored and reviewed SPC and SQC data for assigned products and test
processes.
Identified trends in product SQC data, updating control limits and
analyzing product capability vs customer specification roadmaps.
Wrote engineering change notices (ECN) to improve quality, costs, and
documentation.
Trained Operators and technicians to achieve quality production goals.
Allegro MicroSystems Inc., Worcester, MA
1994 - 2006
Senior Process Engineer
Supported all manufacturing areas used in the fabrication of IC's and
sensor products during 12 hour shift.
Developed and improved manufacturing methods and procedures and equipment
directed at reducing costs while maintaining quality standards.
Daily monitoring production line to ensure all specifications and quality
requirements are met.
Supported high volume manufacturing requirements by optimizing recipes,
qualifying new tools and processes.
Conducted well designed experiments to optimize device performance and
yield.
Developed quality specifications and requirements for all products.
Supervised staff of 8 process engineering personnel.
Appropriately dispositioned discrepant material using NCR system.
Integral member of shift management team, prioritize process activities in
order to achieve goals.
Assisted in process development support and process integration.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HELD
BLH Electronic Corporation., Canton, MA.
Chemical Product/Process Development Engineer
Analog Devices Inc., Wilmington, MA
Process Engineer
ADDITIONAL Skills
. Strong skills and demonstrated ability to work with leadership and
employees.
. Detail oriented with good facilitation, communication, computer and
organizational skills.
. Computer proficiency in Windows-based programs (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Minitab, JMP).
. Strong oral and written communication skills.
. Excellent personal interaction skills.
. A demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability.
. Ability to work well in a team environment: Work well within a
culture that value diversity.
. Flexible and able to respond quickly to changing job demands and
prioritize multiple tasks.
EDUCATION
. Currently taking courses in Project Management, Leadership, Marketing,
and Communication.
. Lean manufacturing/six sigma- Green belt - Quantum Leap Engineering,
MA
. Certificate in Microelectronics and Computer technology, Northeastern
University, Boston. MA
. Took courses in Statistical Process Control, Northeastern University,
Boston. MA
. Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, University of
Massachusetts. MA
US CITIZEN.