**** *********'s Oak
Court
Cincinnati, OH *****
Phone 513-***-****
Email:
abm53z@r.postjobfree.com
Kishore Patel
Education 1974 - 1975 University of Aston, Birmingham,
United Kingdom.
Member of the Institute of Metallurgist Exemption
Course
1967 - 1973 M.S. University of
Baroda, Baroda, India.
Bachelor of Engineering and Metallurgy
First Class
1964- 1967 St. Joseph's E.T.
High School, Bulsar, India.
High School Diploma
Professional
experience 2006-current Arvinmeritor, Carrollton,
KY
Metallurgical Engineer
Team leader to reduce Customer PPM from over 6000
to 3000.
Problem solving tools utilized to reduce Material
cost by 5% and Scrap by 2%.
Modify chemistry to improve Mechanical properties
of Ductile Grade 64-45-12 by utilizing less costly
alloys. Black Belt Six sigma project completed to
increase melting rate by 5%. Maintain ISO
Certification and Direct procedure changes to
support Quality Audit. Revise Control Plan and FEMA
as required. Supervise melting and pouring process.
Oversee inspection and testing of castings
2004 - 2006 RMG Foundry LLC, Mishawaka,
IN
Quality Assurance Manager/Plant Metallurgist
Plan, organize and direct Quality Control functions
of the Manufacturing Plant. Investigate and
provide solutions to the customer complaint.
Maintain Company's ISO Certification. Direct
procedure changes as required during Quality Audit.
Issue material specifications to match and support
process requirements. Train Laboratory personnel
to carry out the routine testing of metal.
Implement suitable heat treatment cycles for
castings to achieve specified properties.
Recommend material selection to improve melting and
molding process. Revise Control Plan and FEMA as
required.
1998 - 2004 Harrison Ironworks, Harrison, Ohio
Technical/ Quality Director
Direct the metallurgical and process technical
activities of the foundry. Direct and maintain the
activities of the testing lab. Address corrective
action items regarding plant processes. Define and
provide raw material requirements and
documentation. Assist in control of manufacturing
processes. Provide customer service on
metallurgical and technical issues. Supports
continuous plant improvement processes. Assist in
developing of process/technical training programs.
Oversee inspection and testing in accordance with
quality plans and procedures. Coordinate
disposition of non-conforming product and maintains
records of non-conformance's.
1990- 1998 Technocast Inc.,
Orrville, Ohio 44667
Technical Manager/Manger of Process Control
Responsible for overall quality functions of
casting production, assist in resolving technical
and quality problems with material and process in
the Melt, Mold, and Core Department. Reduce raw
material cost by 2% by utilizing cost efficient
products. Developed high impact ductile iron in
as-cast condition without heat-treatment for
sub-zero temperature application. Visit customers
to resolve quality problems. Involved in training
lab personnel for metallurgical investigation.
Recommended improvement to existing plant layout
and equipment to quality of the product.
1985- 1990 Russell Castings Ltd.,
Leicester, United Kingdom.
Chief Metallurgist
Supervision and control of metal melting and
casting activities in order to maximize
productions. Evaluated and introduced new grade of
ductile iron. Implementation of ISO 9000 Quality
System in plant. Resolved scrap problem through
in-house procedures and customer communication.
Design gating and risering system of high scrap
jobs.
1982- 1985 A and N Foundries,
Leicester, United Kingdom.
Works Metallurgist
Provide technical assistance to melt personnel with
processing practices, alloying addition, cast
charge make up, etc. Supervise Metallurgical lab
conducting failure mode analysis and
investigations. Monitor molding and casting
practices. Developed and implemented statistical
process control program. Implemented heat-treating
process to improve mechanical properties of
castings. Responsible for establishing and
maintaining material and process standards, vender
certification, and process audits.
1975- 1982 S. Russell and Sons Ltd.,
Leicester, United Kingdom.
Chief Metallurgist
In charge of electric and cupola melting operations
for production of gray and ductile iron castings.
Responsibility of sand and metallurgical lab
testing. Developed and implemented Flotret and
Immold process of ductile iron production. Submit
technical assessment of new products and its
recommendations. Evaluation of new processes and
equipment and its introduction to production
feasibility.
Engineering
Skills Implementation of QS9000
Experience in QS audits
Scrap diagnosis of castings
Field Failure analysis of castings
Understanding of Metallurgical and measurement
processes
References
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