Project Manager Engineer

James W. Sydnor *** Austree Drive Columbia, SC ***16 803-***-****

abmegt@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a challenging position where I may utilize my project management,

technical, quality and oral/written communication skills.

Professional Experience

Plant Metallurgist/Metallurgy Lab Manager/Project Manager/Quality Engineer

3/2006 - Present - Navistar (formerly Continental AG, Siemens) - Columbia, SC -

Automotive - Diesel Injectors

Hands-on metallurgy lab manager, supervise/train lab technicians, project

management, supplier oversight, material testing, material selection, corrosion

engineering, heat treatment, failure analysis, metallography, SEM/EDAX analysis,

fractography, Six Sigma cost reduction and more. Support supplier quality,

manufacturing, design/test, and warranty. Ongoing oral/written presentations.

Plant Metallurgist/Metallurgy Lab Mgr/Project Manager/Quality Engineer/Inspection

Supervisor

11/2004 - 3/2006 - Houston Manufacturing - Houston, TX - Served several

industries - Numerous products

Development of proactive process improvements, specifications, preventative and

corrective actions, quality plans, manufacturing plans, internal auditing

programs, work instructions and inspection procedures/plans in an ISO-based

manufacturing, forging and heat treatment environment. Extensive training of

personnel in quality and metallurgical principles. Ongoing communications with

customers regarding quality issues, manufacturing plans, quality plans,

documentation, specification and drawing reviews. Root cause analysis of system,

testing and field failures. Document preparation and review prior to product

shipments. Use of Six Sigma principles to monitor and improve process systems

and quality. Ongoing oral/written presentations.

Plant Metallurgist/Metallurgy Lab Manager/Heat Treat Engineer/Manufacturing

Engineer

2/2004 - 11/2004 - ThyssenKrupp AG - Danville, IL - Automotive - Diesel

crankshafts

Supervision/training of metallurgy technicians and heat treat personnel,

responsible for heat treat (HT) operations, HT quality control, HT process

control, failure analysis and metallurgical testing/analysis/metallography in an

ISO-based manufacturing and heat treatment environment. Weekly

reporting/discussions with customers regarding quality issues, metallurgical

testing results and specification requirements. Wrote numerous heat treatment and

met lab work procedures/instructions. Generation/reporting of SPC data to

customers. Ongoing written/oral presentations.

Plant Metallurgist/Metallurgy Lab Mgr/Project Manager/Quality Engineer/Inspection

Supervisor

10/2002 - 2/2004 - Houston Manufacturing - Houston, TX

Same as above responsibilities with Houston Manufacturing.

Software Programmer

10/2000 - 10/2002 - Peoria, IL - ChoicePoint - Data collection & intelligence

service to government & industry

Software programming, testing and data/information analysis. Ongoing written and

oral presentations.

Plant Metallurgist/Metallurgy Lab Mgr/Project Manager/Quality Engineer/Inspection

Supervisor

10/1991 - 9/2000 - Houston Manufacturing - Houston, TX

Same as above responsibilities with Houston Manufacturing.

Project Manager/Materials/Welding/Corrosion/Inspection/Turnaround Engineer

3/1988 - 9/1991 - Mobil Oil Corporation - Torrance, CA - Petroleum - Heavy (high

S) crude oil refinery

Project management, failure analysis of in-service materials and weldments,

material selection, welding/corrosion/ inspection/environmental engineering, cost

reduction. Development of equipment repair procedures, including weld repair

procedures. Supervised/trained inspection/NDT personnel. Equipment inspection,

repair recommendations and reliability assessments prior to and during

shutdowns/turnarounds involving historical research and on-spot analysis of

deteriorations resulting from process corrosion, abrasion, cracking, overheat,

overstress, etc. Ongoing written/oral presentations.

Materials/Quality/Failure Analysis/Research Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor

1980 - 1987 - Caterpillar - Peoria, IL - Heavy earthmoving Equipment -

Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Foundry, Research

Metallurgical, quality assurance, cost reduction, failure analysis, foundry and

research engineering with emphasis on diesel engine metallurgy.

Supervised/trained technicians in production and research metallurgy labs.

Supervised heat treat and machining personnel in production environments.

Ongoing written/oral presentations.

Education/Professional Development/Awards

BS, Metallurgical Engineering (Honors) - GPA = 4.5/5 (=3.5/4) U of

Illinois (Urbana, IL)

Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)

National Engineering Honor Society

Alpha Sigma Mu (Metallurgical Honor Society)

U of Illinois (Urbana, IL)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Continental Automotive (Columbia, SC)

Internal Auditing of Quality Management Systems

U of Houston (Houston, TX)

Welding (classroom and hands-on)

El Camino College (Torrance, CA)

Welding (hands-on)

Caterpillar (Peoria, IL)

Modern Refining Technology

ExxonMobil (Torrance, CA)

Technical Writing

ExxonMobil (Torrance, CA)

Failure Analysis

ASM/Caterpillar (Peoria, IL)

Heat Treatment of Steel

ASM/Caterpillar (Peoria, IL)

ASM, NACE memberships

Corrosion 2010

NACE

Recommendations/references from internal customers at Continental Diesel

Systems (now Navistar)

(will be confirmed upon request through LinkedIn.com)

"For the past 3 years, I have enlisted the help of Jim Sydnor for

metallurgical analysis. I was amazed at the sheer volume of work which was

placed up Jim, yet he was always able to finalize reports with great

detail, in a timely manner. Jim's reports were very well-organized, and

portrayed in a manner that could be understood by colleagues who are not

well-versed in metallurgical studies. In addition to the aforementioned

aspects, Jim was always available to satisfy the needs of his colleagues,

and most importantly, the needs of the customer. Jim truly is a valuable

asset to any company seeking metallurgical expertise." November 16, 2009

James Leonard, Quality Team Leader - Warranty Returns, Continental

Automotive Systems

worked with Jim at Continental Automotive Systems

"I am a manufacturing engineer who has worked with Jim Sydnor for 4 years

at our Blythewood diesel injector facility. Jim performs all metallurgical

analysis and consultation at our plant of 400 people. Jim is great to work

with and delivers accurate and most helpful results both quickly and in

readily understandable format. Whenever I need Jim's help, he is right

there to take care of whatever I need to improve processes and/or keep the

plant running in top form. I very much enjoy working with Jim Sydnor. Dorin

Lupascu - Sr. manufacturing Engr - Continental Diesel Systems - Blythewood,

SC" November 16, 2009

Dorin Lupascu, Process Engineer, Continental Diesel Systems

worked with Jim at Continental Automotive Systems

"Jim Sydnor and I have worked together for four years at Continental Diesel

Systems in Blythewood, SC. Jim is an excellent Metallurgical engineer and

holds an impressive knowledge in his field. Jim's in-depth familiarity with

processes and environmental effects on materials are most useful for part

depositions and root cause determinations. Jim effortlessly articulates

technical details in both individual and group settings. His behavior is

highly professional at all times; he treats everyone with warmth and the

utmost respect regardless of their position. He is highly regarded, well

liked and creates positive rapport with all. Jim is most qualified to hold

a high-level staff or leadership role where he will unquestionably be

appreciated as greatly as he is right now. Craig D Moffat - Sr. Design

Engr. - abmegt@r.postjobfree.com" September 21, 2009

Craig Moffat, Senior Design Engineer, Continental Automotive Systems

worked directly with Jim at Continental Diesel Systems

"Jim is very efficient, well organized, easy to communicate with and

quickly adapts to changing priorities. His metallurgical lab runs very

smoothly; its work is well-documented and clearly communicated to all

internal and external customers. It has been my pleasure working with Jim

as we have solved important product issues. I enthusiastically recommend

him to any company requiring an engineer with a great breadth and depth of

metallurgical expertise. For any additional detail or to answer any

questions about my experience with Jim, please feel free to contact me by e-

mail at abmegt@r.postjobfree.com" September 19, 2009

Ben Wisdom, Hydraulic System Product Engineer, Continental

worked with Jim at Continental Automotive Systems

"I worked in the petroleum industry, oil field services R&D, for several

years in process chemistry and engineering. I hold two patents on processes

involving principles of boundary layer surface chemistry (cementation

reaction) and the relationship to various waste metal materials - for value-

added product. I also worked with a major producer of electrolytic

manganese dioxide for rechargeable batteries, in the areas of R&D, process

development, environmental, quality, and corrosion control throughout the

plant. I have trusted and known Jim Sydnor for approximately 2-1/2 years

while we worked together at Continental Diesel Systems in Blythewood, SC.

Jim is the manager of our metallurgical laboratory, and I am the lead

chemical engineer in our diesel injector manufacturing plant of 400

employees. Jim and I report directly to the quality manager. We have

frequently worked closely on corrosion and other issues that require both

our expertise. Jim is enjoyable to work with, knowledgeable in his field, a

quick study and addresses problems immediately. He works efficiently and

effectively to ensure the quality of our components while maximizing

customer satisfaction and profitability. He is outgoing, well-liked and

respected by his coworkers. Sincerely, Paul Wayland Chemical Engineer

Continental Diesel Systems Blythewood, SC CEL: 803-***-**** e-mail:

abmegt@r.postjobfree.com" September 18, 2009

Paul Wayland, Quality Engineer, Principal Chemical Engineer, Siemens (now

Continental)

worked with Jim at Continental Diesel Systems

"I am currently a mechanical product designer at a 400 employee Continental

Automotive Systems diesel injector plant in Columbia, SC. My role includes,

among other things, responsibility for every aspect of our part and

assembly drawings and prints as well as material data system, which

together include the materials and heat treatments for a vast array of

components encompassing several product lines. I have had the pleasure of

working with Jim Sydnor, our principal metallurgical engineer, for

approximately 4 years. Jim is responsible for all materials and heat

treatments of our products, in addition to being the working manager of our

state-of-the-art material testing and failure analysis lab. Jim's extensive

metallurgical knowledge, personal productivity and ability to inspire

others are a tremendous asset to this company. His contributions result in

robust products and cost efficiency. Jim is extremely helpful and quite

friendly to work with. I recommend Jim Sydnor without reservation. Stephen

Singleton email: abmegt@r.postjobfree.com" September 18, 2009

Stephen Singleton, Mechanical Drafter / Designer, Continental Diesel

Systems US, LLC

worked with Jim at Continental Diesel Systems

"I supervised Jim for nearly 2 years as my Metallurgical Engineer. Jim

always conducts himself in a professional manner and completed his job

assignments on time. Jim interfaced with customers and was in a decision

making role for all plant activities. Jim is knowledgeable and can be

relied on to give accurate results and findings." January 11, 2010

Jeffrey Johnston, Quality Manager, Continental Automotive Systems

Supervised Jim at Continental Diesel Systems

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