Metallographer/Metallurgist
Resume:
Edward H. Fowler
905-***-****(H)
St. Catharines, ON
905-***-**** (C)
L2N 5Z1 *********@******.**
PROFILE
Metallographer/Metallurgist with 25 years experience primarily within heat
treatment. Consultant for metallurgical and sediment lab setups including
purchase and placement of machinery and training of technicians to support
lean manufacturing concepts. Proficient at working within guidelines of
AIAG-CQI-9. Willing to travel.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
April 2012- Sept 2012
. Attended GM Springhill TN Powertrain as a consultant to setup
metallurgical lab and train lab technicians.
. Recommended the purchase and layout of equipment.
. Set up of manpower to support lean manufacturing concept for parts
going through metallurgical and sediment lab simultaneously.
. Aided production in putting all requirements in place to satisfy AIAF-
CQI-9.
. Assisted in the hiring of Metallurgist for lab.
June 2011- March 2012
. Attended GM Tonawanda Powertrain as a consultant to install a
metallurgical lab.
. Recommended the proper installation and layout of machines to achieve
work flow and efficient analysis.
. Worked with engineering to implement quality plan to satisfy CQI9
requirements with consideration given to production requirements.
. Worked with manufacturing to provide analysis for fine tuning of
production heat treat equipment (PPAP).
. Creation of lab Task Instruction Sheets and the training of lab
personnel.
Sun Life - St.
Catharines, Ontar
June 2009 - June 2010
. Returned to GM as a contract employee to continue prior assignment to
oversee the installation and preparation of metallurgy lab for the new
high feature V6 crank project that entailed the induction heat
treatment of V6 crankshafts. Responsibilities included recommending
the purchase of lab equipment, working with outside engineering and
determining how quality plan would be implemented to achieve first
time quality with consideration given to production requirements.
May 2009
Retired from General Motors amidst bankruptcy problems.
Edward Fowler
1977 - 2009
General Motors of Canada
Assembler
. Rear axle assembly line for 2 years.
Quality department floor inspector
. In the heat-treat area for 6 years. Was responsible for all surface
hardness for fourteen furnaces and metallurgical lab submissions.
Supervisor
. On per diem basis in the heat-treat area for 3 years supervising 15
people. Responsible for running 14 furnaces with proper stock
requirements and scheduling of personnel.
Metallurgical/Chemistry Lab/Sediment Lab Analyst (Team Leader)
. Sectioning and preparation of metallurgical samples for microscopic
analysis with microscope. Analysis could include but not limited to
microstructure, grain size, case depth or any other metallurgical
requirements as per print specification.
. Testing of steel for chemistry, carbon sulphur manganese levels or other
chemical elements Micro-hardness of samples with micro-hardness testers.
(including MT90)
. Plating check on material such as pinion shafts, side gears.
. Training of new lab personnel in sample preparation re: sectioning,
grinding, polishing, identification and use of various hardness scales,
microstructures use of microscope
. Infra-red testing of material for chemical content eg. Oil, waylube, t-
kool
. Set up and operation of magnafulux machine
. Communicating with other group leaders as to priority required for lab
submission. (bank of parts before assembly lines).
. Failure analysis including but not limited to dye penatrant checks and
microscopic analysis of failed area in components such as engine parts,
bolts and camshafts
. Microscopic analysis to identify foreign materials
. Sample retention as per global manufacturing and QS 9000 standards
. Preparation of metallurgical reports for engineering staff
. Macro analysis for identification eg possible cracks and foreign material
. Working with lab supervisor to develop lab technique in sample prep
. Managed inventory for all aspects of the lab
. Maintained "Safety People Quality Responsiveness Cost" board as per
global manufacturing system.
. Preparation of job instructions for lab. (Standardized work as per GMS.)
. Oversaw safety sheets and lab material re: proper labeling, SUC numbers,
WHIMS.
EDUCATION
Grade 13 - High School Diploma
Niagara College - Metallurgy, Metallography and Chemistry
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Dean Schappert - Lab Manager, General Motors of Canada - 905-***-****
John Swanson - Launch Quality Manager General Motors - Spring Hill TN
Other references - available upon request.
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