John Roe
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Detail oriented and relationship driven experienced Metallurgical Engineer. Looking to lead in a unique and interesting role and grow it into something special. Motivated self starter with extensive background in manufacturing, process development and improvement, project management, quality systems, and safety. Strong technical background combined with an emphasis on relationships and a systematic approach to problem solving and process development. Desire to learn something new every day.
Experience
Air Products and Chemicals - Southern US
Senior Metallurgist/Commercial Technology
July 2017 to June 2019
• Company technical representative for all metals accounts and prospects
• Performed onsite trails and process improvements at customer facilities covering thermal spray coating, heat treat (carburizing, nitriding, neutral hardening, etc.), welding, melting, autoclaves, additive manufacturing
• Engineering and commercial roll out of new technical offerings
• Created, negotiated, and signed various customer contracts (P&L’s, T&C’s, ROI tools, CRM)
• Representative for technical committees and trade show representation
• Responsible for 14 territories covering 15 states
• Set new business revenue records within metals segment each year with company
Gerdau Long Steel North America - Cartersville, GA
Product Development Metallurgist - Merchant Mills
November 2013 to June 2017
• Worked with customers, sales/marketing, and mills to develop new processes to expand products and grades in production
• Oversaw systems setup and maintenance of new and existing production (SAP)
• Managed all interplant projects related to merchant product line (beams, angles, channels, flats, rounds)
• Performed trials for market competitiveness projects
• Designed and implemented process controls on raw materials
• Responsible for 8 mills
Plant Metallurgist
May 2008 to November 2013
• Worked with production personnel to maintain and improve steelmaking process (EAF, LMF, Continuous Casting, Hot Rolling, Finishing)
• Conducted process development projects to bring new offerings and production methods online
• Regularly used quality and management systems techniques (six sigma, DOE, kaizen, gage R&R)
• Supervised labs and inspections to ensure adherence to product specifications
• Technical point of contact at the mill for customers and sales
• Mill representative for various auditing and standardization bodies (ASTM, ABS, ISO, Nuclear)
Vulcan - Birmingham, AL
Plant Metallurgist
March 2006 to May 2008
• Oversaw the purchase, construction, and start up of onsite mechanical testing lab and machine shop
• Provided technical expertise in heat treat, thread bar, and wire drawing operations
• Managed product testing/inspections, lab personnel, and product certifications
• Implemented statistical process control for heat treat process
• Engaged with supplier mills to improve raw materials used in heat treat process
• Worked to bring online and startup 3rd and 4th heat treat lines at facility
Cree Durham, NC
Process Engineer
February 2005 to March 2006
• Process engineer in charge of wafering and polishing departments
• Oversaw initial work and surface prep of Silicon Carbide crystals used for LED production
• Oversaw introduction of all new equipment in wafering and polishing departments
• Managed department technicians and process related projects
• Conducted process inspections with integrated statistical methods.
• Managed interdepartmental projects
Education
B.S. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL, 2004
Additional Information
ASTM (Voting Member), AIST, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt, Nuclear NQA-1 Lead Auditor, SAP
References available upon request