Engineer Engineering

OBJECTIVE

Chemical Process Engineer with sound technical knowledge coupled with excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional analytical and problem solving skills developed through 12 years of experience in chemical engineering, process operations, product development, R&D and Lab

SUMMARY

Process Chemical Engineer with hands-on experience in Process Engineering, Product Development, R&D and QA in the field of polymer, thermosetting, adhesive, Inks and pharmaceuticals

In depth knowledge of DCS Delta-V and PLC data acquisition and analysis

7 years of management experience in R&D and lab

Hands on experience with particle size measurement, IR, pH & conductivity meter, X-rite, extraction (liquid/solid, liquid/liquid), unit operations, molding press and column chromatography

Strong background in managing and planning projects simultaneously within given deadlines

Demonstrate understanding and hands on experience of proper steps in trouble shooting problems and determining resolution

Result oriented, able to work well under pressure, excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and able to work with people at all levels

Good understanding with ISO 9000, 9001,14001,GMP, PPE, WHMIS, TDG and HAZOP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Colmar Inks Toronto, Canada 2011-Present

Colmar is a medium sized ink and related technical manufacturer. Colmar is the number one supplier of Lithographic Inks to the Canadian outdoor Advertising market.

Lab and R&D Manager, Lab

Established and maintained work schedules for test facilities and ensures that work is completed as planned

Demonstrate professional expertise in liquid and oil based inks formulation and sharing knowledge through coaching, technical reports and team presentations

Involved in Color matching for water base and oil inks with and without X-rite spectrophotomer

Developed and formulate coating for oil and water base ink

Lead the formulation of new products from concept to launch

Evaluate raw materials for quality assurance and applicability for processing; Materials include resins, pigments, waxes, additives and acrylates

Assist in the training and mentoring of new chemists and laboratory technicians

Ensured laboratory equipment, general housekeeping, hazard material analysis compliance and safety standard compliance are maintained

Meet with customers and assess needs, match with existing product or develop new product as appropriate

Stay abreast of innovations in the industry and introduce new product ideas that will meet profitability goals of the company

Radient Technologies Inc. Whitby, Canada 2009-2011

Radient Technologies Inc. is a specialist in the extraction, purification and isolation of high-value naturally derived compounds and ingredients for pharmaceuticals and health supplies.

Process & Product Development Engineer, Production Pilot Plant and R&D

70% worked based on operations

Supervised 1 engineer, 3 operators and 2 QC technician

Involved in fine ingredient production by using solid-liquid extraction, liquid-liquid extraction by unit operations filtration, distillation and evaporation

Ensured all relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), SOP’s are kept up to date and all operations must followed Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Identified and executed strategies to resolve product and process problems

Planed process operations, establishing priorities and sequences for batching products

Assured batch documentation is completed in a timely and error free manner

Managed and lead varied engineering projects from the design and specification stage to production and optimization

30% worked based on product development

Researched on extract different ingredient from biological and natural resources

Developed easy process and technique to obtained better product in most effective manner

Prepared research papers and coasting

Xerox Research Center of Canada (6 months contract) Mississauga, Canada, 2008-2009

Xerox research center, enabling the flow of leading-edge imaging and consumable materials from research concepts to supplies solutions.

Research Assistant, Scale-Up Engineering Laboratory

Researched in phase inversion emulsification (PIE) processes for production of latexes

Studied solvent recycling for PIE process and explore alternate techniques for resin emulsification

Researched on developing new polymer resin

Dynea Pakistan Limited Hub, Pakistan, 2006-2008

Dynea is a global leader based in Norway that provides and produces high performance adhesion, surfacing solutions and thermosetting (molding compound) to clients worldwide.

Manager, Product Development

Managed 4 chemical engineers, 2 trainee engineers, 4 chemists and 2 pilot plant operators

Provided technical lead role for key projects, and manufacturing events

Formulated new products as part of pilot plant team and supported to manufacturing

Developed the approving and coordinating work schedules to ensure cost, quality and time objectives are met

Supported proactive day-to-day technical support and plant troubleshooting

Investigated, advised and resolved complex design and field engineering problems obtained in adhesive and molding compounding operations

Interfaced with marketing personnel and customers to define performance of new and existing products

Investigated quality issues, defined root causes and implemented corrective actions

Prepared financial analysis of new and existing products

Gatron Industries Limited Hub, Pakistan, 2005 – 2006

Gatron is the largest producer of PET resin (bottle grade and textile grade chips) in Asia with total production capacity of 600 Tons / Day.

Process Engineer, Operations

Managed 5 chemical and 4 physical engineers, 3 laboratory technicians, 4 supervisors and 12 operators and 10 helpers

Participated on project teams as technical resource for production, product variation reduction efforts and programs to improve manufacturing efficiency

Reviewed operational schedules and coordinates activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications

Provided support to R&D projects and new product launches as required

Developed and maintained standard process-flow diagrams PFD and PID

Determined the layout of piping, equipment and utilities for engineering changes

Supported process formulations in the Delta-V (DCS) system

Ensured functional shift changes to ensure, there are no problems resulting from shift to shift handovers and provides daily reporting on shift activities

Metatex Packaging Ltd Karachi, Pakistan, 2001 – 2003

Metatex is the leading printing industry of soft packaging materials, metalizing, holograms, metalized yarn, and PE film extrusion.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Performed laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data

Performed in-process and final product QA tests as required. Tested, sampled and inspected incoming raw materials and finished goods to GMP standards

Identified and resolved quality control concern

Involved in color matching using X-rite spectrophotomer Efficient in using lab instrument like Inko-meter, print proofer and k Coater

EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP

MSc. Advanced process Engineering Loughborough University, United Kingdom, 2003-2004

Degree equivalency has been done by World Education Service (WES) Canada, equivalent to Masters

BSc. Bachelors in Chemical Engineering University of Karachi Karachi, Pakistan, 1997- 2001

Eligible for registration as a P.Eng

Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) 2003-Present

President, Society of Chemical Engineering & Technology (SOCET) University of Karachi 1999-2001

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