Mechanical Engineer

Ashkan Razania

*******.******@*****.*** Decatur, IL 678-***-****

(U. S. citizen –no sponsorship required)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashkanrazania

Objective

Dynamic and motivated materials and mechanical Engineer presently seeking a position with an innovative company that will utilize my strong background in metallurgy, practical work experience, and analytical skills. (Willing to relocate).

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering Graduated July, 2015

Western Michigan University (WMU) Kalamazoo, MI

Project: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Green Sand

Bachelor of Science, Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering Graduated: Dec, 2009

Iran Azad University (IAU) Esfahan, Iran

Project: Dual-phase and Effects of microstructural variable on mechanical properties of AISI 1513

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Caterpillar, Inc., Failure Analysis Engineer Feb-July 2016 -Decatur, IL

Responsible for conducting failure analysis on Mining Truck, Wheel Tractor Scraper, and Motor Grader components.

Provided Root Cause Corrective Action support for numerous continuous product improvement projects with a focus on steel and iron castings, forgings, and heat treatment.

Evaluated material, process and dimension for PPAP parts.

Neenah Foundry, Mechanical Eng. Internship Summer 2014 - Neenah, WI

Coordinated a quality control project using Minitab, and improved the mechanical properties of green sand. (Design of Experiment-DOE).

Performed quality checks and conducted lab analysis on sand and recommended corrective actions.

Georgia Institute of Technology, Material Science Research Assistant Eng. March 2011 to Sep 2012 - Atlanta, GA

Accomplished projects in a team setting focused on material selection, heat treatment, and material characterization with a concentration on metals and metal composites.

Managed the Materials Lab and ensured all testing equipment was maintained and performed as required.

Mobarakeh Steel Company, Metallurgical Eng. Internship Summer 2009 - Esfahan, Iran

Engaged and monitored over 360 hours in various Production processes and Manufacturing units including Iron Plant Complex, Steel Making and Electric Arc Furnaces, Continuous Casting plant, the hot and cold rolling mill, the galvanizing line, etc.

Certificate and Honors

Certificate Lean Six Sigma-Orange Belt

Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Certificate

Caterpillar Certificate Recognition for resolving hoist cylinder quality issue.

Awarded 3rd place in the 5th National Heat Treatment Competition (Iran, 2008)

Publications

Arigur, Pnina and Ashkan Razania.” Formability and Crystallographic Texture in Novel Magnesium Alloys.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Advanced and Agile Manufacturing Systems, Institute for Complex Adaptive Matter (ICAM), Oakland, MI, Aug 2014

Arigur, Pnina and Ashkan Razania.” The Development of Crystallographic Texture in Novel Mg Alloys” (Presentation, University of Auckland, New Zealand Aug 2012)

Ashkan Razania. “Optimizing Mechanical Properties of AISI 4340 Steel by Heat Treatment, Iran”, (Presentation, 5th Heat Treatment Competition, Iran Azad University, Iran, July 2008)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mechanical and Material Science Engineering Skills

Expert-level first principle engineering knowledge of metals and materials

Knowledge of physical and mechanical properties as well as evaluation methods (tensile, strength, fatigue, fracture toughness)

Familiar with characterization methods, including optical microscope, stereoscope, X-rays, EDX, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

Experienced in analyzing and resolving quality issues using statistical method (DOE) with software (Minitab, Microsoft Excel)

Expert-level knowledge of bills of materials (BOMs)and material selection

Familiar with technical software, including Ansys, AutoCAD, Cero, Mathcad

Familiar with crystallography and crystal structure

Metallurgical Engineering Skills

Familiar/have hands-on experience with metallography lab equipment

Familiar with sand processing and sand mechanical testing (green compression, split, wet tensile, durability, permeability, loss-on-ignition [L.O.I])

Proficient at metallographic sample preparation and analysis, including cutting, polishing, etching, and using an optical microscope to perform analysis of grain, grain boundary, and phases

Demonstrated experience with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards

Experience with heat treatment processes (annealing, normalizing, stress relieving, aging, hardening, tempering, carburization)

Thorough knowledge of steel making

Knowledge of SEM, EDS, X-rays

CAD Designing and Drafting Skills

2D/3D drafting using solid works and Auto CAD (2D/3D sketching)

Producing solid work assembly and simulation

Creating and updating BOMs for new or revised drawings

Design and development of stamping/tooling fixture using methods such as bridges, body intersection, table, master part, multibody

Creating exploded views and investigating parts issues

Familiar with areas, such as surface, mold tools, weldment, pipe design, sheet metal

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