Dr Mohan S Devgun
Orlando, FL 32835
Tel: 716-***-****
e-mail: **********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a suitable position in Continuous Improvement/Quality/Management/materials/manufacturing engineering
EXPERIENCE
Quality Control
· Designed and implemented quality control systems for manufacturing industries
· Developed SPC training program for engineering companies
· Trained professional and hourly staff in metrology and SPC techniques
· Performed process capability studies
· Audited and evaluated several quality control systems
· Elaborated quality control manuals and procedures in accordance with ASME, API, MIL, ASNT, BS 5750 and AS/ISO/QS 9000 specification
· Quality control of materials and manufacturing processes
· Recruited and supervised quality control staff
· Written quality, materials and manufacturing specification
· Coordinated and monitored pilot trials of product quality
· Incorporated total quality management environment for manufacturing
Reviewed mechanical designs for manufacturing and material utilization
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
· Supervised manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, heat treatment, surface finishing, welding and joining, metal forming, rolling, corrosion, assembly and allied processes
· Advised and specified selection and processing of materials
· Knowledge and expertise in metallic, plastics and ceramics
· Wrote technical reports regarding quality, manufacturing processes, manufacturing problems and customers' complaints
· Recommended technical and commercial solutions to above problems
· Failure analysis, metallurgical investigations and product development
· Cost reduction through innovative application of materials and processing techniques
· Experience in using SEM, X-ray diffraction, optical analysis and other equipment
· Directed and supervised applied research and development projects in materials, both in the industry and academia
· Made presentations in national/international conferences
Testing and Evaluation
· Feasibility studies for materials, equipment and processes
· Revised materials, process and engineering specification
· Physical, mechanical, optical and chemical characterization of materials
· Non-destructive testing of materials
· Certified operators and welding/joining process specification
· Evaluated and specified alternative materials and processes
· Reviewed designs, manufacturing and assembly methods and recommended modifications to improve productivity and efficiency
Familiar with tensile, hardness, and other materials testing equipments
Administrative
· Supervised production, quality and laboratory personnel
· Directed activities associated with production and quality control
· Guided/supervised joint industrial/academic development projects
Consulting Activities
· Gave seminars in Engineering materials, provided training in SPC, Inspection and measurement systems, chemical safety, and basic math to industries
· Provided technical expertise/consulting service to industries in metallurgy, metal forming, materials and manufacturing, and quality systems
· Analyzed training requirements for quality personnel, provided appropriate training in SPC and implemented ISO/QS 9000
· Applied Six Sigma techniques in improving hiring process and donation processing Catholic Charities
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
INDUSTRIAL
Ten year of industrial experience in aerospace/aircraft and auto industries (England)
Metallurgical Consultant to aerospace and allied industries since 1990
Consultant in Metal Forming to the National Council of Scientific and Technological Research of Venezuela, Caracas – Established collaborative graduate program in Metal Forming between steel industry and the Central University of Venezuela (1977-83)
ACADEMIC
· Taught regular courses in metallurgy, manufacturing processes, industrial materials, Mechanics and dynamics, DOE, SPC and management techniques at: University of Birmingham in England, Universidad Central de Venezuela/Simon Bolivar, Iowa State University, and at Buffalo State College
· Coordinated joint industrial/academic projects for students
PRESENT POSITION
Owner/Director of MMQ TECHNICAL SERVICES, providing consulting services to manufacturing organizations in metallurgy, materials, failure investigations, quality/ISO/QS 9000, process optimization, cost reduction, quality audits, and training, From 1990 to Present
PROFESSOR (Retired): Buffalo State College, teach courses in manufacturing, statistics, quality and management
QUALIFICATIONS
M.S. Industrial Metallurgy and Management Techniques, Aston University in Birmingham(England), 1970
Ph.D. Industrial Metallurgy, The University of Birmingham (England) – 1976
M.B.A. (Manufacturing Operations Management), University of Buffalo – 2001
P.E. (Professional Engineer) - Registered as Manufacturing Engineer, State of Iowa, since 1991
Attended ISO 9000 Lead Auditor’s Training Course (5 days)
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – American Society for Quality
HONORS AND AWARDS
· WHO'S WHO in U.S. Executives - Honored Member for 1991
· Society of Manufacturing Engineers: Alfred V Bodine Award, 1989
· SME Speakers Directory, by invitation, January 1992
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in Spanish, Excellent computer skills, Effective leader and communicator - both written and spoken
Membership in American Society for Materials, ASQ and (late) Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Attended several Telecast seminars in Leadership and Total Quality Management from George Washington University