CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

Full Name: Ossama Said Elsebaie

E-mail: adsink@r.postjobfree.com

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ossama-elsebaie-6a748643

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Die casting, investment casting, continuous casting (DC), melt treatment processes and heat treatment of aluminum and copper alloys. Strong metallurgical background of aluminum, steel, and copper alloys and composites materials. Strong knowledge of the microstructure, properties and processing inter-relationship. Quality control of aluminum alloys, steel castings for automotive, aerospace and military applications. Development of a novel tungsten-based heavy alloy by mechanical alloying technique (Powder Metallurgy). Thermodynamic modelling of phase diagram for new alloys. Strong knowledge physical metallurgy of hot stamping (press hardening). Solid knowledge of forming processes and heat treatment processes of metals.

EDUCATION

●Ph.D. - Metallurgical Engineering 2006 –2010

University of Québec - Chicoutimi, Québec, Canada

●Master of Engineering (MEng) 2010 - 2011

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

●MSc- Metallurgical Engineering 2003 –2006

University of Québec - Chicoutimi, Québec, Canada

BSc – Metallurgical Engineering 1993-1998

Suez Canal University – Suez, Egypt

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

●Hand on casting and melt treatments processes of aluminum alloys, copper alloy, steel, and composite materials.

●Strong background of physical metallurgy of aluminum alloys, steel, copper, superalloys and composites materials.

●Professional in performing mechanical testing of steel, aluminum, copper, and magnesium alloys (tensile – fatigue – creep - notched and Charpy impact – Brinell &Rockwell hardness-Vickers hardness).

●Metallography, fractography and microstructural characterization using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS) as well as X-ray diffraction.

●Solid physical metallurgy knowledge of forming processes.

●Expert in the failure analysis of steel and aluminum, copper products.

●Hand on heat treatment processes (annealing - tempering- aging- solution treatment).

●Powder metallurgy and mechanical alloying of tungsten heavy alloys (Milling- compaction-sintering-characterization).

●Metal matrix composites (development - production- mechanical characterization)

●Expert in performing structured problem-solving tools (8D, fault tree analysis) and recommending corrective and preventive actions

●Champion scrap reduction plans and respond to customer complains.

●Read and understand the engineering drawing (GD&T) and CMM reports

●Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, and quality core tools (APQP-PPAP-MSA-SPC)

●Crystal structure characterization and detecting new phases by X-ray diffraction (XRD)

INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE

Staff Metallurgist Engineer Feb 2021 – present

Tesla Inc. Fremont, CA, USA

●Specify, qualify, and verify all raw materials and additives for high pressure casting

●Review the chemistry molten aluminum metal and identify all necessary additions

●Implement the methods, tools, and systems to ensure the compliance of aluminum die castings with internal and external requirement.

●Run and trouble shoot the melting furnace and degassing holding furnace.

●Ensure the mechanical properties meet the internal specifications

●Failure analysis and root cause investigations of defects in aluminum castings

●Respond to the daily technical inquiries from the HPDC machines, quality, and sales teams.

●Develop and optimize alloys with cross functional engineering team.

●Participate in the continuous improvement, cost reduction and saving meeting.

●Develop high level of training for furnace technicians and operators.

Staff Metallurgist Engineer Oct 2019 – Jan 2021

CERA-MET LLC Bethlehem, PA, USA

●Improvement of the performance of aluminum castings by controlling the processing parameters of the investment casting process, heat treatment, and the microstructure.

●Review the composition of the aluminum alloys using spectrometry machine

●Review the heat treatment process and approve all the charts.

●Evaluate and approve the mechanical properties (hardness and tensile testing machines)

●Failure analysis of aluminum casting products (Internal and external incidents)

●Respond to the daily technical inquiries from the foundry, heat treatment and sales teams.

●Arrange and communicate all special materials testing with approved suppliers.

●Participate in the continuous improvement meeting.

Metallurgist Engineer March 2019 – Oct 2019

AVIVA METALS Lorain, OH, USA

●Develop new copper alloys by controlling the characteristics of the continuous (DC) casting process, heat treatment, and the microstructure,

●Review the composition of brass and bronze alloys using spectrometry machine and make any adjustment to the castings.

●Evaluate and approve mechanical properties using hardness and tensile testing machines

●Failure analysis of continuous castings products of brass and bronze casting products

●Respond to the daily technical inquiries from the foundry and sales teams.

●Arrange and communicate all special materials testing with approved suppliers.

●Participate in the management review committee meetings for continuous improvement and make recommendation on quality related matters.

Metallurgical Heat Treatment Engineer August 2018 – Feb 2019

Precision Resource Cambridge- ON- Canada

●Failure analysis and root cause investigation of heat-treated steel products

●Metal chemistry, mechanical properties and microstructure characterization.

●Quality control of steel products for automotive industry

●Shop floor support for internal, customer and suppliers’ incidents

●Champion scrap reduction plans and respond to customer complains

●Read and understand the engineering drawing (GD&T) and CMM reports

●Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF / TS 16949 and quality core tools (APQP-PPAP)

Metallurgical Engineer July 2017 – July 2018

Magna International Inc Perth- ON- Canada

●Metal chemistry, mechanical properties and microstructure characterization of aluminum cast alloys.

●Failure analysis of aluminum products for automotive.

●Quality control of aluminum alloys castings for automotive industry.

●Shop floor support for internal, customer and supplier incidents

●Expert in performing structured problem-solving tools (8D, fault tree analysis) and recommending corrective and preventive actions

●Champion scrap reduction plans and respond to customer complains.

●Read and understand the engineering drawing (GD&T) and CMM reports

●Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF / TS 16949 and quality core tools (APQP-PPAP-MSA-SPC).

RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Metallurgist IV Nov 2011 – July 2017

Metallurgical Engineering Laboratory, Royal Military College of Canada (Defense Canada), Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Project Titles:

●Development and production of novel tungsten-base heavy alloys by mechanical alloying technique intended for kinetic energy penetrators - project with Army Research Laboratory (ARL) United States of America

●Tensile strength, hardness and fracture analysis of copper and cartridge brass alloy sheets

●Fatigue and tensile strength characterization of friction welded polymer for air-intake automotive applications

Research Metallurgist Sep 2003 – May 2010

Industrial Advanced Technology of Light Metals for Automobile Applications group (TAMLA), University of Québec (UQAC) with General Motors Company (GM-Powertrain – USA).

Project Title:

●Improving the microstructure, hardness and the impact toughness of Aluminum-Silicon-Copper-Magnesium Cast alloys (319- 356 and 413) for cylinder head, engine blocks, and vehicles wheel for General Motors powertrain-USA.

Research Metallurgist Mar 2000 – Aug 2003

(Semi manufacturing ferrous and Non-Ferrous Foundry - Central Metallurgical R&D Institute)

Project Titles:

●Development and casting of novel grain refiner of Al-Ti-C composite for high strength Aluminum-Zinc alloys - Aluminum Egypt Company.

●Improving the wear resistance of cast aluminum-silicon composites

●Production of aluminum composites under industrial conditions such as 4032/Fly ash for automotive applications (American-Egyptian joint project).

CHARACTERIZATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Professional in performing mechanical testing including tensile testing, hardness, fatigue, creep, and Charpy impact test according to ASTM standards.

●Operate professionally all Metallography laboratory equipment including specimen preparation, cutting, grinding, rough polishing, fine polishing, and etching.

●Perform the routine metallographic examination, analytical investigations, and failure analysis including microstructural evolution, grain size measurement, and volume fraction of the entire microstructural features using image analyzer.

●Operate Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM/EDAX), optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD).

●Design, develop and perform industrial projects.

●Compile scientific data and writing technical reports for industrial purposes.

●Assist with the training/mentoring of new staff.

COMPUTER LITERACY

●Excellent and professional working knowledge of MS Word; MS Excel; MS Access; and MS PowerPoint

●Ability to quickly grasp software of any new equipment.

●Programming Languages in Matlab, Intermediate skills in FEM.

LINGUISTIC SKILLS

●Fluent in English and French

PROFILE (PERSONAL SKILLS)

●Strong problem solver and analytical skills

●Well-organized, self-reliant, resourceful and effective team member

●Work under pressure, tight deadlines and attention to detail

●Excellent written and verbal communication

PUBLICATIONS

More than 12 articles related to my expertise in the development of metals have been published in notable scientific journals and conferences (copies available upon request).

REFERENCES

1.Kevin M. Jaansalu, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario. Tel: 613-***-**** ext. 6049.

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2.Muhammad E. Aslam, Production Manager, Magna International, Grenville Castings Division, 1 Conlon Drive, Perth, Ontario.

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3.F. H. Samuel, department of Applied Science, University of Québec (Chicoutimi), 555 Boulevard De l’Université, Chicoutimi, QC, Canada, G7H 2B1. Tel : 418-***-**** ext. 5406

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4.B. J. Diak, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering, Queen’s University, Nicol Hall, 60 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Tel: 613-***-****.

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