Engineer Manager

KRIS GARG

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Edison, New Jersey *8820

732-***-**** e-mail: ********@*******.*** Cell 848-***-**** begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              848-***-****      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

SUMMARY:

Metallurgist with extensive experience in Materials Engineering, New Product Development,Materials Characterization and Testing, Non Destructive Testing, Failure Analysis, Microstructures Evaluation using digital technology. Hands on expertise in materials manufacturing Processes and Quality Improvements for Medical Devices, Military, Aerospace, Auto, Chemical and demanding industrial applications. Known for ability to analyze and correct materials problems. Recognized for innovative solutions and solving technical problems.

SKILLS:

* Expertise in specialty metals, Stainless Steels, Precious metals,

Powder Metals and Engineered Materials, Welding , Brazing and

Coatings Technologies.

* Development of new Materials and Surface Coatings.

* Expertise in Materials, Surface Coatings Characterization and

Microstructure Evaluations using Optical, SEM, EDS Instruments.

* Destructive and Non Destructive Testing and Evaluations of

Specialty Materials and Coatings.

* Project management and new processes validation skills.

* Proper use of Statistics for Process Control and Quality

Improvements.

* A proven problem solver. Troubleshoot Materials and Processes

problems.

* Skills to improve, quality, productivity and reduce costs.

* Client Server Systems and computer programming skills.

EXPERIENCE:

DAYTON T. BROWN, Engineering and Division Dec. 2002- Present

(Independent Testing & Engineering Consulting Services Company.)

Metallurgical Engineer

* Metallurgical Compliance Inspection for Military Aircrafts,

Helicopters, Flight Safety Parts for Materials and Surface Coatings

by Optical, SEM, EDS, Ultrasonic, Radiography, Fluorescent,

Magnetic Particle Inspections, Materials Characterization and other

Metallurgical testing methods.

● Development of new and improved surface coatings for critical parts

such as Gun Barrels.

● Failure Analysis of critical military and industrial components.

* Metals Fatigue and Corrosion Studies.

JOHNSON MATTHEY, Noble Metals -Medical Jan.1998- Nov.2001

(Manufacturer of precious & exotic metals products and precision

components for medical devices)

Senior Metallurgical Engineer:

* Developed New Precious and Exotic Metals Alloys and Surface

Coatings for Medical Implants. .

* Developed new processes for precious metals and Nitinol

Wire/Tube manufacturing.

* Made significant process improvements which resulted in improved

quality, reduced rework & scrap. Increased productivity and

reduced manufacturing costs for fabrication of precious

* Used project management skills to deliver projects on time and in

budget.

* Due to my technical contributions, JMI made increased sales to

existing and new customers.

Metallurgical Consultant: June 1994- Dec.1997 Consulted with:

-Ethicon, Inc. ( a Johnson & Johnson company):

* Developed new materials, surface coatings for medical

devices and surgical instruments.

* Validated modified manufacturing processes, which resulted in

better quality, higher productivity and lower manufacturing

costs in a FDA certified facility.

- Blue Blade Corp. (A family owned precision manufacturing co.)

* Improved the ductility of heat treated high hardness strips by

optimizing manufacturing process.

NATIONAL TOOL & MFG. CO., Mountainside, N. J. Oct.1989- Nov.1993

(Manufacturer of molds & component parts for plastic injection molding machines.)

Engineering Manager,

* Modified tool steels chemistry and microstructure for better

ductility and forging properties.

* Improved cutting tools surface by CVD and PVD coatings for

better tool life.

* Improved heat-treatment processes, resulting consistent quality

and eliminating rejects by 50%.

* Developed and improved production processes for manufacturing

quality parts at lower costs.

EASTERN COLD DRAWN, INC., Hillside, N.J. Feb.1981-Oct.1989

(Quality manufacturer of specialty steel wires, a family owned business, $ 30MM/year sales.)

Manager of Metallurgy

* Developed new specialty steels with zero surface defects and

special work hardening properties, in conjunction with supplying

mills.

* Incharge of metallurgical laboratory for physical testing,

microstructure, coating and surface properties examinations.

* Provided technical support to internal and external sales staff.

* My contributions in solving quality problems facing the customers,

brought 20% more business.

* Supervised three inspectors and laboratory technicians.

EDUCATION:

M.B.A. Graduate School of Management

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

M. S. Materials Science

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Graduate School

B.Sc., Metallurgical Engineering

PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, Punjab Engineering College

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, Project & Power Point, Digital Technology, Web Publishing, Auto-Cad, Smart Cam, C- language, UNIX , Programming, Networks and Data Bases for Client/Server applications.

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