Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
Reza Sami
Irmo, SC *****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY :
Project Mechanical Engineer (Solid Edge & Unigraphics certified),with diversified experience in product development design, developing specialized equipment to customer specifications, and quality standards. Able to develop products from concepts to prototype as a project on a fixed time-line, managing product documentation and maintaining post-project engineering support to field service. Trained in Kaizan, Value Added Engineering, FEMAP. Handling release of BOM through TEAM CENTER & BAAN for customer driven projects, document updates and manufacturing and problem resolution support.
Specialties: DESIGN OF FABRICATED CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM BUILT OFF-ROAD VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT USING DIESEL ENGINE PRIME MOVERS; MOBILE HYDRAULICS; COMPRESSORS AND PNEUMATICS AND CAN BASED CONTROLS.
CURRENT POSITION :
Engineer Vehicle Design & Configuration Since January 2010 -
Harsco Rail, Columbia SC
Products : Railroad work equipment (Rail Grinders –Electric, Jaws, TKOs )
Responsible for overall engineering work on new projects for product and,prototype development to customer specifications reporting to Engineering Product Manager. Duties include lead engineering duties, overall design, design co-ordination, product documentation, component and systems development (mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, power train) to customer specifications. Also responsible for engineering liaison with overseas collaboration . Coordinated product development work in China and India. Projects handled have been for customers in China, Singapore, India, with extended deployment on site. Developed track renewal train gantries, Rail Grinders, Tie Handling equipment
Current Projects:
Design of Track Stabilizer Vehile for CSX Railroad. Latest project completed: STM 1067 mm Small Tamping Machine for Taiwan Railroads November 2011. Other design projects:Dual energy (Micro-Turbine and Battery power) Over Head Equipment Car, Electric Bogies (ELH Modification)
Battery and third rail powered Rail Grinding Vehicle ( Patent granted in October 2010)
Additional recent project tasks: Establishment of off shore design engineering office and team in Hyderabad India ( February –May 2010). Co-ordination with overseas joint venture (India) for co-production of Indian Railway work equipment. Duties have included extended overseas deployment.
EXPERIENCE :
Project Engineer, ( June 2003-January 2010)
Harsco Corporation, Columbia SC
Products : Railroad work equipment
Responsible for design, drawings, component and systems, prototype assembly and complete Product Documentation, coordinating a team of designers and technicians; reporting to Chief Engineer . Handled projects for equipment built for railroads in the USA, (BNSF,CSX,UP,NS). Developed TKO, PGM-48 Grinder for China RailRoads, Handled the technical interaction with Chinese counterparts building heavy PGM-48 Grinders in Baoji China.
Last major project completed (2007-2010): Development of 16 stone Rail Grinding Vehicle for Land Transport Authority of Singapore, which included site testing and project management in Singapore.
Previous project completed (2007): 48 stone rail grinders for Ministry of Railways, Government of China.
( XTM, at Baoji, Xian PRC)
Additional Work: Design and installation of braking system on RMS series 120 stone rail grinders.
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Mechanical Engineer V, ( August 1997-June 2003)
Harsco Corporation, Fairmont Tamper Division. Fairmont MN
Products : Railroad work equipment
Responsible for design, drawings, component and systems, prototype assembly and complete Product Documentation, coordinating a team of designers and technicians ;reporting to Chief Engineer. Handled projects for equipment built for railroads in the USA, (BNSF,CSX,UP,NS). Developed Jaws Anchor Spreader, Anchor Boxer, Feed Chutes from concept, prototype to production model.
Senior Development Engineer (1994-1997):
Phooltas Tamper Pvt Ltd, India
(An Indo U.S. joint venture with Fairmont Tamper Inc.)
Products : Rail road maintenance equipment, special purpose machines, defense equipment
Designed, developed and field tested railroad equipment and vehicles such as Rail Bus, Rail Threaders, Hi-Rail, Gang Trolleys, Target Trolleys, Inspection Trolleys as well as smaller hand held precision machinery such as Rail Cutters, Rail Drills etc. Complete responsibility for product and component development reporting to R & D Manager. Also deputed for design work to associated concern Messrs. Speedcrafts India Ltd.
Developed 3T tandem vibratory roller (1996)
Mechanical Engineer –Contracts (1993-1994):
Texas –Al Khafrah Group. Dammam; Saudi Arabia
Contract overseas work ( 14months) reporting to General Manager Projects:,
Responsible for installation, and development of heavy equipment, construction equipment, block making machinery at the Texas –Al Khafrah Group. Was responsible for block equipment plant machinery and quarry equipment, including dozers, dumpers, front end loaders. Technical collaboration was with Zenith Gmbh, Germany make of block making machines.
Engineer Product Design (1990-1993):
Speedcrafts India Ltd ( Associate of Indo-US Joint Venture Company Phooltas-Tamper Pvt Ltd.).
Primary products were road construction and maintenance equipment and defence related equipment
Complete responsibility for product and component development reporting to Engineering Manager. Also deputed for design work to associated concern Phooltas Tamper Pvt Ltd. On railroad work equipment (Light Duty Tampers). Worked on Tipper-Truck Conversions, Paver-Finisher upgrade, Counter-insurgency vehicles; Pot-Hole-Filling Machines (AMZ);
Designer:
Precision Blanking India Ltd (1982-1990).
(An Indo-Swiss Fine Blanking Firm in collaboration with Henrich Schmid AG) Products:Fine Blanked Components, Stampings,Press Tools and Dies, Development of precision pressed (fine blanked) metal components and toolings for various customers in electronics, telecommunication, automotive and defense sectors. Also co-ordinated development of dies and molds rubber and plastic components; reporting to Manager -Technical.
Internship:
ABC Consultants Pvt Ltd ( 1980-1982) ; Industrial Engineering and Management Consultancy Firm.
Variance Analysis of Cement Plant Productivity Kalyanpur Cement Works; Industrial Engineering studies
on fastener manufacturing units .
Apprenticeship (1979-1980):
Vankos and Co: Hydraulic Jacks, Cylinders, Power packs, pullers, special purpose tools. Shop floor level in all sections including machine-shop, welding, fitting, assembly, testing.
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EDUCATION :
Graduate Mechanical Engineer (BSME) from The Institution of Engineers (1985),passed professional examinations during employment; Intermediate Science from Patna University (India),Indian School Certificate from St Michael's High School Patna,(an American English Language Jesuit Mission School)
Elective papers in BSME : Fluid Power; Management Science ; Industrial Engineering
DESIGNS ( Developed either individually or as part of a two man team):
Bias Wheels Application on Anchor Boxer ( 1999); Jaws work head (in 2001) ; Greasing System on Track Stabilizer (1998 with Alan Pierce); Target Trolley (1996); Hydraulic Scarifier (1991):
SKILLS :
Currently using Solid Edge ST, and TEAM CENTER PDM package. Materials and product information software in use is BAAN. Trained on Team Center and Solid Edge Integration, October 2009. Also used SMART TEAM. Trained on FEMAP Package . Previously worked with UNIGRAPHICS Version 14, AUTOCAD R12,use of AS 400 terminals for documentation of Bills of Materials,FMEA,ISO 9001 Quality Systems, Worked on designs to Indian Railway, AAR and BS standards. Familiar with ISO standards (metric);normal computer skills such as wordprocessing and spreadsheets. Can read write and speak the Hindi/Urdu language as used in the Indian subcontinent. Know a little Arabic.
PERSONAL:
Migrated to the U.S.A as a permanent resident holding Resident Alien Card . Married with two children ( boy aged 27 ) and girl (aged 21) years. Date of birth 1-16-1959; Hobbies:, Wild Life & Nature; Current Affairs; Woodwork and home improvement.
PREFERENCES: Applications, New Designs; Overseas Projects-.
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