Engineer Quality Assurance

OBJECTIVE

Chemical Engineer with sound technical knowledge coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills developed through over 09 years of experience in chemical engineering, process operations and research & development.

SUMMARY

Process Chemical Engineer with versatile and hands-on experience in Process Engineering, Product Development and QA in the field of polymer, thermosetting, adhesive, Ink and pharmaceuticals

Masters of Process engineering from Loughborough University ranked 5th University in the UK

In depth knowledge of DCS Delta-V and PLC data acquisition and analysis

Hands on experience with particle size measurement, pH & conductivity meter, NMR technique extraction (liquid/solid, liquid/liquid), unit operations, molding press and column chromatography

Strong background in managing and planning projects simultaneously within given deadlines

Demonstrated understanding and hands on experience of proper steps in trouble shooting problems and determining resolution

Result oriented, able to work well under pressure, excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and able to work with people at all levels

Detail-oriented individual with a commitment to continuous learning and a strong work ethic

Solid experience in unionized and non-unionized environment

Managed engineers, operators and trained junior staff for process operations and plant safety

Excellent understanding with ISO 9000, 9001,14001,GMP, PPE, WHMIS, TDG and HAZOP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Radient Technologies Inc. Whitby, Canada 2009-Present

Radient Technologies Inc. is a specialist in the extraction, purification and isolation of high-value naturally derived compounds and ingredients for pharmaceuticals and health supplies.

Process Engineer, Production Pilot Plant

Supervised 1 engineer, 3 operators and 2 QC technician

Involved in fine ingredient production by using solid-liquid extraction, liquid-liquid extraction by unit operations filtration, distillation and evaporation

Ensured all relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), SOP’s are kept up to date and all operations must followed Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Identified and executed strategies to resolve product and process problems

Planed process operations, establishing priorities and sequences for batching products

Assured batch documentation is completed in a timely and error free manner

Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

Xerox Research Center of Canada (6 months contract) Mississauga, Canada, 2008-2009

Xerox research center, enabling the flow of leading-edge imaging and consumable materials from research concepts to supplies solutions.

Research Assistant, Scale-Up Engineering Laboratory

Researched phase inversion emulsification (PIE) processes for production of latexes

Studied solvent recycling for PIE process

Explored alternate techniques for resin emulsification

Researched on developing new polymer resin

Dynea Pakistan Limited Hub, Pakistan, 2006-2008

Dynea is a global leader based in Norway that provides and produces high performance adhesion, surfacing solutions and thermosetting (molding compound) to clients worldwide. Company has 40 production plants & 3100 employees worldwide.

Assistant Manager, Product Development

Managed 4 chemical engineers, 2 trainee engineers, 4 chemists and 2 pilot plant operators

Provided technical lead role for key projects, and manufacturing events

Formulated and new products as part of pilot plant team and supported to manufacturing

Developed the approving and coordinating work schedules to ensure cost, quality and time objectives are met

Supported proactive day-to-day technical support and plant troubleshooting

Investigated, advised and resolved complex design and field engineering problems obtained in adhesive and molding compounding operations

Interfaced with marketing personnel and customers to define performance of new and existing products

Investigated quality issues, defined root causes and implemented corrective actions

Prepared financial analysis of new and existing products

Gatron Industries Limited Hub, Pakistan, 2005 – 2006

Gatron is the largest producer of PET resin (bottle grade and textile grade chips) in Asia with total production capacity of 600 Tons / Day.

Assistant Manager, Process

Managed 5 chemical and 4 physical engineers, 3 laboratory technicians, 4 supervisors and 12 operators

Participated on project teams as technical resource for production, product variation reduction efforts and programs to improve manufacturing efficiency

Reviewed operational schedules and coordinates activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications

Process Engineer

Developed and maintained standard process-flow diagrams PFD and PID

Determined the layout of piping, equipment and utilities for engineering changes

Supported process formulations in the Delta-V (DCS) system

Ensured functional shift changes to ensure, there are no problems resulting from shift to shift handovers and provides daily reporting on shift activities

Trainee Engineer

Performed chemical analyses in polymerization and solid state polymerization plant

Conducted production scale tests, and routine process troubleshooting for the production of PET

Metatex Packaging Ltd Karachi, Pakistan, 2001 – 2003

Metatex is the leading printing industry of soft packaging materials, metallizing, holograms, metallized yarn, and PE film extrusion.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Performed laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data

Performed in-process and final product QA tests as required

Tested, sampled and inspected incoming raw materials and finished goods to GMP standards

Identified and resolved quality control concerns

Involved in color matching using X-rite spectrophotomer

Efficient in using lab instrument like Inko meter, water pick up tester, print proofer and k Coater

EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP

M.Sc. Process Engineering Loughborough University Loughborough, United Kingdom, 2003-2004

Thesis: “Separation of starch using crossflow filtration technique”

Research Advisor: Dr. Richard Wakeman

Preliminary degree equivalency has been done by World Education Service (WES) Canada

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering from University of Karachi Karachi, Pakistan, 1997- 2001

Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) 2003-Present

President, Society of Chemical Engineering & Technology (SOCET) University of Karachi 1999-2001

Eligible for registration as a P.Eng

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