Metallurgical Engineer (148582) EIT, Masters, Green Belt, Cokemaking, Continuous Casting / , Fasteners, Steel, Aluminum, Composites, Corrosion. Welding / Aerospace, Oil-Gas, Foundry, Hot Rolling Mill / Will Relo
Accomplished Materials and Metallurgical Engineer with over 20 years of experience spanning aerospace, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, and metallurgical engineering. His expertise includes designing and implementing materials and processes for critical systems, conducting root cause failure analyses, and providing innovative solutions for product and process optimization. His proficiency in corrosion engineering, welding, composite materials, and flammability standards ensures operational excellence in diverse industrial applications. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge and leadership experience to industries requiring expertise in materials, process engineering, and operational excellence. His ability to deliver innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges makes him a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize performance and reliability.
• Materials Expertise: Extensive knowledge of metals, composites, ceramics, and polymers in applications including aerospace, petrochemical, and industrial manufacturing.
• Process Engineering: Skilled in developing, implementing, and optimizing materials and processes from raw material selection to final product delivery.
• Corrosion & Flammability: Expertise in designing systems to mitigate corrosion and ensuring compliance with flammability standards.
• Failure Analysis: Proven track record in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and developing preventive solutions.
• Standards Compliance: In-depth understanding of industry standards (NASA-STD-6016, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, API) and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring professionals, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Delivered cost savings and product reliability improvements by developing advanced corrosion-resistant materials for aerospace and petrochemical applications.
• Spearheaded process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced failure rates across multiple industries.
• Established technical and process standards, including manuals and specifications for metals and composites.
• Directed large-scale maintenance and manufacturing initiatives, optimizing productivity and ensuring safety compliance.
• Served as a technical leader on Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards, resolving critical engineering challenges.
• Conducted failure analyses and advised on material selection, contamination, outgassing, and coatings for launch vehicles and satellites.
• Led Material Review Board (MRB) activities to resolve process and material issues for critical projects.
• Provided metallurgical engineering support for aircraft customization, focusing on fatigue, corrosion, and robustness of materials.
• Conducted risk assessments for material flammability and fastener applications.
• Held MRB authority for materials and processes, ensuring adherence to stringent aerospace standards.
• Designed and managed corrosion experiments for petrochemical and aerospace applications.
• Authored specifications, manuals, and work instructions to enhance material corrosion resistance.
• Delivered applied research projects addressing cathodic protection and failure mechanisms.
• Provided process engineering support for blast furnace operations, focusing on raw material optimization and metallurgical quality assurance.
• Coordinated maintenance outages and led engineering initiatives to improve production efficiency.
Education
Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines (1995)
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines (1993)
Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Benedictine College (1987)
Certifications
EIT Certification (#E-6728)
Six Sigma Green Belt & Yellow Belt
Specialized Training: NASA-STD-6016, Metallographic Interpretation, Cokemaking, and Continuous Casting
Relevant Industrial Course Work:
Yellow Belt Certification, October 2017 Gulfstream Training, Savannah, Georgia, Six Sigma training in the method, means, and mode of application and theory of process improvement.
Green Belt Certification, January 2015 Honeywell Training, Houston, Texas, Six Sigma training in the method, means, and mode of application and theory of process improvement.
Oil & Gas 101, September 2013, PESA, Houston, Texas, An Industrial course in the production of oil and gas in its entirety, from upstream activities to midstream and downstream refining.
ALSCAN Application and Use, Winter 2002, ABB Bomem Inc., McCook, Illinois,
An industrial course in the theory, application, and use of the ALSCAN Hydrogen
Content Testing Equipment for hot metal.
Internal Quality Auditor Training, Fall 2001, S.D. Notter & Associates, Inc. McCook, Illinois. A course in the means and methods of doing successful system, process and quality audits of a facility.
Brimacombe Continuous Casting Course, Spring 2000, tCMPE, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Canada. A course in the continuous casting of steel in either billets or slabs and the associated metallurgy to make prime steel.
Metallographic Interpretation, Fall 1999, ASM International MEI Course, Metals Park, Ohio. A course in the preparation, interpretation, and use of metallography to identify and correct manufacturing defects.
Coal Petrography, Spring 1997. UEC, USX, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. A course in the use of coal petrography, coke manufacturing, and blast furnace requirements of coke.
U. S. Steel Research, Monroeville, Pennsylvania:
Ironmaking, Summer 1997, A course in the operation of blast furnaces and ancillary operations.
Cokemaking, Spring 1997, A course in the manufacture, process and product engineering, and technology of coke production.
Steel Technology Process Overview, Fall 1996, A general study of the operations of an ntegrated steel manufacture from raw materials to finished product.