Kambiz Dianatkhah

A career opportunity in product development and process engineering with a company whose business is orientated toward manufacturing, production and deal with processes.

Experienced (29+yrs.) Materials Metallurgical Engineer with, M. Sc. Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering. Performed research projects from conception to implementation using project management skills. I used project management and project engineering to complete capital projects for plants and pipeline projects. Microsoft Project program was used. Proficient with a broad spectrum of materials/processes: metals, alloys, advisory work, specification reviews and, laboratory research and testing, power plants, boilers, pipeline specification, troubleshooting and failure investigations, corrosion, component breakdowns, coating inspection and Petroleum engineering. Develop test method for characterizations of materials using optical or electron microscopy, obtain mechanical properties using an Instron machine, chemical characterization using SEM/XRF, and for polymers use DSC, TGA, and FTIR instruments. Majority of test methods eith use ASTM test protocols or internal company test methods. Scientific and pilot plant equipment design. Drawing, fabrication support, assembly support, maintenance. As well as having excellent intellectual property development skills Forthright Consultant Engineer with [Number] years providing accurate and concise assessments of ongoing projects and aiding in initial project design. Employ proven analytical techniques to expose weaknesses or flaws in development plans. Experienced at enhancing outcomes by applying evolutionary iteration to quickly deliver exceptional final products.

• Member, American Society of Metals
• Member, American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM): Active Voting Committee Member on the following committees: Coated steel, atmospheric corrosion, polypropylene, adhesives, and aluminum, steel and copper, adhesives and polymer committees.
• Member, National Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

·Developed new standards for aluminized/carbon steel for Hearth based on Lii’s fireplace performance.

·Characterized Hearth paint failures. Implemented new paint & materials to substantially reduce failure rates. The paint adhesion appears to have improved significantly.

Cost Reduction Secondary Heat Exchanger (Current Design)

·Qualified 0.012” wall for secondary Heat exchanger to replace 0.015” wall stainless.

·Alternate alloys have been identified for replacement.

New Paint Development (Paragon)

·Constructed 6 solar/corrosion panel for atmospheric corrosion/UV evaluation (residential). Results will guide to ensure paint formance will meet our requirements.

·Lead CFI Materials to support lubricant, paint and copper projects. Consequences shall mitigate formicary corrosion, paint peeling/corrosion issues and reduce warranty returns.

·Performed failure analysis and consulting for 5 Lii businesses to Support various product design development & reduce failures.

·Provide technical support to defend legal matters against Lii.

·Qualify Hydro as an alternate aluminum supplier for Microchannel

·Determine corrosion performance of all aluminum coils for commercial refrigeration.

·Rank four commercial & in house coatings for all aluminum coils (Heatcraft)

·Characterize the Effect of corrosive food on all-Al coil performance.

·Develop common aluminum fin stock and fin press lubricants standards.

·Failure Analysis & design support for all divisions.

·Qualify Charcoal & Claytan paints for Hearth.

·Optimize Hearth Paint Process.

Kaizen DMAIC and Green Belt certification at Lennox International-reeceived 2005