Ref. No. : CA - 15487 - (Marketing Sales Service - Plastic Raw Materials – with 17.7 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

MS Polymer Science and Engineering From London Metropolitan University, London, UK in Feb 2007 To May 2008 With First Class.

B.Tech. Plastic Technology From University Department of Chemical Technology, North Maharashtra University, India in Sept 2001-June 2005 With First Class.

Diploma Polymer and Plastic Engineering From Institute of Petrochemicals and Engineering, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, India in Sept 1998-June 2001  With First Class.



 

Skill Sets

M.S. Polymer Science & Engineering with over 8 years of experience in Polymer Process and Product Development – Compounding thermoplastic and engineering plastics, Long Glass Fiber (LFT), Sheet extrusion, Masterbatch processing, Injection Molding, Profile extrusion




I am passionate to work in Process, Research and Development of polymers and plastics. I am skilled in Polymer Processing like extrusion, injection, pultrusion along with Testing, Material Technology and Research. I enjoy working in a team.
Significant experience of delivering results in highly competitive environments
An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills, strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities, possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.

Work Experience

Senior Manager - Polymer Business
Since Dec 2014 to March 2015
Company Profile: Company has major business area of Polymer coating for corrosion protection, Wood polymer composite sheet, Polymer fiber 5 layer sheet, profile extrusion and Long glass fiber Polymer materials.
Job Profile:
Product development as per customer requirement and understanding the business potential Co-ordination with customer for product approval and cost finalization
Maintaining ISO documentation and shop floor managent
Monitoring overall activities of plant work through all department heads Continuous improvements such process, work flow, product quality
 
Manager (Technology and Quality)
May 2014 To Nov 2014
Company Profile: Engineering Thermoplastic Polymer compounding manufacturer in India for Automotive, Electrical and Industrial Applications 
Job Profile:
Roles and Responsibilities
New Product Development as per customer requirement and specifications
Product approval from customer
Value addition through process improvement, raw material change as well as redefining the product
Features:
Handling customer relations with respect to product improvement and complaints
Close co-ordination with suppliers for continuous improvement in quality & Process.
First piece approval & in-process inspection of materials
Monitoring process parameters extrusion & injection molding process
Supervising the shop floor at various stages


Manager Business Development
April 2013 To May 2014
Company Name: Indore Composite (P) Ltd
Company Profile: First manufacturer of LFT compounds in India for the automotive and engineering industry under the brand Replete.
Job Profile:
Initiate New Projects and Business Opportunities
Follow up and Commercialize Potential Opportunities
Coordination with R&D for Suitable Product Development based on Customer and Market Requirements
Troubleshooting at Customer End for Suitable Processing of Products
Organizing Exhibitions/Events and Other Suitable Marketing Activities
Developing and Proposing Strategies for New Business Development.

Asst Mgr. Engg/Prod Development: July 2010 to March 2013
Executive Engg/ Prod Development: July 2008 To June 2010
Company Name:  APPL Industries Ltd. 
Company Profile: A Leading Polymer compounding and Master Batch manufacturer in India for Automotive and Industrial Applications located in Pune, Manesar and Uttaranchal India.
Job Profile:
Key Roles – 
New Product Development – understanding the requirements, First trial & submission of material for testing & molding trial, material testing, part testing.
VAVE - value addition through change in material as cost effective / quality improvement, value engineering as process improvement like increase in throughput, quality efficiency
Quality improvements – As quality system, introducing techniques / testing to increase efficiency to check quality parameters in time.
Responsibilities:
Product development: 
Submission of product developed, 
Product approval from customer, 
Color matching for all products as per customer requirement.
Engineering:  
Establishing the process for product, 
Product specifications,
In process inspection criteria,
Final inspection parameter for all the products 

Quality:  
Customer complaint handling with CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) & 8D ( 8 steps to resolve any non conformity of material)
Close co-ordination with suppliers for continuous improvement in quality & Process.
First piece approval & in-process inspection of materials
Monitoring process parameters extrusion & injection molding process
Supervising the shop floor at various stages
MSA & SPC study.
Process Audit
Good knowledge about 7 QC tools.
ISO TS 16949 & ISO 9001:2007 documentations
Six sigma understanding and implementation responsibility.

Experimental Skills:
Test standards:
ISO, ASTM D, DIN EN ISO standards for Polymer and Plastic testing as material as well as application level understanding as well hands on experience on mechanical, thermal, physical tests.
Test method as per customer requirements – During new product development or engineering of material, end application requirements such as test, understanding and implementation.
Test equipments:
Experience on handling of UTM ( for Tensile, Flexural tests), Impact ( Izod & Charpy) tests, HDT / VSP tests, Scratch test, Hardness test ( Shore & Rockwell), Heat Ageing tests, MFI ( Melt Flow Index)
Experience of Characterization technique tests such as DSC, FTIR, TGA to analyze the material


Processing of Polymers Material:
Expertise in Extrusion process for polymer compounding of all materials 
Experience of Injection molding of material for variety of parts as design wise, application, dimensions.
Expertise in understanding of process optimization, effect of molding/ processing on material behavior /characteristics
Material Handling and processing – knowledge of type of material conditioning required prior to processing / molding such as preheating, processing temperature, feed rates, screw configuration, quenching and cooling required, etc
 
Lecturer
Jan 2006 to May 2006
Company Name: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, India  
Job Profile:
Teaching to second year and final year Diploma students subjects Polymer Processing, Plastic testing, Principles of Polymer Engineering and Mould & Die Design.


Production Engineer
July 2005 To Nov 2005
Company Name: Nilkamal Plastics Ltd., Sinnar
Company Profile:
Job Profile:
Responsibility of Daily production, Quality Assurance report, Maintenance of injection molding machines and moulds.

Project Experiences 
MS Project
Feb 2007 – May 2008
Project – Development of simplified technique for thermal and rheological properties of Graphite Polystyrene for the input into mold flow analysis software 

Summer Internship
June 2007 - Sept 2007
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
Project – Synthesis and characterization of Styrene-Divinylbenzene Co-polymer.

B. Tech. Project
Sept 2004 – May 2005
Project – Effect of coupling agent on Wood-PVC polymer Composite.

Diploma Project
Sept 2000- May 2001
Project – An industrial model for understanding of plastic processing industry.


Extra Curricular Achievements:
First Prize in chart presentation at UDCT, NMU Jalgaon, India in 2003.
A National level paper presentation at SJCE, Mysore, India in 2003.
Participated in C.V. Raman Memorial Seminar 2005 at NMU, Jalgaon, India.

Interests & other Information
Reading, listening music, traveling.
Member of ‘Rotary International Club’ from June 2005 to May 2009. 
Participation in Social activities in major projects undertaken at my native place as well at my all work place.

Expertise: 
Process:
Extrusion (Twin Screw, Single Screw, Co-extrudes, Kneader), Injection Molding, Pultrusion, Wood Polymer composite, Profile Extrusion.
Product development:
Polypropylene & Polyethylene (Mineral Filled & Glass filled), Poly carbonate / ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) compounds and alloys, Polyamides Nylon 6 & Nylon 6, 6 (Glass Filled, Glass Beads Filled, Mica, Wallstonite Filled), High Impact Polystyrene, PMMA, PET & PBT ( Glass Filled, Flame Retardant), PC ASA alloy, Polyethylene Master-batch ( color, additive, anti-fab, anti-stat, anti-scratch, etc.), compounds for automotive applications and industrial appliances.
Formulating compounds: 
Understanding of color pigmentations required as per polymer
Additives such as Antioxidants, Heat Stabilizers, UV stabilizers, UV absorbers, slip agents, Flame retardants, Fillers, Scratch additives, etc.
Testing Skill:
Experience on handling of UTM ( for Tensile, Flexural tests), Impact ( Izod & Charpy) tests,     HDT / VSP tests, Scratch test, Hardness test ( Shore & Rockwell), Heat Ageing tests, MFI ( Melt Flow Index)
Experience of Characterization technique tests such as DSC, FTIR, TGA to analyze the material.

Competencies Overview:
Client Relationship Management 
Relationship building with clients for enhanced terms ensuring new development converting into potential business
Providing instant service to clients, entailing provision of fastest solutions to customer concerns so as to enhance their satisfaction levels
Managing issues pertaining to customer complaints








































Future Goals

To Pursue research assignments in Polymer Materials and to explore opportunities for improvement by utilizing my skills and experience.

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