Polymer Engineer UK 1995 ________________________________________ Emad Siddiq Sharf B277, Block 3, KAECHS Karachi 75350 PAKISTAN Date of Birth 9th Aug 1973 Cell: 92 306 5399936 email: emadsharf2@hotmail.com Career Objective: Well versed in the fundamentals of polymer technology, polymer mechanical properties, and polymer processing methods. Looking for a responsible position as a polymer engineer to utilize my skills in a dynamic working environment Core Competencies: • Extensive knowledge of EPDM, Nitrile, Natural Rubber and Silicone Elastomer extrusions for automotive, medical, defence and aerospace applications. • Comprehensive knowledge of compression moulding of Silicone, NBR, EPDM parts and rubber to metal bonding and fabrication. • In - depth knowledge of PU, canvas reinforced, metal inserted Oil seals and Pneaumatic seals and O rings. • Silicone and EPDM sponge and expanded mouldings and extrusions. • Electrostatic flocking of substrates for special applications • Fibre glass, epoxy laminates and poly urethane and carbon composites specially used for ballistic armouring and armoured vehicles • Well versed in polymer processing, physical properties of polymers, and testing methods • Skilled in handling multiple tasks with strong analytical and problem solving skills • Possess outstanding communication, organizational, and management skills Professional Experience Organization : Pakchester Rubber Products, Karachi, Pakistan Duration : October 2010 to date • Trading and imports Hydraulic Hose with steel reinforcements Pneaumatic Pipe Poly urethane Rubber Hoses of variety of sizes used in medical, defence and automotive industry Rubber sheets of NBR, EPDM, Silicone, CR, PTFE, Fibre Glass laminates • Development of Hydraulic Pipe crimping workshop for 3000 to 10000 psi applications.Includes machining facility for various end fittings of SS, MS and Brass materials. • Marketting of the above products within the the local and national customer base. Organization : Ayub Waseem Polymers, Karachi, Pakistan Duration : September 1995 till September 2010 • Assigned the job of installing and starting production of Hydraulic compression Moulding of NBR, Natural Rubber, Silicone elastomer products for defence and aerospace applications • Development of Silicone Elastomer moulds for spin casting of zinc alloys • Development of Silicone Elastomer extrusion line with steam vulcanization chamber • Introduction of new range of moulding products comprising of textile and fiber reinforced Hydraulic Seals and machining of PTFE for Hydraulic systems. • Injection moulding of TPE / TPR, PVC and Nylon 6 precision parts. Organization: Ayub Waseem Polymers, Karachi Pakistan Duration: June 1993 till September1993 Designation: Commisioning and installation Manager • Assigned the tasks of developing adhesives and flock fiber for the electrostatic flocking of PVC and EPDM extrudates • Handled responsibilities of analyzing the compounding of the raw material • Performed the tasks of optimizing product manufacturing process by developing standard development process • Coordinated with research and development teams in testing products and ensuring quality standards • Handled responsibilities of writing the fundamental characteristics product development procedures • Played as a billable resource in process development Organization: Primasil, Hereford, UK Duration: June 1994 till August 1994 Designation: Trainee Process Assistant • Responsible for developing Silicone Rubber Sponge extrudates and improving the colour stability of such products • Handle the task of improving production efficiencies in the mixing of compounds, moulding and extrusion process so as to reduce the rate of rejection. • Assigned responsibilities of supporting development teams towards product improvement and application feasibility • Perform the tasks of managing projects and analyzing root cause failures in the developed products • Responsible for preparing drawings, determining feasibility of design, and reviewing product manuals • Ensure that the manufactured and delivered product meets quality standards and guidelines Educational Summary: September 1995 B Eng Hons Polymer Engineering, University of North London (now Metropolitan University) Holloway Road, London, UK August 1992 GCE A Level Cambridge University (Overseas student) Math, Physics, Chemistry St Micaels Convent, Karachi, Pakistan August 1990 GCE O Level London University (Overseas student) Math, Add Math, Physics, Chemistry, Eng Lang, Electronics
