Emad Sharf

Polymer Engineer UK 1995
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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