Muhammad Ihsan-ul-Haq

Gold Medalist

64 Minet Drive Hayes

Middlesex
UK
Post Code: UB3 3JW

Home: 07943172221 Mobile: 07943172221 E-mail:

m_ihsanulhaq@hotmail.com

Statement:

A reliable, trustworthy, and efficient Metallurgical Engineer. Proficient at working both

on own initiative and as part of a team. Keen to obtain engineering work and
ascertain knowledge with practical engineering skills.

Work Experience

Skills and Abilities:

 Metallurgical sample preparation.

 Microstructural analysis of blade steels strips
 Heat Treatment of Tool Steels.
 Mechanical Testing (Vickers, Brinell and Rockwell) including precision
measurement by vernier calipers, screw gauge etc.
 Writing of standard (ISO and ASTM) calibration procedures for Rockwell &
Vickers Tests
 Corrosion control and its complaints Investigation.
 Knowledge of cathodic and anodic protection
 Knowledge of problem solving tools.
 Good statistical understanding
 Ability to prepare and write technical reports.
 High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Power Point)
 Awareness of Health and Safety.

Temporary Quality Engineer:

Foundrax Engineering Products Limited (ISO 17025 Registered)
01-12-2008 – 26-06-2009

• Assisted with the implementation of ‘uncertainty of measurement’ calculation

software (Spread Sheets) for Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers Hardness Test
Measurements.
• Reviewed existing quality management systems, advise and agree with
improvements and assist with implementation
• Created standard Procedures in accordance with ISO 6508:2005& ASTM E18-08,
set up calibration facility (using existing equipment) and calibrate ‘Rockwell
Calibration Machine’ to be used in the manufacture of ‘Rockwell Hardness Testing
Blocks’
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• Created procedures in accordance with ISO 6507:2005, ASTM E92-82(2003) and
ASTM E384-08a.
• Write outline procedures based around national standards EN ISO 6508:2005 and
ASTM E18-08a
• Create an ‘uncertainty’ budget
• Create finalised procedures
• Agree and specify material and form of test blocks
• Create example certificates

Metallurgical Engineer - QCQA and R&D:

Treet Corporation Limited Lahore- Pakistan (ISO 9001:2000 Registered)
(09.09. 2002 – 08.06.2007)

1. Established R&D Lab in the company. In this Lab

 Conducted metallurgical sample preparation by grinding, milling and polishing

mechanisms.
 Operated Metallurgical Microscope integrated with CCD camera and computer
for microstructures analysis, corrosion products and investigation of distortion
in blades steel strips.
 Performed mechanical testing with vernier calipers, screw gauge, Rockwell,
Brinell and Vickers Hardness Testing for tool steels and shaving blades.
 Heat-treated Tool Steels.
 Conducted reengineering for disposable razor blades and cartridges of
shaving systems.

2. Studied blade materials’ problems (high carbon steel and martensitic stainless
steel) during its manufacturing processes with particular phenomenon of
Metallurgy.
3. Conducted experiments to investigate and to minimize the convex and dishing
distortion of the strip during its hardening process.
4. Performed hardness and microstructural testing of ampco inserts material
(copper base alloy).
5. Conducted experiments at sintering process to improve hardness of bayonet
end blades.
6. Conducted corrosion studies of blades at different manufacturing locations.
7. Conducted accelerated corrosion testing (40C° and 90%RH) of blades in
Humidity Chamber to study the impact of different factors like anti rust oil and
wrapping/packing material on blades.
8. Monitored manufacturing halls atmospheric conditions to save the products
from the corrosion attack.
9. Investigated staining problem in the stainless steel blades after sintering
process.
10. Reviewed & approved customer specifications with regard to metallurgical
requirements (materials & processes).
11. Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions/root cause
fixes.
12. Maintained a safe and clean working environment.
13. Prepared and maintained ISO 9001:2000 QMS in the department.

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Irrelevant UK Experience:
August-07 to Nov-08

Store Assistant Papa John’s Pizza – Northwood hill Middlesex

Cash and Carry Assistant Best way Cash and Carry- South Hall Middlesex
Sales Manager G&B Windows Limited South Hall Middlesex
Production Supervisor Hayes Glass Limited – South Hall Middlesex

July-09 to date:
Machine Operator Spurway Foods Limited – Greenford Middlesex

Qualification

1. M.Sc.Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - UET, Lahore – Pakistan

2. B.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science - UET, Lahore – Pakistan.

Other Certificates/Trainings:

1. Short course on ISO 9000:2000 and TQM.

2. Two days Training course on Performance Management.
3. A course on Productivity Enhancement through Emotions Management.

Professional Affiliation:

 PEC – Pakistan Engineering Council (Life Time Registration, Registration No. is

METAL/1603).

Reference:

 Available on request.

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