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Dr. Bamidele Olugbemga OYEKANMI (oyekanmi@comcast.net)P.O Box 7122, Sterling Heights, Michigan, MI 48311-7122; Tel: 248-981-4425 OBJECTIVE:VP/Director of Engineering/Manufacturing with a documented track record of effective and efficient delivery of sound, well proven and in-depth advice, skills and solutions in the management of Manufacturing, Engineering, Production and Technical Endeavors. Wide experience in metallic products design, planning, processing and technical services administration. OVERVIEW: Extensive training in the advanced applications of physical and metallurgical principles utilized in the metals producing, metal forming, metals and components application industries. Vast experience in metal forming analysis for preform development, analysis of stress/strain distributions and accumulation; documented track record of success in identifying correlations to desirable properties and using FEA techniques. Highly developed engineering and quality management skills. Provided proactive advice and management/leadership in the following areas: - Application opportunity identification and feasibility analysis
- Change, risk and quality management practices
- Effective communication, motivation and direction
- Engineering and projects management
- Resource management, materials and equipment sourcing, procurement and commissioning
- Research supporting economics, policy, procedures, methodologies and management
1994 - Present: EMMASCS CONSULTANCY SERVICES, Victoria, Australia; New York/Michigan, USA INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTING CONSULTANT· Consulting on engineering materials specification, selection and treatment· Consulting on process specification, evaluation, optimization and development of processing routes and determining factors· Evaluating and development of materials testing, mechanical testings and specific properties including NLEF Mechanical properties.· Formability evaluation and development, determination of stress and strain distributions in tools, preforms and products, using FEA based and similar programs· Development and testing of dies and parts including rotors, stators, vanes and blades; connecting rods, crankshaft, pinions, yokes, Side gears, Diff. Pinion Gears, Ring Gears, among other aerospace and automotive components.· Machinery evaluation, development, supply and commissioning; performance evaluation and enhancement· Efficiency enhancement services peculiar to clients’ operations· Clients include Pyramid Fibers, Lucas Engineering, Pulson Associates Consultants & Technical Management Services, PTI Management Group, among others. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:2004 - 2006: METAL FORMING DEVELOPMENT, LLC, Michigan, USA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & CTO· Responsibility for overall operations of the Company and the success of all programs to meet operating and financial goals, Client Objectives and Customer needs in a gear products design, prototyping and manufacturing environment.· Assisting and provision of recommendations for the success and growth of the Company· Development and maintenance of manufacturing standards and budgets· Establishment of variances and implementation of continuous improvements 1993 - 1994: NATIONAL FORGE (OPERATIONS) PTY LTD, W. Footscray, VIC. Australia TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER In-house expert, provided guidance on advances in metal forming technology including:· Tools/products design and development· Equipment, materials and process definition/selection· Technical support to suppliers and customers 1991-1993: PRIVATE CONSULTING, Melbourne, VIC. Australia TECHNICAL/RESEARCH CONSULTANT· Evaluated processes and implemented production techniques· Establishing procedures for industrial processing routes of products· Assessed/developed products, materials and methods for material treatment for processing· Assessed/developed test methods and evaluated material properties to satisfy service condition requirements· Clients included BHP, Smorgon Steel, ICI Advanced Ceramics, among others 1980 - 1991: NATIONAL METALLURGICAL R & D CENTRE, Jos, NigeriaPartly funded and managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) HEAD, MECHANICAL WORKING & MATERIALS TESTING (1988 – 1991)Led a department within the R&D Centre which provided consulting services to the metallurgical industry in the following areas:· Planning, coordination and monitoring of R&D activities· Identifying asset requirements; reviewing asset base; securing asset shortfall· Selecting appropriate R&D procedures and techniques SENIOR RESEARCH METALLURGICAL ENGINEER (1984 – 1988) Responsible for all R&D activities in portfolio, activities included:· Project management selection and overview· Methodologies and asset selection· Detailed program proposal· Experimental coordination, and· Support staff management and career progression RESEARCH METALLURGICAL ENGINEER GRADE1 (1982 – 1984)· Literature reviews in field of R&D project interest· Established experimental objectives; conducted both in-house and field trials. RESEARCH METALLURGICAL ENGINEER GRADE2 (1981 – 1982) Conducted experiments, analyzed results and modified techniques as appropriate. PUPIL RESEARCH METALLURGICAL ENGINEER (1980 – 1981) Became familiar with facilities, test methods, etc.; conducted experiments. EDUCATION: 1988, Doctor of Philosophy, the University of Leeds, UK “The Determination of strain distributions in Forgings” 1983, Master of Metallurgy, the University of Sheffield, UK Advanced Physical Metallurgy, “The Redundant work factor in drawing AISI 304 Wires" 1980, Bachelor of Science, the University of Ife, Nigeria Materials Science/Engineering, Upper 2nd Class Honors AFFILIATIONS: Fellow, Institute of Forging Technology, Senior Member, Institution of Engineers Australia, Corporate Member, International Academy for Production Engineering Research (CIRP) Member, Association of Professional Engineers & Scientists, Australia Member, Nigerian Metallurgical Society, Member, Institute of Materials Member, Institute of Metals & Materials, Australia, Member, Society of Engineering Management, Australia, Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member, American Society for Metals International (ASM)
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