Derick M

Quality and Metallurgical Lab professional with 5 years of experience in quality inspection, metallurgical testing, heat treatment, NDT and raw-material analysis. Experienced in induction hardening, furnace heat treatment, MPI, UT, welding inspection, chemical analysis, dimensional inspection and metallurgical laboratory activities. Seeking an opportunity to contribute technical knowledge and quality-control expertise in a reputed manufacturing organization.

Metallurgical Engineer - JM Frictech India Pvt Ltd

(2024-09-06)

JMFT-Korea, specializes in wet friction systems and hydraulic actuation components for brakes, clutches, and transmissions. A trusted supplier to major OEMs of Agricultural, Construction, and Mining equipment manufacturers globally.

Metallurgical Inspector - GKN Automotive

(2022-01-24 - 2024-08-20)

GKN Automotive became the first Tier 1 supplier to establish a joint venture in China Shanghai GKN HUAYU Driveline Systems with local partner HUAYU Automotive Systems Co. Ltd (HASCO). SDS is now the region's market leader in side shafts and prop shafts, the technology leader in powertrain products and a trusted partner to 80% of OEMs in China.

Madura coats Pvt ltd

(2021-02-03 - 2022-02-10)

A major Indian manufacturer of industrial sewing threads, embroidery threads, and textile products

Trainee - Lucas-TVS Company

(2018-12-18 - 2019-12-19)

Lucas TVS was established in 1962 as Joint Venture between Lucas Plc. UK and TVS Group

Quality / Metallurgical Lab Technician / Engineer

Experience: 5 Years

• Conducted quality inspection and metallurgical testing of components after induction hardening and furnace heat-treatment processes.
• Monitored and recorded critical heat-treatment parameters such as temperature, heating time, soaking time, quenching conditions and tempering parameters.
• Performed hardness testing and verified results against specified customer and drawing requirements.
• Conducted metallographic sample preparation including cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching.
• Examined microstructures using a metallurgical microscope to identify abnormalities and verify heat-treatment quality.
• Checked case depth, hardened layer and core hardness as per specifications.
• Supported investigation of heat-treatment-related defects such as soft spots, excessive hardness, distortion, cracks and improper microstructure.
• Maintained laboratory inspection records, test reports and heat-treatment quality documentation.
• Worked closely with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to control process variation and improve product quality.
• Ensured testing equipment and measuring instruments were properly maintained and calibrated.
• Supported internal quality audits and compliance with company quality procedures.
• Followed safety procedures while handling furnaces, induction equipment, chemicals and metallurgical laboratory equipment.

Secondary Education - PLWA HR, SEC SCHOOL VICKRAMASINGAPURAM (2013 - 2014)

Diploma - Mechanical engineering (2014 - 2017)