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Registration: 04.04.2025

John Ugboaja

Specialization: Principal Research Engineer
— Dynamic Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in materials and metallurgical engineering, design and project management. — Expertise in sales and after-sales customer relationship, very proficient at technical writing and other forms of writing such as copy writing, ghost writing, content writing and transcribing. — Proven history of optimizing manufacturing processes, 2D/3D/E3D designs, foundry processes, enhancing product quality, andmeetingstringent project requirements. — Recognized for technical accuracy, regulatorycompliance, and innovative problem-solving in challenging industrial projects.
— Dynamic Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in materials and metallurgical engineering, design and project management. — Expertise in sales and after-sales customer relationship, very proficient at technical writing and other forms of writing such as copy writing, ghost writing, content writing and transcribing. — Proven history of optimizing manufacturing processes, 2D/3D/E3D designs, foundry processes, enhancing product quality, andmeetingstringent project requirements. — Recognized for technical accuracy, regulatorycompliance, and innovative problem-solving in challenging industrial projects.

Skills

Technical writing
Engineering drawing
Research expert
Project Management
Materials
Metallurgical Engineer
Quality Assurance
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Modeling
PDM
Primavera
Foundry technologies
Quality Control
Piping Design
E3D

Work experience

Principal Research Engineer
since 11.2015 - Till the present day |National Metallurgical Development Centre
AutoCAD
● Enhanced Quality Control: Led rigorous testing processes for materials, achieving a 98% compliance rate with industry standards. Developed quality protocols that reduced rework costs by 18% annually. ● Optimized Production Efficiency and Designs: Spearheaded a casting and foundry process improvement, cutting waste by 15% and accelerating production times by 25%. Supervised pattern and product designs in 3D using AutoCAD. ● Training Impact: Developed and delivered comprehensive foundry technology training programs, certifying 200+ professionals, significantly contributing to industry expertise and professional standards. ● Material & Cost Innovation: Conducted technical assessments and advised on material selection, which reduced production costs by 12% while enhancing product resilience. ● Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed a team of engineers, technologists and technicians, improving team output by 20% through streamlined workflows and performance-based coaching. Key Achievements: ● Quality Assurance Compliance: Consistently maintained a 95% pass rate in quality inspections, setting new benchmarks for operational standards. ● Safety Milestone: Achieved a record of zero incidents over three consecutive years, underscoring a strong commitment to HSE compliance.
Project Engineer
02.2014 - 02.2015 |LOPA Energy Company
E3D, AutoCAD, Primavera
● Project Leadership: Directed LPG project planning and execution, including financial oversight and client engagement, achieving 100% on-time project delivery and a 95% client satisfaction rating. ● System Design & Compliance: Designed using E3D and AutoCAD software and implemented gas piping systems with comprehensive EHS compliance, leading to a 30% improvement in safety performance. ● Client Relationship Growth: Increased client base by 12% by offering personalized technical support and after-sales services, establishing long-term client relationships. ● Testing & Documentation Excellence: Performed pressure tests on pipelines, creating efficient documentation and schedules in PRIMAVERA, ensuring that projects met all technical and quality standards. Key Achievements: ● Safety Compliance Improvement: Introduced a new EHS protocol that resulted in a zero-incident rate during all project phases. ● Operational Efficiency: Reduced installation times by 20% through optimized workflow planning and team coordination.
Production Supervisor
03.2012 - 01.2014 |Nigerian Foundries
Primavera, Microsoft Office
● Productivity & Utilization: Boosted machine utilization and streamlined production workflows, achieving a 20% efficiency increase across production cycles. ● Quality Systems: Maintained ISO 9001:2000 documentation, ensuring consistent compliance and facilitating successful audit outcomes. ● Metallographic & Quality Expertise: Directed rigorous quality control checks (BHN, sand testing, spectrometry), maintaining a 95% product acceptance rate. ● Team Development: Trained cross-functional teams, building expertise in foundry operations and quality testing, contributing to a 15% improvement in production accuracy. ● Planning: Efficiently planned tasks to ensure all machineries are fully utilized. Key Achievements: ● ISO Compliance: Successfully maintained ISO certification across all operations with a 100% compliance rate. ● Innovative Process: Introduced new metallographic testing methods that reduced quality control times by 15%.
Metallographic Laboratory Assistant
07.2010 - 06.2011 |National Metallurgical Development Centre
E3D, AutoCAD, Primavera
● Conducted metallographic analysis and quality control, achieving a 98% accuracy rate in material evaluations. ● Assisted with failure analyses and testing, improving material design protocols and reducing failure rates.

Educational background

Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (Masters Degree)
2018 - 2020
University of Lagos
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
2004 - 2009
Federal University of Technology

Languages

EnglishProficient