Akshay Joshi

About Akshay Joshi

With over a decade of experience in materials science, I specialize in driving R&D and…

Experience

1. Lead Engineer - Materials R & d

   Valmet

   Apr 2021 — Present · Kalyan Dombivli, IN

   Role Summary:A strategic leadership role as a part of Global Materials R&D, responsible for spearheading materials innovation and development initiatives. This position combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams, drive product excellence, and influence materials strategy across global operations.Key Responsibilities-Lead materials research and development, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement-Drive strategic initiatives by identifying and developing new materials and technologies aligned with business goals and market needs-Manage complex projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards-Act as a key technical advisor to internal stakeholders including Design, Quality, Sales, and Operations, providing leadership in material selection and application-Champion cross-functional collaboration by coordinating with global teams to ensure cohesive materials strategies and solutions-Develop and enforce material specifications in compliance with international standards (ASTM, ASME, EN, ISO, EU-PED, NACE, API 6D, 6DX, 20E, 20F etc.), ensuring regulatory and performance requirements are met-Lead the selection and qualification of advanced coatings (e.g, diffusion, thermal spray, electroplating) for high-performance valve applications-Resolve critical supplier and customer issues, providing leadership in root cause analysis, technical audits, and corrective actions-Guide failure investigations and implement preventive strategies to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction-Led the development of Corrosion-Resistant Alloy (CRA) weld overlay processes, ensuring robust performance in demanding environments-Promote knowledge sharing and technical training across teams to build organizational capability in materials science.

Education

• MGM Ahmedpur Dist. Latur

  HSC, Science

  2003 — 2005

• COEP Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Metallurgical Engineering

  2005 — 2009

• COEP Technological University

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Physical Metallurgy

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Matlab
• Sem
• Optical Microscopy
• R&D
• Coatings
• Fatigue Testing
• Steel
• Management
• Product Development
• Process Control
• Surface Treatment
• Patent Invalidation
• Metallurgical Research
• Pin on Disc Test
• Microsoft Office
• Prior Art Search
• Characterization
• Spectroscopy
• Boronizing or Boriding
• Mechanical Testing
• Failure Analysis
• Residual Stress Analysis
• Hardness Testing
• Powder X-Ray Diffraction
• Edx
• Experimentation
• Vdi 3198
• Iso / Iec 17025
• Surface Engineering
• Heat Treatment
• Xrd
• Impact Test
• Metallurgy
• Surface Roughness Profilometer
• Research and Development (R&D)