Joseph Akinde

Mechanical Engineering || Manufacturing Engineering|| Production || Oil and Gas upstream || Additive manufacturing || Mechanical Maintenance || Tech. Support || Field Operations || Project Engineering || Lean Six Sigma

Role
Vendor Interface Specialist (Tooling & Automation Engineer) at Ford Motor Company
Location
Cleveland, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Joseph Akinde

Akinde Joseph is a highly motivated individual, who holds a distinction as a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Olabisi Onabanjo University, located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. He earned his Master\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron, Ohio. Throughout this post-graduate program, he devised and executed thorough mechanical testing of additively manufactured 17-4 PH stainless steel samples, employing sophisticated methodologies to evaluate and enhance the material characteristics and functionality. This study holds significant advantages for the manufacturing sector.His work experience cuts across engineering design, mechanical maintenance, project engineering, field operations, additive manufacturing, instrumentation, piping, and process engineering. He is a confident individual who demonstrated a good understanding of lean Six Sigma to save 50m space and allowed easy installations of C18 caterpillar generators for powering gas stations at Chevron offshore facilities.He is a highly motivated, creative, and goal-driven scholar who can identify complex problems and offer great solutions. Joseph has excellent communication skills, superb interpersonal skills, and a divine ability to develop positive working relationships with employees. He is an innovator and can collaborate effectively in teams. He is proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a stupendous understanding of AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Solidworks.Furthermore, he is a serial volunteer, and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE, Lagos Chapter), and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). His volunteering efforts showcase a strong commitment to excellence and community service. His engagement in these platforms has been instrumental in fostering diversity, promoting STEM education, and addressing global energy challenges.He is open to feedback and always willing to learn, unlearn and relearn.

Experience

  1. Vendor Interface Specialist (Tooling & Automation Engineer)

    Ford Motor Company

    Jan 2026 — Present · MI, US

Education

  • The University of Akron

    Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  • Olabisi Onabanjo University(O.O.U)

    Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

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