Ari Amar

Materials Science & Engineering Professional | Technical Sales & Product Development

About

Highly analytical and technically proficient Materials Science and Engineering professional with a proven track record in product specialization, metallurgical analysis, and process optimization. Adept at leveraging data and industrial sensing technologies to enhance product solutions, drive sales growth, and streamline operations across diverse sectors including renewable energy, aerospace, and manufacturing. Combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and customer relationship management skills to translate complex insights into actionable business strategies.

Work Experience

Product Specialist

ITW (Brooks Instrument)

Aug 2023 - Present

As Product Specialist, Ari develops sales support materials and leverages technical expertise to drive customer engagement and enhance product solutions.

  • Developed comprehensive sales support materials, including product presentations and marketing documentation, significantly enhancing customer engagement and sales readiness.
  • Streamlined provision of critical technical and product information, enabling timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries and contributing to sales pipeline growth.
  • Managed product forecasts and led Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning (SIOP) meetings, leveraging Brooks Data Warehouse and Salesforce CRM to optimize supply chain efficiency and product availability.
  • Applied deep technical knowledge of energy transition, thin film, biotech, and chemical/petrochemical markets to address complex customer requirements and expand market opportunities in renewable energy sectors.
  • Utilized expertise in industrial sensing technologies and automation to enhance product solutions and refine sales strategies, driving competitive advantage.

Product Metallurgist

Carpenter Technology

Jun 2023 - Present

As Product Metallurgist, Ari optimizes manufacturing processes through data analysis and serves as a technical representative for key clients.

  • Utilized advanced data analysis and statistical methods to optimize manufacturing processes, directly supporting sales by providing critical technical insights and improving product quality.
  • Served as the primary technical representative for key Oil & Gas and Aerospace clients, ensuring seamless communication and strict compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated on cross-functional R&D projects to develop innovative metallurgical solutions, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Quality Intern

Boeing

May 2022 - Aug 2022

As Quality Intern, Ari analyzed production data and developed documentation to enhance quality and decision-making for additive manufacturing processes.

  • Analyzed over 1400 notices of escapes to provide data-driven recommendations on supplier production health, significantly enhancing decision-making for quality improvements.
  • Developed comprehensive audit checklists and technical documentation specifically for additive manufacturing processes, improving compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Identified critical defect correlations through in-depth analysis, with findings published in an internal Boeing Research and Technology report, contributing to process optimization.

Engineering Intern

MM Metals USA

May 2020 - Aug 2021

As Engineering Intern, Ari conducted market research, collaborated on sustainable technology, and designed a quality control lab to support a startup's growth.

  • Conducted in-depth market research to identify new applications and potential customers, directly supporting early-stage sales efforts for a startup.
  • Collaborated with founding members to implement patented sustainable technology, advancing alloy production processes.
  • Designed and implemented a new quality control lab, aligning with ASTM/ISO 9000 standards, and optimized process flows to streamline production operations.

Education

Materials Science and Engineering

University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering

Skills

Software & Tools

  • Python
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Brooks Data Warehouse

General Skills

  • Technical Aptitude
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration
  • R&D

Technical & Industrial Systems

  • Industrial Sensing Technologies
  • Automation
  • Product Solutions
  • SIOP
  • Brooks Data Warehouse

Sales & Business Development

  • Salesforce CRM
  • Lead Generation
  • Outbound Prospecting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales Support
  • Market Research

Data Analysis & Statistics

  • Data Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Process Optimization
  • Defect Correlation

Materials Science & Engineering

  • Materials Science
  • Metallurgy
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Alloy Production
  • Quality Control
  • ASTM/ISO 9000

Industry Knowledge

  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar Technology Expertise
  • Energy Transition
  • Thin Film
  • Biotech
  • Chemical/Petrochemical Markets
  • Oil & Gas
  • Aerospace

Communication & Presentation

  • Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Technical Documentation
  • Client Representation