RAJ CHAUHAN

***** ****** ******* **. #** • Diamond Bar, California 91765

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LEAN MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Specialist adept at standardizing core processes, improving Quality

standards, and streamlining operations for major productivity gains and cost savings. Expert in

determining unique client needs, adhering to rigorous technical and performance

specifications, and developing targeted solutions. Committed to strengthening communication

channels, optimizing resource utilization, and effectively training/mentoring staff.

Team Building/Leadership • Project Management • Lean Manufacturing • Continuous

Improvement

Capacity Planning • Standing Operating Procedure • Six Sigma Methodologies • 5S • TPS

Operational Excellence • Visual Management • Root Cause Analysis • Pull System

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DISPENSING DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, City of Industry, California • 2007-Present

Leading manufacturer of paper towel and soap dispensers exported globally.

Production Engineer

Planned and successfully executed projects yielding major production gains and cost

efficiencies. Noted for in-depth knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, championing

Kaizen events and Quality circles within organization. Guided engineering staff on initiatives,

establishing and ensuring attainment of milestones, rapidly resolving issues, and updating

scheduling as-needed. Led lean projects using project management methodology approach

with defined scope,objectives,metrics,cost and schedule. Optimized pre and post-product pilot

run operations via time and motion studies, standardized work charts, and targeted

recommendations.

Key Accomplishments:

• Deployed unique tooling and fixturing solutions improving production 15%.

• Conceived and implemented Kanban pull production system cutting inventory 20%.

• Achieved approx. $250,000 in direct/indirect labor cost savings through identifying

manufacturing process improvements.

• Utilized team approach and created programs to implement and sustain lean throughout

the organization.

• Facilitated and led all the continuous improvement activities in the organization.

• Identified and led kaizen projects for continuous improvement.

• Cut lead time 50% through executing value stream mapping (VSM) within aggressive

timeframe.

• Educated and trained company personnel on Lean techniques, significantly improving

productivity.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas • 2005-2006

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Educational institution.

Graduate Research Assistant

Offered valuable insights into Aircraft Design & Manufacturing Research Center (ADMRC)

project spanning aircraft component design, prototyping for testing, tooling, and product

validation, as well as reverse engineering. Demonstrated expertise in CAD, Stereolithography

(SLA) Machine, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Maintained detailed

documentation, consistently attained project deadlines, and proactively adjusted to changing

needs.

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RPS INDUSTRIES, India • 1998-2004

Company specializing in injection moldings for automotive and electronic components.

Industrial and Production Engineer

Introduced new approaches, standardized processes, and optimized resource utilization for

significant efficiency gains. Applied extensive Lean Manufacturing knowledge towards

troubleshooting production issues and streamlining activities. Communicated heavily with

cross-functional staff and delivered insights. Recognized for effectively balancing capacity

planning, standard work, process planning, and Lean Manufacturing needs simultaneously.

Key Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented SMED approach reducing setup time 50%.

• Applied advanced problem solving methodology towards cutting scrap rate from 10% to

2%.

• Prioritized workplace safety, utilizing ergonomics principles in designing work station

greatly reducing hazards.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering- Wichita State University, Kansas

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering- S.G.S.I.T.S., India

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt- American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)- American Society for Quality (ASQ)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

Associate Member of American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Affiliate Member of Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)

SELECTED TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

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Modeling Software: AutoCAD, PRO/ENGINEER

Reverse Engineering: Rapidform

Statistical Analyses: Statgraphics plus 5.0, Design-Expert, Minitab

ERP: IQMS

Back End: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio

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