SASHANK RAJA

**** ********** ***** ****, ********* A302, Toledo, Ohio-43606,

Phone: 408-***-****, Email: acqjjy@r.postjobfree.com CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work in a challenging environment where I can fully utilize my theoretical skills, practical experience, efficiency and responsibility in facilitating growth of the organization and to grow with it. SUMMARY

Experienced working in Tier 1 automotive companies as both manufacturing and quality engineer

Involved in new product development projects, and working with cross functional teams

Experienced in coordinating activities, instructing work schedules, and improving the process routing

Worked in various projects dealing with problem solving, good with using the six sigma tools like DOE, Regression analysis and DMAIC methodology

Proficient in using engineering design and statistical analysis tools

Highly motivated, disciplined, decision-making capability and consistently demonstrate leadership skills

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering with majoring in Manufacturing Engineering, Design of Experiments, Modern Manufacturing Methods and Total Quality Management ACADEMIC DETAILS

MS (Mechanical Engineering) University of Toledo, Ohio (GPA-3.68/4.0) Degree Obtained- May 2015 Degree Project: Optimization of Abrasive Belt Grinding Parameters. B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) JNTU, Hyderabad, India (GPA-3.4/4.0) Degree Obtained- May 2009 Degree Project: Performance Testing of C3W Distributor Valve by Manufacturing Air Brake Test Stand. WORK EXPERIENCE

Precision Micro Machining Center, Toledo, OH August 2013-May 2015 Senior Researcher

Job Description: Worked as a researcher in the field of precision engineering. Focus area of study was on the abrasive machining using an abrasive belt grinding machine. Roles & Responsibilities:

Research study to understand the different types of abrasive belt grinding and its working mechanism.

Working on setting up the machine as per the design of experiments.

Improving the performance characteristics of the belt grinder used by working on various selected factors of machining.

Rane Engine Valves Limited, Hyderabad, India July 2011-June 2013 Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description: Worked as a cell leader of the export replacement valve manufacturing cell. The main role was to supervise production and quality of the cell.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Plan and execute the daily production with effective work instructions and man power management.

Maintain the targeted quality level with regular quality inspections and SPC practices in the production cell.

To ensure Total Quality Management and lean principles in the shop floor.

Successfully participate in new product development and kaizen events in the production cell.

Analyzing and finding solutions to various problems in production cell, like nonconformities, and ergonomics issues.

Re-design the process layout to make it lean to improve the process routing, resulting in optimizing the product flow and boost productivity.

Lokesh Machines Limited. Hyderabad, India April 2010-May 2011 Quality Control Engineer

Job Description: Worked as a Quality Control Engineer for automotive engine cylinder heads and blocks division, supplying to global automotive companies like Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, and Ashok Leyland. Roles & Responsibilities:

Monitor the process and final inspection of the product.

Dock Audit – To make sure that the incoming raw material and outgoing products are with good quality.

Maintain records of documents relating to quality systems.

Analyze and control in-house rejections.

Managing the scheduled product delivery to the customer end.

Participate in TPM activities in the plant.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD Software: AutoCAD 2009, PRO-E, CATIA V5 R16, SolidWorks

Analytical Tool: Minitab, DOE

Quality Management System: ISO 9001:2008

SAP: PP Module

Tools: MS-Office (Word, Excel, Power point)

Operating Systems: Windows XP, VISTA, Windows 7, Windows 8 PROJECTS

A study project on the pneumatic brake system in WDM2 railway engine during the year 2008 at South Central Railway Diesel loco Shed, Hyderabad, India.

Process time reduction by elimination of a double cut machining operation in the process of valve manufacturing during the year 2012 at Rane Engine Valve Ltd, Hyderabad, India.

New Product Development for Cummins inlet and exhaust replacement valves and various other export replacement valves during the years 2011- 2013 at Rane Engine Valve Ltd, Hyderabad, India.

Reverse Engineering of a universal coupling during the year 2013 at University of Toledo.

Optimizing the athlete performance on a running track using Design of Experiment analysis during the year 2013 at University of Toledo.

Design of Experiment analysis of Semiconductor Assembly Process during the year 2014 at university of Toledo.

Study project, “Total Quality Management strategies and execution at Walmart" during the year 2014 at University of Toledo.

Defects analysis of a car painting process following DMAIC Methodology during the year 2014 at University of Toledo.

A study project on Abrasive Belt Grinding during the year 2014 at University of Toledo. REFERENCES

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