Maulik Patel

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Richmond, TX 77407 Cell: 832-***-****

SUMMARY

Successfully implemented Autonomous Managed Structure within multiple product lines and diverse team that drives “Customer First” concentric production goal with proven track record of increase in productivity, quality, revenue, gross margin, EBITA and cost reduction.

Six Sigma Green belt certified from Motorola Solutions with proven around $250K saving.

Clear understanding of implementation, measuring and improving corporate’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Ability to plan, supervise and complete projects in a manner consistent with business objectives and timeline.

Proficient in project management, manufacturing engineering, retrofitting, problem solving, analytical skills, multitasking and VA/VE cost reduction.

Ability to work under pressure, time-sensitive environments with can do attitude.

Maintaining accurate documentation of concepts, designs, new processes improvements and training.

Hands on experience with Lean manufacturing and problem solving tools such as cell layout, 5S, RCA, RCCM, 5 Why, Pareto chart, fish bone, GEMBA walk, Value Stream Mapping, visual management, process capability, one-piece flow, line balancing, Poka-Yoke, DFMA, JIT, SMED, Kanban, TPM, QMS, SPC, Cpk.

Software skills: AutoCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SAP (ERP), Vista (ERP), Manager + (TPM), Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, SigmaXL.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Lamar University, Beaumont, TX Aug 2006 – Dec 2007

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering) Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India Jul 2000 – Jul 2004

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer III / Value Streams leader (Thermo Fisher Scientific) Dec 2012- Present

Leading P&L for multiple product lines that generate close to $24M annual revenue with strategic deployement.

Drive and improve Safety, CFPY, On-time delivery, Inventory and Productivity KPI matrix.

Supervise, mentor and provide technical support to diverse team of 20 operation employees including MFE, QE, production supervisors, buyer/planners, assemblers, technicians and machinist.

Lead and participate in Kaizen activities to solve business challenges like lead time, customer complains, CFPY, gross margin, inventory, demand spike.

Cross-train and motivate production team on 5S, safety, quality improvement, process improvement, RCA, RCCM, waste reduction, just-do-it and drive continuous improvement culture.

Provide technical assistance, arrange necessary resources and remove road blocks during project execution.

Work with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure DFMA, testability and implementation of IQ/OQ/PQ for all equipment and manufacturing processes.

Lead transition of design into manufacturing processes ensuring that documentation, production procedures, cell layout and tooling are in-place to produce a quality product throughout product life cycle.

Conduct value and cost engineering analysis to determine opportunities for cost reductions, improve manufacturing procedures, change product designs and specifications, or other related facts contributing to manufacturing cost and value without impairing fit/form/function and quality aspects.

Review design, GD&T, materials, manufacturing, and assembly processes for high value more efficient alternatives.

Dispositioning of NCR materials, support EAR/ECO (ECN) process, design/modify tools and fixtures.

Create/modify procedures, BOM, routing, fixture, tools, equipment and standard work instructions

Support QA and engineering in internal/external audits for ISO 9001-2008, CSA, ATEX, PED certification.

Lead and participate in closing CAPA and NCR with poka-yoke and sustainable process improvement solutions.

Participate cross functional teams within business unit including R&D, engineering, customer service, applications, technical support, logistic, HR, sales to execute current/future business growth projects.

Work effectively with vendors to outsource parts/assemblies, reduce cost, train, qualify and resolve quality/delivery issues to support daily production and AOP target.

With all continuous improvement and lean six sigma initiatives since Q1-2013, achieved $360K of productivity savings with additional $230K of VA/VE savings, increase of GM on responsible product lines from 38% in to 52%, increased in EBITA from 17.8 to 22.8, increase CFPY from 70% to 97%, increase OTD from 72% to 96%.

Manufacturing Project Engineer (Tribocor Technologies, Inc.) Feb 2008- Nov 2012

Supervise and provide technical support to daily production, TPM, process improvement, training, resource allocation, new projects activities of key processes like Laser Cladding, PCD manufacturing, HVOF booth and machine shop with team of 36 individuals in ISO 9001-2008 certified plant.

Train, execute and motivate production team members on 5S and Safety, visual factory, cellular manufacturing, TPM, standard operating procedure, kanban and continuous process improvement activities.

Designed, manufactured and implemented fixtures and tools for various turnkey process equipment.

Report current and future project plans, timeline and status for manufacturing expansions and continuous improvements to senior management.

Gained project management expertise with planning, budgeting, executing, resource management, report presentation, testing, quality control, decision making and communicating with cross-functional team members.

Communicate with vendors, engineering consultants and technical support personnel in order to manage technical resources, inventory and equipment.

Supervised and served as technical expert for new/used machineries selection, buying, installation and training of production team members.

Gained hands-on experience on making new product manufacturing methods, VSM, TPM, NDT (LP and MAG), retrofitting projects, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC, drives, CO2 & Fiber laser machines.

Successfully retrofitted two new 6KW diode lasers with 5 axis work stations and replaced two 8KW CO2 lasers with modifying existing multi axis cladding work stations to increase cladding process capacity by 60%.

Performed DOE on PCD making process to increase yield from 40% to 85%.

Successfully retrofitted two of PCD making HPHT hydraulic and temperature circuits with new and more efficient high pressure hydraulic and temperature circuit design using domestic parts to reduce downtime.

With all process improvement and strategic execution of projects, achieved 60% capacity growth, 90% downtime reduction, lead time reduction, increase in Gross Margin from 34% to 52%.

Maintenance Engineer (Akaaish Mechatronics Ltd, India) Nov 2004- Jun 2006

Supervised of daily regular and preventive maintenance jobs to technicians and managing documentation process to acquired ISO 9002 certification.

Provide necessary training and technical support to the technicians on troubleshooting equipment, tools and machinery.

Hands-on experience of installing and troubleshooting problems of CNC machines including turning, milling, boring, laser cutting, plasma cutting, welding robots, forklift, generator, compressor, cranes, AC/DC servo drives, motors, control panels.

Successfully completed projects on retrofitting vertical slotting machine’s hydraulic control by PLC (Siemens), automated part and tool inventory system implementation.

Planned and executed new machinery installation like CNC lathe, mill, boring, grinder, cranes, laser cutting, plasma cutting, chillers, air compressor, welding robot.

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