Asim V. Inamdar

**, ******* *****,

Cell: 915-***-****

Howard, OH-43028 Email: abhind@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To work at a senior level position in Operations for a dynamic

organization that will utilize my expertise of process improvement,

lean implementation, and mechanical design & development along with

my leadership abilities that have enabled me to consistently exceed

operations targets over a wide range of responsibilities,

departments and geographies around the world.

SUMMARY

. Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to raise quality, lower cost and

accelerate delivery

. Worked with Senior Leadership in identifying key strategic business

initiatives

. Lead and facilitated several Kaizen events to identify sustainable

solutions

. Rolls Royce Green Belt certified

. Trained on GIEA (Oracle 11i) as a Material Buyer/Planner, Production

Scheduler, and Operations Supervisor

. Used multiple 3D-CAD platforms to design complex machine parts,

machines & mechanisms

. Designed & developed innovative mechanical design solutions to

fabricate novel devices including concepts, specifications & testing

using Rapid Prototyping technologies

. Managed & organized multiple projects/activities in a dynamic, fast-

paced, high stress environment achieving aggressive timelines

. Participated in cross-functional groups including Quality, Safety,

Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance and Materials.

Implemented cost effective, safe, and capable processes

. Excellent oral & written communication skills

. Demonstrated leadership skills by acquiring key positions in various

organizations

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineering - Supervisor (Rolls Royce Energy Systems

Inc., Mount Vernon, Ohio) Jan' 2011 to Present

. Designed new tooling to manufacture new product offerings

. Worked with outside vendors to manufacture tooling

. Developed and controlled Process Plan, Manufacturing Technical

Package and other documentation to support assembly, test, and

shipping

. Supervised and trained experienced Union employees on documenting

process routings, rework orders, and conducting drawing reviews

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Rolls Royce Energy Systems Inc.,

Mount Vernon, Ohio) Jan' 2009 to Dec'2010

. Standardized manufacturing processes, identified equipment upgrades

and streamlined information flow across different areas

. Lead a kaizen to reduce unit test setup lead time by 15% thereby

saving $1.2M/year

. Lead a kaizen with cross-functional team members (union and

salaried) in pipe fabrication area to achieve 30% improvement in

capacity, 40% reduction in lead time, and 50% reduction in distance

travelled thereby saving $500,000

. Lead various 5S events, and engaged hourly employees in improvement

projects to achieve Process Excellence goals

. Developed standard 5S templates and trained hourly employees to

follow the standards

. Performed QFD; identified, documented, and balloted key processes;

developed data collection plan, performed MSA, and developed metrics

to help improve operations performance

Manufacturing Engineer (Cummins Inc., El Paso, Texas)

Apr'

2007 to Dec' 2008

. Developed a production plan & implemented kanban cards/pull system

to help create continuous flow at the pacemaker process, potentially

increasing the productivity by 20%, reducing WIP inventory by 70%,

and reducing lead time by 60%

. Worker on a Six Sigma project to optimize core in reman business

. Performed a time study within the Polybent line at Cummins Inc.

(Fuel Systems Plant) in El Paso, Texas, that involved breaking down

operations into elements, timing the production cycle of each

machine, determining the TAKT time, identifying the bottle neck

machine, rectifying the problems leading to 11.25% reduction in man

power

. Provided on-floor support for operators

. Performed work measurement and production capacity studies. Provided

data, alternative proposals, and analysis to annual and long range

planning

. Developed a tracking system for troubleshooting technicians to

improve yield and productivity

. Helped in development, implementation, and documentation of test

results database and troubleshooting database to track failures and

repairs, identify solutions, and eliminate them

. Lead in workgroup problem solving and continuous improvement

activities, including definition of the problem, identification of

improvement opportunities, selection of alternatives,

implementation, and measurement of results

. Trained operators and staff in implementing various Lean

Manufacturing practices and tools including 5S, Kanban, Value Stream

Maps, and Kaizen

Research Assistant

May 2005 to Dec' 2007

W. M. Keck Border Bio-Medical Manufacturing & Engineering Lab, is

housed in The University of Texas at El Paso which is a world class

research facility & a rapid prototyping service center, which conducts

research & provides services in micro-fabrication, cardiovascular

hemodynamics, & tissue engineering using various rapid prototyping

technologies.

Role & Responsibilities:

. Design & developed multi-material stereo lithography machine &

research issues associated with the use of multiple materials in

stereo lithography, ranging from manufacturing implantable tissue

engineered constructs to functional devices

. Integrate rapid prototyping technologies with other conventional

manufacturing technologies such as CNC equipment, robotic pick &

place systems, & direct-write ink dispensing technologies for

fabricating functional devices

. Designed & developed machine components using principles of DFM &

DFA using SolidWorks

. Used micro-measurement & scanning equipments like ESEM, SEM, & video

measurement systems like OGP for imaging & measuring micro-devices

. Trained graduate & undergraduate students in laboratory procedures &

safety practices

Assistant Instructor

Sept'2004 to Dec'2007

Role & Responsibilities:

. Acquired key people management skills managing a class of qualified

engineers

. Taught structural design software (RISA 2D) to senior level

undergraduate students

. Tutor & grader for senior level undergraduate courses

Project Engineer (Woodville Group, Inc., Woodville, Texas)

Feb'03 to May 03

Designed & developed Material Tracking System, which would:

. Support data entry of every item in the warehouse in the computer &

track its contents, status & location

. Pursue material receiving, including vendor, quantity, lot number &

special characteristics of each item

. Track consumption of every item, trace shipments of material,

including capturing customer & order number, generate automatic

purchase order based on the reorder point of every item

. Create reports about the total receipts, inventory & sales of the

warehouse

Mechanical Engineer (Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune, India)

Nov' 98 to Dec' 00

. Undergone six months of rigorous training on Kirloskar small &

medium engines ranging from 5HP to 253 HP capacities. Training

included assembly, testing & troubleshooting of air & water-cooled

engines

. Calculation of "TAKT time" for assembly line. Reduced off-standard

time to increase operator's working time. Used Excel to create & set

operational standards

. Dealt with all service dealers in West & South zones & looked after

their warranty settlement, sales promotion activities & service

support to customers

. Independently managed the sales of R / HA / SL90 / 4R1040 engines &

Diesel Generating Sets all over Maharashtra. Generated enquiries,

submitted quotations, followed-up with customer & received the

orders

. Arranged the dispatches, prepared invoices & ensured timely

payments

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune,

India) June 97 to June 98

. Hands on experience on operating CNC, lathe, grinding, milling &

drilling machines

. Designed & improved workstations

. Study of various manufacturing processes & engine components on the

assembly line

. Participated in engine troubleshooting while performing corrective,

repair & preventive maintenance

. Acquired in-depth understanding of basic principles of mechanics

including engineering maintenance & repair of diesel engines

Projects & Presentations

. Designed a "Press Tool for cropping with adjustable Stamping &

Piercing". The scope of the project included designing of the tool &

creating layouts using AutoCAD & then manufacturing & fabricating it

using different manufacturing techniques. Improved design lead to

reduced Standard Man Hour of activity by about 25%. Preliminary cost

benefit of saving one press & its operator came out to about Rs.

286,000 per year

. Performed layout design & time study in the Cam Shaft line, at

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Pune, that involved breaking down

operations into elements, timing the production cycle of each

machine, determining the TAKT time, identifying the bottle neck

machine, rectifying the problems leading to 10% man power reduction

EDUCATION

. Master of Science in Material Science & Engineering, (GPA - 4.0)

Expected: Dec 2008

University of Texas, El Paso, TX. Thesis: "Multiple Material Stereo

lithography."

. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (GPA - 3.33)

May 2002

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (GPA - 3.5)

July 1998

University of Pune, India

PUBLICATIONS

. "Development of an automated multiple material stereo lithography

machine," Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, August 2006.

. "Rapid Electromechanical Device Manufacturing using a Hybrid Direct

Write (DW) & Stereo lithography (SL) System," VII TexMEMS

Conference, September 2005.

. "Hybrid manufacturing: Integrating direct write & stereo

lithography," Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Aug 2005.

. "Integrating multiple rapid manufacturing technologies for

developing advanced customized functional devices," Rapid

Prototyping & Manufacturing Conference- May 2005.

AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS

. Member of Tau Beta Pi Mar 05 -

Present

. Recipient of the Best Prototype award at the User's Group

Conference held at Daytona, Florida April 2007

. Recipient of the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities

& Colleges award Aug 05 - Aug 06

. President of University Cricket Club at The University of Texas, at

El Paso Aug 05 - Aug 06

. Graduate Senator for Student Government Association at The

University of Texas, at El Paso Aug 05 - Aug 06

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