Engineer Quality
Resume:
KRANTHI K POLUSANI
*********@*****.*** *** Reeveston Dr, Columbus, IN-
OBJETIVE
To obtain a challenging full time Engineering position in a company
where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing
the company productivity and reputation.
EXPERIENCE
03/2010- 09/2010 Process Engineer
Valeo Front End Module, Greensburg, IN
. Responsible for installation and validation of the new assembly line
for Nissan X61F Front End Module (OEM) project.
. Co-ordinate with equipment and tooling resources for its construction
and validation. Investigate tooling and process issues, update and
document the changes.
. Design process poke-yoke's (error proofing). Participate in NPI team
meetings.
. Write and monitor the component/assembly test requests such as
vibration test, CMM test and performance test, e.t.c.
. Establish flow charts, PFMEA's, PDCA, First Piece Article (FPA),
Quality Alerts, Control Plans, TPM and Work Instructions (W.I).
. Lead 'Quick Response Quality Control' (QRQC) team and address quality
issues using quality tools such as Factor Tree Analysis (FTA), PDCA,
and 5why's.
. Check the final assembly for dimensions using the check gage. Perform
Gage R&R (ANOVA)
. Train operators to meet Full Day Production Rate (FDPR). Report 'Key
Performance Indicators' (KPI) to the team
. Implement Lean Methodologies and Valeo Production System (VPS).
Promote 'Kaizen'.
09/2009-01/2010 Quality / Operations Engineer
Relios Inc, Albuquerque, NM
. Lead the cross functional quality team. Addressed and solved the
quality issues using quality tools such as 5 whys, 8D, PDCA, e.t.c.
. Perform quality audit on a daily basis and worked with suppliers to
improve the product quality
. Improved the layout for optimizing space utilization and reduced non
value added activities
. Implemented 5S for a better work place organization
. Improved and standardized the "new product development" process.
Provided Design for Manufacturability (DFX) and assembly analysis for
the New Product Development team
08/2006-08/2009 - Internship / Assistantship
03/2009-08/2009 Research Assistant Robotics Lab, University
of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
. Worked on autonomous navigation of a Segway robot, calibration of
Segway cameras and 3D stereo triangulation. Achieved position sensing
and area mapping using cricket sensors
06/2008-02/2009 Lean Manufacturing Engineer (Intern)
New Mexico MEP Albuquerque, NM
. Part of a team which implements Lean methodologies at various customer
sites. Successfully implemented "Value Stream Mapping (VSM),
eliminated non-value added activities and sources of waste.
. Used best practices of Lean such as 5S, VSM, standard work, TPM, JIT,
time studies and setup time reduction to improve product and
processes. Simulated the processes, performed what if analysis and
presented it to the clients.
. Design new manufacturing cells, promote KAIZEN, train operators and
conduct Lean workshops.
. Drive design teams for improved product design. Developed, tested and
documented prototypes. Performed manufacturing feasibility (DFX),
packaging and shipping analysis.
. Worked with contract manufacturers and suppliers. Monitored supplier
quality.
05/2007-05/2008 Engineering Intern
CVI Laser Malles Griot, Albuquerque, NM
. Improved on-time shipping performance of same day shipments from 70%
to 95% using DMAIC problem solving lean Six-Sigma methodology
. Gathered and analyzed historical data and derived conclusions
presented to the upper management.
. Proposed and successfully implemented the improvements and control
plan, thus achieved sustained improvement overall shipping efficiency.
Implemented 5S to improve work place organization
. Applied "Single Minute Exchange of Die" (SMED) concepts and
successfully reduced setup times by 65%.
. Worked on standardizing and improving machining and assembly process.
Proposed new capital equipment with break even analysis.
08/2006-05/2007 Project Assistant Robotics Lab, University
of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
09/2005-06/2006 Design Engineer
CAD World Technologies, Hyderabad, INDIA
. Worked on various Product Development projects using CATIA and Pro/E
wildfire
EDUCATION:
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
12 / 2009
Masters - Manufacturing Engineering, GPA: 3.53/ 4.0
JNT University, Hyderabad, India
07 / 2005
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering,
SKILLS:
. Good knowledge on Engines and Applied Mechanics
. Extensive Knowledge of Software's such as AUTO CAD, CATIA, Pro/E, PLC,
NC Programming, SQL, Minitab, Pro Model Process Simulator, Extend
Factory Simulation Software
. Proven track record of successful Lean implementation and New Product
Introduction(NPI)
. Proven capabilities of complex problem solving techniques like Quick
Response Quality Control (QRQC), PDCA, DOE, DMAIC, FMEA, QFD and 5
why's
. Wide knowledge of statistical tools, GD&T and Microsoft suite.
. Excellent communication and presentation skills
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