Engineer Manufacturing

Nikhilesh Kumar Kunche

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OBJECTIVE:

• To obtain an industrial engineer position in simulation, optimization, lean manufacturing, supply

chain management or logistics.

EDUCATION:

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering; Overall GPA- 3.71/4.0; Graduated: December, 2011

Bradley University, Peoria, IL.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Overall GPA- 3.52/4.0; Graduated: May, 2009.

GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, India.

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

Currently working as an Industrial Engineer at Caterpillar, East Peoria, Illinois (Feb 2012- Till

date).

PROJECTS:

Campus-wide simulation study of track type tractor production operations

• Business Problem: There was no comprehensive tool for testing potential improvement changes

on the shop floor and their effect on upstream and downstream operations.

• Solution: Developed a Simulation tool of the entire facility to enable MEs to try different what if

scenarios easily with minimum programming.

• Results: Reduced manufacturing lead time, inventory, downtimes, and identified optimum

number of forklifts, stations, operators, AGVs, buffer sizes and replenishment rates.

Saved about $2 Million/year with an estimated ROI of at least 10:1.

Machine Scheduling Optimization

• Business Problem: Running different models of Track Roller Frames on the available 6 Machine

Centers was random and every week parts are sent to Peak Shavers to meet the demand, driving

up costs.

• Solution: Developed a genetic algorithm to find the optimum sequence and schedule of parts to

be run on each machine, considering the constraints.

• Results: When the tool was deployed the projected savings were $300,000 to $500,000 annually

with an estimated ROI of 10:1 to 15:1.

Manufacturing Line Optimization for Mini Hydraulic Excavators (Athens, Georgia)

• Business Problem: Company was planning a new facility in Georgia to produce Mini Hydraulic

Excavators.

• Solution: Developed an interactive spreadsheet tool with Monte Carlo simulation and a

Simulation Model to find the Optimum number of Operators, Machines, Robots and buffer sizes.

Common process for D6 Tractor Chassis Manufacturing

• Business Problem: Five facilities each followed different methods for Manufacturing Tractor

Chassis. Operating costs varied significantly between facilities.

• Solution: Developed Simulation Model of each process that predicts operating costs given key

scenario variables.

• Results: Project on-going.

Worked as a “Technical Engineer” in John King USA Inc. at East Peoria, Illinois (Oct 2011- Jan

2012).

• Duties include designing, modifying and drafting dimensions of hubs, sprockets, chains and

Conveyor links using AutoCAD.

• Analyzing past data of sales and planning economic order quantity for sub-contracting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Statistical Packages: Minitab, statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel.

Simulation Software: FlexSim, Pro Model, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and AnyLogic.

Logistical software Analysis: LINGO, LINDO, Win-QSB, POM-QM.

Design Software: Teamcenter Engineering, AUTOCAD, Factory CAD, Pro-E.

Programming Skills: C Language, SQL Commands using Access.

Office Tools: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Other: Xcelsius Dashboard

PERSONAL & HOBBIES:

• Holds the “FIDE MASTER” title in Chess and played 3 World Junior Championships in Greece,

representing the country. Currently ranked 7 out of 2223 in Illinois State.

• Performed the role of Event Coordinator in “Bradley Indian Night” as part of Indian Students

Association (ISA) in Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 05/2011.

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