Manufacturing Engineer

KUNAL MAHENDRU

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmahend +1-919-***-**** *******@****.***

Summary

Creative engineer with a passion for developing and improving production systems using a strong combination of Engineering and Statistical skills, seeking a full-time opportunity in the field of Manufacturing and Quality. Education

Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering GPA: 3.56/4.0 North Carolina State University (Major: Industrial Engineering) [May 2016] Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering First Class with Distinction Uttar Pradesh Technical University [June 2014]

Skills & Tools

• Lean Manufacturing, Six sigma, Kaizen/ Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, DFMEA, PFMEA, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Design of Experiments (DOE), MSA (Gauge R&R), SPC, PCA, 8D, Work Instructions, FDA, CAPA

• SAS-JMP, PLC programming, SolidWorks, Auto CAD, MS Access & Visio, SQL, VBA, MS Office

• ERP Implementation, Production and Inventory planning, Project management, Process/ Product Development Experience

Abbott Vascular Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Temecula, CA Aug 2016 – Present Developing and Improving processes to manufacture world class medical devices used for cardiovascular care.

• Involved in equipment upgradation and validations. Perform initial engineering studies and parametric analysis.

• Authored validation protocol and reports, made build packages, performed process and test method validations and worked cross functionally on regulatory documentation. Updated MPIs, EMPs, Performed Capability studies (Cpk)

• Executed installation, performance and operational qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) as per ISO 13485 and FDA standards

• Involved in tracking of non-conformance and scrap while investigating potential root causes using various quality tools like A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc. Worked on problems like inconsistent weld issues, damaged Teflon coating

• Providing CAPA support while investigating exceptions and providing effective corrective and preventive actions

• Involved with outside vendors to bring in new equipment, tooling and explore ideas on opportunities for automation

• Created reporting tool using excel macros, for daily capacity utilization. Performed yield and cycle time analysis to set the UPPH (Units produced per person hour) targets. Developing Tooling Fixtures to solve ergonomic issues GlobalFoundries Inc. Operational Excellence Co-Op Malta, NY Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 Process Optimization and Standardization: Equipment Reuse Management (ERM) Process

• Optimized the global business process by reducing the cycle time by 65% while supporting to save $500k in capital investment

• Responsible for savings in capital investment by reusing under-utilized semiconductor manufacturing equipment

• Used Root Cause Analysis methods to analyze lead time variability and eliminate non-value added activities from value stream

• Created database management systems to enhance data integrity and data transparency within the organization Coty Inc. Project Associate - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Sanford, NC Feb 2015 – May 2015 Increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 63% to 75% with zero investment for a perfume production line

• Did continuous observation for measuring the current line performance, conducted VSM and process mapping, determined major downtime factors, analyzed bottle necks and their root cause using lean/ statistical tool.

• Eliminated/ reduced scrap, re-works and other non-conformance, standardized procedures and revised control plans

• Simulated the production line under different conditions to eliminate 30 minutes of machine idle time during lunch break Projects

OEE Analyzing Tool Using MS Access Coty Inc. Sanford, NC

• Built an MS Access tool using SQL queries and Visual Basic macros to analyze system generated raw data and track top ten OEE losses on a line, value stream and department level. The tool is 90% faster in analyzing data than before. Product Development: Formula Prototype vehicle Formula SAE India

• Designed and developed a formula vehicle; created SolidWorks models and performed FEA on critical parts; The vehicle was critically acclaimed for innovation in the design & performance

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