Engineer Supply Chain

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Industrial Engineer offering three years of experience in quality engineering, lean manufacturing and product/process design. Proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD and CAD/CAM. Confident working in teams, delivering enhancements for product quality, manufacturing process and achieving customer satisfaction and bottom line results.

SKILLS

Technical & Analytical: DMAIC Methodology, APQP, NPI, DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D, 5S, Cause and Effect, DOE, Forecasting, Optimization Model, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, MRP-DSS, JIT, Bill of Materials(BOM), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, ANOVA, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Gauge R&R, Pareto Chart Analysis. ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, PDCA, MRP, Process Maps, Time Series, PFD, Control Plans, VOC, Time & motion studies, Descriptive Analysis and Reliability Analysis

Management: Production Planning, Production System Engineering, Quality Monitoring and Assessment, Data Management, Process Development, Continuous improvement, Operational Readiness, Project Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management System, JIT, KANBAN, Process design and simulation, Risk Analysis & Management, Material Requirement Planning, Continuous Process Improvement, Value Management, Kaizen Practice, ERP

Software: Minitab, MATLAB, Hyper works, MS-Office, CAD/CAM (Catia V5, Solid Works, PRO-E, AutoCAD), ANOVA, Excel Solver, QM Solver, Auto CAD Factory Flow, MRP DSS, Advanced-MS EXCEL

EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant Wayne State University March 2017-Current

Research project under Dr. Gary Witus to resolve obfuscation in laparoscopy and derbies deposition over laparoscopic lens

Iterative market research to identify the problem statement and voice of customer

Interpret and implement quality assurance standards

Collected and analyzed data involving current practices being used in health care to resolve the issue

Using Solidworks, designed a CAD model and 3D printed a prototype to overcome the problems faced during a surgery (under testing)

Lean-Six Sigma Project Ray Connect, Rochester Hills, Michigan May 2015 – August 2015

Data Team member of a DMAIC Project to resolve a material handling issue at Ray Connect, Inc

collection to determine the factors affecting the functioning of electrical circuits by conducting root cause analysis using tools like Cause & Effect diagrams, Pareto charts and MSA

Statistical analysis of the data with the help of hypothesis testing and regression analysis

Achieved the desired Sigma Level with 25% cost reduction of the overall process

Quality Engineer X-Act Road Equipment, INDIA August 2011 – June 2014

Team Lead of Mobile Drum Mix project to evaluate necessary imperatives during numerous new product initiations at the plant.

Design Quality team member focused on NPD and in life cycle management activities.

Assisted in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for new and existing parts including Process flow diagrams, FMEAs and Control Plans.

Established new-product PFMEA along with initial control plans to maintain assembly line production goals.

Assisted in facilitation of continuous improvement activities including 5S, Material Handling Methods, Workplace Layout, Gage Design, Process Efficiency

Enhanced the Design Control and Risk Management processes to drive continuous improvement.

Applied 8D format problem root cause/failure analysis and implementation of corrective actions for product and process related concerns and costumer complaints.

Supply cost reduction by working closely with suppliers and ensure all components met department quality standards.

Carried out Design of experiments (DOE), risk assessment, and process analytical technology (PAT).

Implemented Quality System improvements to meet compliance and overall business goals.

Applied statistical methods and process/design excellence tools to establish test plans as well as evaluate test data and processes. Perform Gage R&R studies.

Direct interaction with customers to ensure adherence to their specifications and to provide technical support for our products.

Engineering Intern X-Act Road Equipment, INDIA June 2009 – May 2010

Assisted in creating a Value Stream Map for the production process of an Asphalt Bitumen mixing plant.

Process monitoring, documentation and data collection for Continuous Improvement.

Conducted process mapping and time capability studies to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks

Created assembly and layout drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Exposure with quality assurance tools/methodologies including Plan-Do- Check-Act (A3), 8D, Error proofing, 5 whys.

Worked effectively at all levels within Quality as well as cross functionally with departments such as Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Marketing.

Provided support in all areas of the Quality System, including, but not limited to Corrective & Preventive Actions, Complaints, Nonconforming Materials, Risk Management, etc.

Research Assistant Rajiv Gandhi Technological University, INDIA Jan 2008 - April 2010

Team member SAE, using CAD (Pro-E, Catia V-5) designed and fabricated all-terrain vehicle for BAJA-SAE, India

Research work under Dr. S.G. Sharma included data collection for autonomous methods for material handling.

Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities

Collect and compile statistical quality data and analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system

Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions

EDUCATION

MS, Industrial Engineering

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Deterministic optimization, Applied Engineering Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Mechanics of composite Materials, Finite Element Methods, Production Systems, Intrapreneurship and Entrepreneurship, Creative Design and Problem Solving

BE, Mechanical Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Technological University, INDIA August 2007 - June 2011

Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Automotive Engineering, Operations Research, Machine Design, Material Science, Statistical Analysis, Strength of Materials

PROJECTS

Third Party Logistics in Supply Chain Management, Fall 2016

Evaluated current and future applications of 3PL in supply chain management

ICORPS Vascularized 3D Tissue models, Winter 2016

Studied and evaluated 3D printing technology in health care to develop bone grafted tissues

Creative Problem solving applied to identify ideal customer segment for the technology.

Developed an organized business canvas model for the project stating the technology and its various future applications.

MRP-DSS Simulation for Greek Manufacturing Company, Winter 2016

MRP specific tools were used to determine the overall production batch size and overtime to maximize profit. Generated profit of $ 96,487.

Implemented the defined Decision Support System to obtained the maximum overall profit keeping low overtime cost and inventory cost.

Applied regression analysis to create MPS and linked the desired forecasted demand to MRP worksheet using VLOOKUP.

Developed in-depth knowledge of Work in Progress (WIP), Bill of Materials (BOM), Master Production Schedule (MPS), Material Requirement Planning.

Optimization Project, Fall 2015

Process Improvement: Lead a team of 5 members to achieve 20% transportation cost reductions for Baerlocher India Additives by developing an optimized model of the delivery route

Reducing Metal Finish Defects in a Car Assembly Plant, Winter 2015

Collected data from an automotive industry, applied statistical analysis and proposed process improvement methods to decrease number of defects drastically.

Effectively utilized Minitab software tool for statistical analysis like regression, ANOVA, hypothesis test.

Capstone Project-Conveyer Based Trolley System, Spring 2011

Proposed a new material handling approach by designing and fabricating a new system.

Award won for the best mechanical design at the design conference.

CERTIFICATIONS

Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma

Wayne State University, Detroit MI, August 2015

AutoCAD Certification

Autodesk, Inc, December 2014

CAD/CAM Certification - SolidWorks, Pro-E, Catia V5

Indo German Tool Room(IGTR), India, August 2013

BAJA-SAE Certification - Design Engineer

RGTU - SAE, India, January 2009

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