Engineering Engineer

QUALITY ENGINEER

Line Balancing ~ Eight Disciplines (8D) and 5 Whys (5Y’s) ~ Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Statistical Process Control ~ Root Cause Analysis ~ Project Management ~ PPAP ~ APQP

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Performance-focused and methodical professional with hands-on experience in industrial and manufacturing engineering. Adept at analyzing, designing, and optimizing complex processes to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency. Armed with expertise in conceptualizing and establishing strategic initiatives toward the attainment of set-forth objectives. Equipped with solid communication and interpersonal skills essential in cultivating and maintaining positive working relationship with all levels of professionals. Multilingual in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tulu.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, 2017 GPA: 3.6 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, 2014 GPA: 3.5 University of Pune, Pune, MH, IN

Six-Sigma Green Belt, 2016 KPMG, Pune, MH, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Student Assistant, Metrology Laboratory 2016–2017

Created a jig to efficiently transfer FaroArm (CMM) laser gun that prevented blurred images for in-depth quality analysis

Datar Engineering Limited, Pune, MH, India

Manufacturing Engineer Intern 2013–2014

Demonstrated technical skills in developing vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) in SOLIDWORKS ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 tons

Evaluated the downtime of packaging of parts for shipment and conceptualized standard work combination sheets based on time studies

Career Highlights

Generated cost savings by formulating a newly designed process plan for the assembly of vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC)

Minimized fatigue experienced by workers by formulating and establishing standard operating procedures for the shop floor

Decreased scrap by $1,300 through execution of 5S and Kaizen in operations and assembly

Conducted root cause analysis which reduced dimensional defects in mainframe of conveyors, from 10.93% to 3.03%

Vanaz Engineers Limited, Pune, MH, IN

Engineering Intern 2011–2011

Provided assistance in the execution of Lean principles including Kanban and root cause analysis for the assembly lines of Vanfog machines and supermarket pull system for the assembly lines of non-return valves, safety relief valves, line valves, and high-pressure gas cylinder valves

Career Highlights

Took part in minimizing defective products of the pressure die casting by recommending corrective actions, which involved implementation of PFMEA

Worked as part of the Quality Assurance (QA) Department, in charge of process control by tracking SPC software, applied design of experiments (DOE), and Pareto charts

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Project Name: Simulation of library model, Jan 2016–May 2016

Role: Team member

Main Function/Objective: Elimination of bottleneck caused at the printing stations

Utilized discrete event simulation (ProModel) in identifying the utilization of various locations in the library

Ensured proper utilization of resources which reduced the queuing formed in printing stations

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Project Name: Design of Experiments and Regression Analysis of Catapult, May 2016–Aug 2016

Role: Team member

Main Function/Objective: Identification of maximum distance travelled by the projectile (tennis ball)

Developed a five-factorial design of catapult in order to determine the maximum distance traveled by the projectile

Identified the nuisance factors which helped reduce the noise in system.

Analyzed the output of experiment using ANOVA method to find the significant factors

Project Name: Design of stresses experiments induced while playing X-box, Aug 2016-Dec 2016

Role: Team member

Main Function/Objective: Determination of the optimum seating position while playing X-box

Identified MVC and %MVC by reviewing the EMG readings in MS Excel through RMS method

Drove efforts in comparing three various seating postures for diverse experience levels while defining optimum position in Minitab

University of Pune, Pune, MH, IN

Project Name: Development and fabrication of chain operated scissor lift, Jan 2014–May 2014

Role: Team member

Main Function/Objective: To efficiently raise and lower load as compared to hydraulic lift

Used AutoCAD in designing a one-sided chain which acted as a shaft when the lift was raised and chain when lowered

Maintained active involvement in fabricating the scissor lift which was more efficient than the conventional scissor lift by 17%

ACTIVITIES

Operations Manager, May 2008–June 2014

Managed the procurement of raw materials and alcoholic beverages from vendors for two regional restaurants: Angan and Mayur

Provided leadership to a team of 20, ensuring proper cooking procedures were followed

Developed a feedback form and ensured maximum voted errors were corrected to determine performance quality and improve overall quality standards

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

ProModel Minitab SOLIDWORKS AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Microsoft Suite VBA

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