PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient usage of engineering design software tools, mechanical analysis and optimization.

Hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD, CATIA V5, ANSYS, Siemens Jack and e-Tools

Designed and fabricated a cart prototype using the Conceptualization of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

Knowledge on Human Factors, Vehicle Ergonomics and Supply Chain Management with conceptualizing, designing and benchmarking with respect to ergonomics standards

Identified and evaluated the major ergonomic risks involved in the tasks performed by workers at animal shelter using 3D Digital Human Modeling/ Simulation by Siemens – Jack

Knowledge on Process Improvement using 5s, Lean and Kaizen, MODAPTS and Quality Control techniques

Familiar with Manufacturing Process Flow, Corrective Action Planning and Root Cause Analysis

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

CATIA V5

EXCEL

Minitab

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Solidworks

MS-Office suite

Six Sigma

Hypermesh

Siemens Jack

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Ciber Global, MI, USA on site Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI Dec 2016-July2017

Master Section Analyst, Functional Led Appearance Team

Created Master Sections for Body Exterior and Interior Components from 3D surfaces.

Co-ordinated with Design Studio and Engineering departments to validate issues in the design

Identified and analyzed the feasibility issues in Master sections using tool Team Center and CATIA V5.

Applied GD&T principles and identified the issues where the Engineering design is beyond the tolerance limits from studio design.

Drive issue resolution for quality milestone events by supporting root cause analyses & 5D plans.

Pulled the buck file into VISMOKUP to asses/ package buck.

Prepared decision matrix and proposed new solutions to the team.

Conducted detailed analysis of Master sections with Exterior departments to study integration of the different components and their packaging

Spearheaded design meetings with all integration managers, Program management engineers, design studio and CAD supervisor.

Conducting root cause analysis and drafting APQP (FMEA, PPAP), DVP&R documents.

Created formal training documents for new hires into the team.

Euroflex India Pvt Ltd- Industrial Engineer Jan2014-Dec2014

Conducted time study; identified and eliminated bottleneck of 5 work stations using value stream mapping

Used plant simulation toolkit for forklift route optimization.

Analyzed the impact & determined the additional man power requirement when the new process added to the existing process through data analysis and Microsoft excel

Implemented Kaizen, 5S and Kanban for Batch Manufacturing Order to improve the productivity and overall equipment efficiency

Responsible for the performing the Root cause analysis of the issues on the production line with the cross function team and address and follow up for the implementation of permanent and temporary solutions.

Hands on experience with problem solving and analytical skills, including experience preparing problem solving documents for Metal Stamping such as 8Ds, Fishbones, 5Y’s, poka-yoke to solve the issues in-house and Provide preventive and Corrective actions to customer complaints.

Utilized tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Flow, GD&T, ACAD, Lean Manufacturing, and Project Management to secure robust interactions between product design and manufacturing solutions

Verified the layout of plant with blueprint available using CAD. Reported the need for new equipment in the facility to improve the productivity by 4%

Developed material flow system and process map to ensure continues improvement gains and sustainability.

Implemented Quality and Lean tools, PPAP, CAPA, effectively to make sure the defect rate is at a minimum and manufacturing time is decreased by 2.5 hours per batch

Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training documents to establish standard work and develop initial documents for new processes and systems

Performed daily responsibilities with limited supervision.

Prepared the presentation on the rolls in identifying the possible areas for improvement and labor allocation to maintain the same throughput even after adding new process to the existing test.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn May 2017

Bachelors of Engineering in Automobile Engineering, Osmania University May 2015

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Human Factor evaluation of controls and displays of BMW333i

Conducted human factor evaluation of controls and display on driver’s door, steering column and instrumental panel and suggested suitable ergonomic improvements

Compared the luminosity of the controls of three different automobiles during day and night and determined best ergonomics package

Evaluated driver package dimensions with respect to driver anthropometric data packaging tools and SAE guidelines

Generated DVP&R using FMEA data

Driver Package Evaluation on BMW333i

Measured important driver package dimensions (H17,H11,L11,L53,H30,W7,W9,W20,W3,TL1,TL23,PL1 and PW7)

Evaluated the dimensions with respect to driver anthropometric data specified by SAE guidelines

Recorded driver seating positions and head clearances and evaluated driver package by measuring subjective judgments of drivers on interior package consideration

Benchmarked the existing vehicle with the other vehicles in the market and provided suggestions for improvement of driver package.

Applied lean six sigma techniques-Star Bucks

Reduced the waiting time in Start Bucks at peak hours

Redesigned and developed layout for flow of costumers

Developed a value stream mapping using tools such as SIPOC, Project charter, causes and effect diagram

Reduced Average Time by Implementing Lean and Six sigma concepts - assessment according to the ergonomic standards NIOSH lifting guidelines, Trustmark and OSHA standards

Ergonomic Risk Analysis on people working at animal shelter – Annual Ergonomic Design Competition

Identified and evaluated the major ergonomic risks involved in the tasks performed by workers at animal shelter using 3D Digital Human Modeling/ Simulation by Siemens – Jack

Selected each assessment tool according to the body region affected: Moore Strain index

Simulated the process in Jack by adding the real life conditions, and conducted analysis of several ergonomic aspects like RULA and REBA

Identified and resolved ergonomic issues during the physical builds and lead identification

SAE BAJA 2014

Designed and fabricated a Cart prototype using the Conceptualization of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

Guided and coordinated the design of roll cage of the vehicle.

Lead the team in designing the driver’s cockpit using the anthropometric data

Selection of methods and materials to fabricate the car.

Prepared Bill of Materials (BOM) for the manufacturing process

Related Course Work:

oProject Management and Control – Resource Planning, Project Planning, RFP, Cost – Budget, Project scheduling, CPM, PERT, Project Planning and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

oVehicle Ergonomics -Overview of Drive Characteristics, Limitations and Capabilities, Human Variability and Driver Demographics, Driver Performance Measurement, Drive Sensory Capabilities, Driver Anthropometry.

oSupply Chain Management – Sales& Operations Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Transportation, BOM, MRP

oProduction Operation Management – Inventory Control, Planning and Scheduling, Forecasting, BOM, MRP

oTotal Quality Management – Six Sigma, SPC charts, DFMEA, PFMEA, Continuous Improvement, AHP, DFSS, DMAIC, APQP, PPAP, VDA, FMEA

oHuman Factors and Ergonomics – Anthropometry & Biomechanics, Work Station Design,, Heuristic evaluation, NIOSH guidelines, Jack simulation

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