TINKESH SHANTILAL KOTHARI https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinkeshkothari

Detroit, Michigan, 48201 ac2exy@r.postjobfree.com Phone: +1(682) 597- 4561

EDUCATION

Masters in Industrial Engineering - Statistics - (GPA 3.92) University of Texas at Arlington August 2015 - May 2017

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - (GPA 3.2) University of Mumbai August 2009 - May 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE

Engineering Research Intern Fashion Tech Consortium New York – US Aug 2017- Present

•Research and Analyse Industry 4.0 solutions to improve manufacturing using Data Analysis, IoT and Robotics

•Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes to reduce lead time and improve Quality Control

Six Sigma Process Engineer Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas- US June 2016 – Aug 2016

•Lead a team of 3 to optimize workflow in a Cancer Hospital using Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology

•Analyzed process times of 7 stages in patient visit using Flow Chart and Time Study

•Eliminated non-value-added activities using VSM, Fishbone diagram and problem-solving worksheet

•Reduced waiting time of the patient visit by 10% and increased throughput by 8 patients/month

Lean Manufacturing Engineer Powerlift and Piling Systems Mumbai- India Jan 2014 - May 2015

•Analysed production specification, assembly and fabrication process of 5 piling machinery using APQP

•Designed and Verified Technical drawing and blueprints using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and GD&T references

•Verified Bill of Material (BOM), PFMEA Charts, Process maps and developed CAPA

•Developed standard operating procedure (SOP’s) according to ISO regulations for Manufacturing Process

•Collected data and evaluated Statistical Process Control using MINITAB at critical quality gates

•Documented results of Production Trail Run including MSA, Process Capability, FAI and Control Plan

•Achieved 20% cost reduction in estimated manufacturing cost of one machine and reduced defects by 7%

Graduate Trainee Engineer Powerlift and Piling Systems Mumbai- India May 2013 - Jan 2014

•Analysed assembly area operations and layout in 40,000 sq.ft. facility using Process Mapping in AutoCAD

•Attained 12% increase in productivity by eliminating process waste like material/operator movements, line balancing, standardize work area and workstation layout using 5S and AutoCAD for better material accessibility

•Conducted audits, sampling inspection of raw materials, in-process material and finished goods to reduce scrap

•Developed NCMR’s and performed Pareto Analysis, RCA and validation tests to identify source of defects

•Presented reports on Machine Utilization Parameters, OEE and KPI’s to plant manager

SKILLS

•Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, SQL DBMS, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLC

•Software: Minitab, JMP, R, PLC- Allen Bradley, Access, AutoCAD, Simulation, Excel

•Data Analysis: SQL, Excel Data Analysis- Pivot table, Pivot Charts, Lookup, MACROS

•Quality: 8D, APQP, PFMEA, ISO 13485 & FDA regulations, Design Verification/Validation

•Statistical Analysis: DOE, SPC, MSA/GD&T, Process Capability, Acceptance Sampling

PROJECTS

Process documentation and kaizen on assembly line to reduce operating cost February 2016

•Performed Process documentation and line balancing of assembly line using process maps and time study

•Improved productivity by 9%, by distributing work elements to the operator based on takt time

Quality Assurance - Measurement System Analysis (MSA). May 2015

•Inspected measuring system using Gage R&R to study non-conformance due to operator reproducibility variance

•Achieved 4% reduction in defects using operator training, GD&T instructions and standard operating procedure

Statistical Process Analysis on Vehicle Defects August 2016

•Analysed 5 major defects in a vehicle using customer review, control charts and PFMEA

•Implemented corrective actions and compared control charts of improved process vs old process

Capacity Planning and Optimization using Simulation Modelling June 2016

•Optimized process capacity of medical equipment repair facility to deliver 8000 units/day for 3 product categories

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