Continuous Improvement Engineer

DARSHAN DEEPAK OLKAR

*** ***** ******* ***, ***. 103, Kalamazoo, MI-49006 269-***-**** *******.********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan-olkar-cssgb-681417111/

OBJECTIVE

Actively seeking a Full-Time position in an organization specializing in production engineering, manufacturing technology, process optimization, operations research, quality assurance and engineering management.

EDUCATION

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (December 2017)

Master’s in Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering ….GPA 3.10/4

UNIVERSITY OF PUNE (July 2014)

Bachelor’s in Production Engineering .…GPA 3.56/4

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Continuous Improvement Intern – Mann Hummel – Portage, MI, USA (March 2018 to June 2018)

• On-Going Work - Working on reducing the time gap between 1st Part Production and the 1st Part Quality Inspection by implementing a centralized rack system. This will result in scrap reduction which will result in financial savings.

• Process Optimization by implementing Continuous Improvement Tools as well as conducting Time and Motion Studies resulting in scrap reduction by 60% and an annual savings of $80,000.

• Documentation and Creating Standard Operating Procedure for assembly line leading to reduction in lead time and high productivity.

2. Process Engineering Intern - Elkay Manufacturing - Chicago, IL, USA (May 2017 to November 2017)

• Successful process optimization by developing production standards for Hydraulics and Grinding departments by research & development and updation of manufacturing processes as well as labor utilization.

• Developing production procedures and documents for upcoming phases of the Outdoor Fountain project.

• Analysis of Production Operations, Sequencing & Routings.

• Facility layout changeover to eliminate Non-Value-Added Activities.

3. Student Supervisor – Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI, USA (September 2015 to December 2017)

• Responsible for leading a team of 30 employees to run a dining unit at Western Michigan University capable of accommodating 450-500 students at a time.

• Safety observations and implementation to reduce number of injuries to student employees.

• Capable of leading a team of 30 employees at a time under challenging and stressful circumstances.

4. Production Engineer – SKF Bearings India Ltd. - Pune, INDIA (December 2013 to June 2014)

• Determined minimum stock level of critical tooling parts to reduce machine downtime and achieve maximum machine utilization. Successfully reduced the machine downtime by 40% and increasing machine efficiency 65% to 80% furthermore resulting in financial savings up to $2,500 per machine.

• Regular auditing of production line for maximum efficiency and ensuring and regulation of labor safety.

• Implementation of Kaizen, Kanban & Poka-Yoke in various projects to ensure maximum resource utilization.

5. Production Engineering Intern – VANAZ Engineers Ltd. - Pune, INDIA (June 2012 to December 2012)

• Successfully coordinated the launch of a new product including initial testing and evaluation.

• Standardized the assembly methods for Gas kit assembly to reduce overall assembly time of the production

equipment. Successfully increased the hourly production of the assembly line by 30%.

• Implementation of Kaizen & 5S in the manufacturing processes as well as in the machine shop for continuous improvement.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Determination of Minimum Stock Level of Critical Tooling Parts.

Detailed study of each tooling part utilization and calculating the criticality of each spare by using sequencing thus reducing the machine downtime.

2. Green Flow Channel.

Eliminating product leakages throughout the channel and minimizing the rejection rate by use of pneumatic gates and proximity sensors and other control systems.

3. Designing Procedure & Implementation of a Casting Die for a New Product.

Detailed study of entire manufacturing of a cold chamber die casting right from design to initial stage testing. Standard

Operating Procedure for assemblies of 2 products.

4. Implementation of SMED to Reduce Die Changeover Time.

Overall Effectiveness of Equipment enhancement thus increasing machine readiness. SMED trolley design reducing travelling time and tool acquiring time. Successfully reduced the die changeover time by 45%.

CERTIFICATIONS

1. CATIA V5 January 2015 (MITSkills, Pune, INDIA)

2. SIX SIGMA Green Belt November 2015 (IIE, United States)

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY & SKILLS

• AutoCAD • ProModel • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) • Process Improvement

• Microsoft OFFICE • SketchUp • Continuous Improvement • Kaizen, 5S. Poka-Yoke

• Solidworks • MiniTab • Rapid Continuous Improvement • Lean Manufacturing

• Photoshop/Lightroom • GD&T • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) • AutoDesk Inventor

• PFMEA • CAPA • Value Stream Mapping • SPC

NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Professional Photographer for 5 years including wedding photography, photoshoot for high profile events, race events (Volkswagen Motorsports), travel photography as well as freelancing.

• Responsible for effective communication for client management, equipment maintenance, on time project delivery.

• Organizing events for schools, colleges and corporate outings in India.

• Included responsibilities for planning the schedule for the entire event, taking in to account every minute detail to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

• Certification in Rock Climbing & Bouldering from Western Michigan University since Fall 2016.

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