Engineer Continuous Improvement

BABU MYLSWAMY

**** ********* ***, *** # **, Kalamazoo, MI-49006

Phone: 269-***-****, Email: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To seek a full time position in the field of manufacturing that would enhance my skills and contribute towards the growth of the organization.

SUMMARY:

Design, develop and continuously improving manufacturing and assembly process using lean manufacturing and Total Quality Management techniques. Hands on experience in conducting kaizen, training employees on 5s, SPC and problem solving through root cause analysis. Reduced lead time by 6 hours in total truck build using VSM, process planning, standardization and kaizen. Saved over $90,000/yr through lead time reduction, scrap/ rework reduction from brake press, Machine shop and weld assemblies using process control, poka yoke and standard welding sequence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER/CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: GETMAN CORPORATION, Bangor, MI (JUL 2012 – PRESENT)

Responsibilities:

Developing manufacturing and labor standards for new parts through time motion studies.

As a part of APQP, working with cross functional team to launch new products and assisting in pilot set up program and facilitates manufacturing group for mass production.

Developed kaizaned work stations for the manufacturing using lean manufacturing principles such as 5s, ergonomics and layout design

Responsible for conducting periodic kaizen events, 5s and safety audits.

Developing and documenting weld sequence and process work instructions for critical components.

Raising ECR’s in timely manner for better manufacturing process which reduces scrap, rework and lead time.

Responsible for making buy vs make decisions.

As a part of continuous improvement, emphasized the purpose of 5s concepts among associates.

Lead in solving ongoing issues by implementing interim corrective actions and permanent corrective actions in the fabrication as well as in the assembly.

Eliminated bottlenecks in the assembly lines, reduced lead time and material handling cost based on Takt-Time, working sequence, standard in- process stock, line balancing and routings.

Efficiently utilized the knowledge of product design, materials, parts and production equipment capabilities ensuring cost reduction.

Assisted in launching a full sized manufacturing facility in Kalamazoo in terms of layouts, machines, tools and manpower capabilities.

MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONTROL GETMAN CORPORATION, Bangor, MI (MAY 2011- JUN 2012)

Performed quality checks at the brake press, machine shop, saw, weld and blast to verify that the correct material was used and the parts are within the tolerance stated on the drawings.

Developed check lists for major assemblies to assure the quality of products are to Getman Quality Standards.

Analyzed the occurrence of variance in dimensions of certain Getman parts and made recommendations to design engineers to set the tolerances.

Timely meeting with Suppliers to determine product specifications and evaluation of products as per the quality standards on the supplier parts.

Developed corrective action reports (CAR) and carried out Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Effect Diagram to find out the actual reasons for the defect of the product.

Hands on experience in 5-WHY analysis and Mistake Proofing (poka-yoke) to eliminate further reoccurrence of the defect.

Very familiar with the GD&T concepts.

PRODUCTION ENGINEER: ALFIN INDUSTRIES, Coimbatore, India. (May05- JUN07)

Planned and scheduled employees and parts for daily production.

Developed production and process plans for different types of anodizing.

Developed product quality plans and specifications.

Managed inventory and procured all supplies for anodizing operations.

Used BLOCPLAN as layout analysis tools to integrate actual AutoCAD facilities drawings and material flow paths with production and material handling data and for correct utilization of workspace for maximum efficiency.

Maintained MSDS and all other safety related documents.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Western Michigan University 2008-2010

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tamilnadu college of Engineering, India 2002-2006

Projects:

A continuous improvement project titled Setup of Gast Mfg. Vacuum System for Production for Gast Mfg Inc to design a new facility layout for a new product assembly line using Value stream Mapping.

Advanced Simulation and Modelling (Walgreens) analysis project titled Scheduling and Optimization of a pharmacy for Walgreens using Pro-Modelling.

A financial approach for project selection using Capital Budgeting and Cost Analysis Techniques.

An operations and research analysis project titled Scheduling of employees in an anodizing plant for Alfin industries to reduce labor cost and to meet daily demand using Lindo software.

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