Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
Amit Joshi
******@*****.*** ● 610-***-**** ● ** Hudson Ct., Jersey City, NJ 07305
Profile: Engineer
Talented Engineer with over a decade of experience in driving the product lifecycle from initial design through manufacturing. Demonstrated track record of success in enhancing production line efficiency by more than 40%. Recognized for exceptional ability to modify existing products, delivering significant improvement in product quality. Outstanding ability in analyzing business needs and implementing effective solutions.
Areas of Expertise:
Operation Analysis – Process Improvement – Plant & Facility Layout – Six Sigma Tools – Staff Leadership – Lean Manufacturing – Machine Design and CAD – Time & Motion Study – Line Balancing – Cycle-Time Reduction – Product Line Management – ERP Implementations – Procurement – Warehouse Optimization – Productivity Improvement - SAP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nebula Consulting – Philadelphia, PA
Engineering Consultant / Business Analyst 2008 to Present
A consulting company focused in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology industries.
A consulting company focused in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology industries.
Selected to analyze business needs and implement strategies for clients to meet all goals. Performed business process reengineering, lean implementation, and ERP while driving improvements in productivity and quality assurance and reducing overall costs. Utilized various lean techniques, including value-stream mapping, workplace redesign, 5S, tool redesign, waste reduction, line-balancing, and motion studies. Ensured adherence to standards and quality by leveraging statistical process control and failure tests techniques. Optimized space requirements by performing facility and work layouts.
• Streamlined key logistic process within sales, purchase inventory, and warehouse management by providing ERP services utilizing SAP.
• Performed extensive needs gathering by interviews, observation, time and motion studies in order to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Analyzed findings and develop new Lean procedures to reduce downtimes and improve operator comfort. Used various tools such as work flow design and value stream mapping
• Conducted extensive user training to implement lean design.
• Documented process parameters and assembly documents.
• Provided consultation and recommendations on various bottom line cost saving projects such as efficient scrap recovery, equipment and machinery upgrades, raw material alternatives.
First Quality Corp. – King of Prussia, PA
Manufacturing Engineer 2006 to 2008
Manufacturer of adult incontinent and hygiene products.
Hired to manage productivity and efficiency of 4 adult incontinent product lines. Created comprehensive audit process documents and other operational documentation. Enhanced staff performance and improved troubleshooting skills by providing training to operators and mechanics.
Delivered 30% - 40% improvement in production line efficiency.
Led the full lifecycle transition of WetJet product from engineering to production.
Reduced downtime 25% through redesign of various machine components using lean principles.
NWL Capacitors Corp. – Snow Hill, NC
Manufacturing Engineer 2004 to 2006
A capacitor manufacturer.
Researched and procured new facility equipment such as workstations, storage, and material handling equipment.
Assisted in all aspects of product development, including implementation of assembly procedures and tooling for new product rollout. Delivered improvements of product assembly through design of new Jigs and Fixtures. Completed modification of various equipment and machines. Documented new and existing process specifications as part of ISO 9000 documentation procedure.
Led the design, development, and implementation of plant layout for new and existing facility, including performing extensive workflow study, needs analysis, department proximity, equipment, and machinery accommodation.
Realized 50% reduction of end-of-the-line faults through implementation of in-line non-destructive testing procedure to detect weld leaks.
Increased production 40% by performing line balancing through use of time and motion study to streamline production of high volume epoxy parts.
Reduced change over time 70% by modifying existing epoxy potting molds, improving product quality, and extending mold life.
Delivered improvements in drawn can seaming process through development of new can sealing and closing techniques, operating training, procurement of new machines, and documenting process guide.
Improved productivity and quality through re-engineering and re-design of various capacitor components.
Draka Elevator Products Corp. – Rocky Mount, NC
Industrial Engineer 2002 to 2004
A manufacturer of electrical cable.
Partnered with engineering in development of new products, including leading all phases of the lifecycle from design through implementation. Authored comprehensive technical operating procedures and manuals for various manufacturing processes.
Delivered 90% increase in productivity through analysis of compensating cable jacketing process.
Reduced setup time 30% through the improvement of setup procedures by performing time and motion studies on cabling process and recommended solutions.
Led 60% reduction in faults through re-evaluation of fault detection procedures at component work cell.
Increased productivity through redesign of wiper block for horizontal printer used for wire printing and revising printing procedures.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner, Aum Realty Group, Jersey City, NJ 2009-Present
Mechanical Engineer, Associated Cables, LTD., Mumbai 1999-2000
Project Intern, R.G. Keswani Industries, LTD., Mumbai 1998-1999
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
Clemson University – Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical
Mumbai University – Mumbai, India
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