NIKHIL SOOD Phone: 519-***-****
Email: *****@********.**
PROFILE
3.5 years of design experience in supervising, project management, designing, quality control of components with CATIA V5, Solid Works & Auto Cad
Experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, operations, planning and scheduling along with proficiency in process improvement while supporting material requirement and supply chain management. Dedicated engineer who exhibits superior communication, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook); demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs quickly
Knowledge of C/C++, Java & production management/scheduling software JDE
Certified in WHSA Ontario and knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Employment Standards
CORE COMPETENCIES
Process improvement Lean Manufacturing
Supply Chain and Logistics Project Management
VSM FMEA
Product development Inventory Management
Cost reduction and avoidance Statistical Process Control Forecasting Six Sigma, 5S
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Quality Inspector Nov 2014 – Till Date
The PIC Group
Reviewing and performing quality checks on the completed RU IP’s and keeping a record on behalf of Chrysler Canada
Visual inspection to check all the quality standards and requirements are met.
Performing quality checks on the supplier parts (E-shifter, HVAC etc) and providing indentation marks on part and bins for production assistance
Sorting & Inventory count the scrap wire harness and provide the feedback Production Process Improvement Engineer May2015 - Aug 2015 Hiram Walker & Sons Limited, Pernod Ricard, Windsor, ON, Canada
Analyze drain and fill line station by station and note any deficiencies; make recommendations for improvements based on observations and data collected
Assess drain and fill flow meter data and process improvements to reduce spirit loss
Analyze the current line shortcomings & issues and increasing line throughput.
Assist the line supervisor/manager in daily production processes and maintaining proper documentation and quality level of the product
Review the incoming and end product, maintain quality records with the use of inspection tools and Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing non-conformances
Drafted Water Treatment Diagram using Microsoft Visio and the Drain & Fill Supervisor Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Applied best practices based on manufacturing and logistics management techniques NIKHIL SOOD
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Senior Engineer Oct 2013-Aug 2014
Infosys Limited, Mysore, India (Client- Mitsubishi)
Interacted with concerned teams to meet the quality requirements and making regular improvements in design process and procedures
Supervised the team of design engineers, managing the project and reviewed their work with proper checklist with the proper application of GD&T
Mentoring/training new team members and MBD review of components and drawing Engineer Feb 2011- Sept 2013
Complete process design, optimization & delivery of product design of parts (for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
Design and modelling of machined frames, sheet metal frames while adhering to the company quality standards using aerospace discipline and analysis
Creating technical, FTA and Evidence Reports of designed components EDUCATION
Master of Engineering (Industrial) Co-op/Internship Sept 2014-Dec 2015 University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) July2007-Jun2011 University College of Engineering,
Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India
ACHIEVEMENTS and AWARDS
Awarded Performance Rating ‘1’ in view of my contributions towards quality of work, project excellence; standing out in the top 10% among peer group
Certified in WHSA Ontario and knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Employment Standards
Certified in Basic Manufacturing Processes Course with Grade A
Certified in Business Plan Development, Time Management, Presentation Skills and Delegating via Harvard Manage Mentor at Infosys
Achieved an overall CGPA of 4.67/5 in the 6 months Industrial training (Software Languages) undergone at Infosys Limited
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Celebration of Nations (University of Windsor) Feb 2015
Volunteered for assisting the organizers and performers during the festival Festival of Lights (International Students Society-ISS) Nov 2014
Assisted the organizers in setting up and helped performers at the time of the function Executive Member Oct 2014- March 2015
At the Lancer Nation Club of University of Windsor and organizing all home openers, playoff games and other related events
Runbhoomi Apr 2008-2010
Achieved first position in Dance Competition and second position in Fashion Show
Worked as an active member of Event Management Committee and Creativity Team REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST