SHIVA SUDHAN RAMTHILAK
******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-sudhan-ramthilak-111195a6 4500 Cass Avenue #730, Detroit, MI – 48201. Mob.: 313-***-**** EDUCATION
Wayne State University, College of Engineering, Detroit, MI. May 2016
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering. GPA: 3.81 Anna University, College of Engineering, Chennai, India. May 2014
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. GPA: 3.0 EXPERIENCE
Continental Automotive Systems, Auburn Hills, MI. Quality Management Analyst (Intern) Jun. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Quality Management function in Powertrain – Engine Systems – Americas for customers: Ford, GM, Chrysler.
Developed scorecards used for customer quality performance.
Analyzed records of Field & 0-Mileage (PPM) to achieve quality target & assist closure of quality issues.
Extensively used pivot tables & Excel Macros to improve efficiency of reporting processes.
Moderator for quality improvement initiatives for software release reviews.
Organized & maintained Quality Council Share point.
Facilitated requirement planning and change management through PTC-Integrity client (MKS).
Identified high severity issues and triggered management to initiate continuous improvement actions.
Generated warranty performance metrics (IPTV, IpB) using vehicle incident information (C/1000, R/1000) from supplier portals (Covisint, GM Supply Power).
Tracked project status using Continental’s ePSR (Electronic Project Status Reporting) tool.
Monitored 8D status and followed up corrective actions. IGP Engineers Private Ltd., Chennai, India. Project Trainee Jan. 2014 – Apr. 2014
Designed and implemented a quick acting automation mechanism for a gasket marking machine.
Achieved improvement in marking efficiency.
Documented multi-media report in MS Word featuring a C-G model created with Pro-E
Fabricated a prototype for marking gaskets with the improved mechanism.
Review DFMEA with the Design Engineers to ensure failure modes are captured for all components of the prototype.
Steered Quality Improvement practices and standardized work procedures in the manufacturing premise. Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad, India. Trainee Jan. 2013
Learned to calibrate Vernier measuring instruments.
Determined material properties using UTM, impact testing (Izod, Charpy) and hardness testing equipment. ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Sustainability in Supply Chain Management Dec. 2015
Performed an elaborate study to document approaches towards a “Green Supply Chain”. Analyzed existing practices by Supply chain pioneers to conclude regarding best practices in order to maintain supply chain profit without sacrificing sustainability.
Course project in Reliability Estimation Dec. 2015
Carried out a parametric distribution analysis on Lognormal & Weibull samples to obtain properties of the distribution tested.
A Quality Management Approach to engineer product launch Apr. 2015
Voice of Customer Analysis –Developed metrics for measuring Customer Satisfaction for perceived quality for a laptop. Effectively gathered information using focus groups to assist in Quality Function Deployment. Presented & reported findings with supporting documents: House of Quality, FMEA and DVP & R. Facility location optimization Dec. 2014
Formulated and solved a mathematical model to help decide optimal facility location for a Canadian furniture retailer using Excel Solver along with a team of four students. Design & fabrication of a Stirling Engine Apr. 2013
Developed a prototype of Stirling Engine along with a team of 2 peers and presented & reported findings. Achieved an operating efficiency of 33%.
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Professional certifications: Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Jul. 2015
Statistical methods: Hypothesis testing, Regression analysis, ANOVA testing, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability, Reliability Estimation/Failure Analysis, Design of Experiments.
Quality tools: DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why’s, Fishbone diagram), 8D problem solving, DV P&R, PPAP, APQP.
Software skills: Minitab, Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, Power point, Access), Microsoft Share point, AutoCAD, Pro-E, Ansys, QM-Solver, Logical decisions, Precision Tree, PTC Integrity (MKS), SAP, SAS.