Engineering Engineer

Vishnu Mallina

Auburn *****, AL PH: 334-***-**** Email: *******@*********.******.*** LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishnumallina

Master’s Industrial Engineering (Lean manufacturing/Quality/Supply Chain/Project Engineering)

SUMMARY

A professional with strong background in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Interests include Lean Engineering, Quality, Six Sigma, Engineering Economics, Project Engineering and Statistical Analysis. I enjoy working on challenging industrial problems which constantly push my intellectual ability to its limits, to achieve prudent and pragmatic solutions based on lean and analytical approach. Passionate, hardworking and a team player focused on achieving organizational goals. My expertise includes:

-Lean Engineering, JIT, CI

-Time Studies, MTM, Line Balancing

-Statistics & analysis of experiments

-Project Engineering/Management

-Six Sigma, SPC, Quality engineering

-Manufacturing Economics

-Production and capacity planning

-Manufacturing and process control

-Operations research, scheduling

Master’s in Industrial & Systems Engineering (CGPA: 3.33) May 2016

Auburn University – Auburn, AL Minor: Automotive Manufacturing Systems

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (CGPA: 3.1) June 2012

College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University - Chennai, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Data Analysis: Minitab, R, Excel MS Applications: Excel (Macros, VBA), Project, Access Languages: C, VB, Pl/SQL, Oracle(basics)

Design: Pro-E, AutoCAD, ANSYS, AMPL Industrial Systems: WMS, MRP, BOM, Value Stream (VSM) Other: CNC, PLC(basics)

Lean/Six-Sigma: DMAIC, 5S, 4M, Root Cause, 8D, 5 Why, Control charts, DFMA, SIPOC, Gauge R&R, KPI, FMEA, PDCA, CAPA, Kaizen

Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (KPMG Group), Automotive Manufacturing Systems (Auburn University)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Industrial Engineer Intern - Seohan Auto USA, Auburn, AL December 2015 – May 2016

-Developed Production Planning tool using MS Excel VBA to automate scheduling. Proposed plans to reduce inventory level from 1.7 to 1.2 days. Statistical analysis using Minitab to reduce process deviation and improve current sigma level of 4.12.

-Implemented lean principles such as 5S, 4M, line balancing, downtime reduction, inventory auditing and control.

-worked on a project to increase raw material inventory turnover from 2.5 to 4 turns/month.

Continuous Improvement Intern - CMH Tools Ltd, Hyderabad, India May 2011 - August 2011

-Performed time and motion studies measuring OEE and non-value added time during setup and machining operations.

-Collaborated with operators and management to implement 5S, Kanban to reduce downtime by 9% and setup time by 19%.

-Designed and proposed facility layout with manufacturing cells utilizing AutoCAD to optimize workflow.

Associate Engineer (Production) - Blue Ocean Biotech Ltd - Hyderabad, India August 2012 - July 2014

-Studied thermo-chemical process and improved net power cycle efficiency by 1.9% of biomass power plant.

-Analyzed various bio-fuels to determine fuel ratio and saved more than $90,000/yr in overall fuel costs.

-Reduced overall manufacturing costs by implementing continuous improvement and enhanced quality through 5S.

-Modified layout of production facility to reduce material wastage, rework, and reduced re-handling by 30%.

Mechanical Engineer Intern - Gowthami Hydro Electric Company, Shimla, India June 2010 - August 2010

-Understood Hydro Power generation process & power scheduling. Aided Sr. Engineer to improve operations & PLF by 3%.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Tiger motors lab - Auburn University, AL

-Lead a team of 4 to apply Lean Engineering principles like 5S, Kaizen, pull system, cell design, 4M, VSM, MRP, WIP, SMED, mixed model assembly, Takt-time, etc. during production runs with LEGO cars. Improved Takt-time from 115s to 63s.

Design of a smart helmet - Auburn University, AL

-Designed a Smart helmet with alcohol detector linked to startup of a motorcycle. It prevents DUI & dials 911 in emergency.

-Drafted a patent application with USPTO. Developed a prototype, business plan & model for the project valued at $ 650k

Supply chain optimization (case study project) - Auburn University, AL

-Analyzed demand, transportation, suppliers and customers and developed strategies to improve supply chain system.

Harvard business review (HBR case study) - Auburn University, AL

-Performed engineering economic, NPW, risk analysis and generated income & cash flow projections for an acquisition.

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