Engineer Machine
Resume:
MANOJ.K.R
********@***.***
Maryville, TN 37801
Summary Of Skills
Industrial Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer with strong base in Process Engineering, Problem Solving, Trouble shooting of Machines, Process complimented by effective interpersonal skill, organizational ability & ability to communicate in Japanese.
Education
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering June 87
Dept. Of Technical Education, Kerala, India
Work Experience
JTEKT Automotive,Vonore TN Jun 2014 Onwards,
Manufacturing Engineer- Machining & Assembly Line- Hydraulic Power Steering
.Involved in Machining Line relocation,completion of Capability study.
.Launched New Products in Machining Line.
.Replaced the Old Machining Center, with Reconditioned machine and done Capability study for different types of Steering Parts.
.Reduced the changeover time CNC Machining Line, by re designing the Fixtures.
.Process improvement,in line with Production requirement.
.Identifying and Resolving Bottle neck Operation & Methods .
.Identifying the areas for Cycle Time reduction and effective implementation.
.Introduction of new Tooling to reduce Cycle Time, reduce cost / piece .
.Supporting Maintenance in Machine Break downs and Start Ups.
.Creating/ updating Process Sheets, PFMEA .
.Supporting Manufacturing & Kaizen Teams,in problem solving, improvements.
JTEKT Automotive, Ennis TX Dec 2012 –May 2014.
Manufacturing Engineer- Intermediate Shaft Line ( Bolt Yoke Machining Lines
& Intermediate Shaft assembly Line).
Involved in, Machine Installation, ITO, TTO.
Independently Completed the Capability Studies for Bolt Yoke Machining Line, which were not completed during ITO/TTO.
Modified/ Changed, Bolt Yoke Machining line, tooling and completed HVPT trials.
Modified / Improved the Assembly line machines and completed HVPT trials. Reduced the Bolt Yoke Machining Cost – brought down the cost by more than 50%,Which resulted in saving $ 950,000/ year .
Reduction in Bolt Yoke Machining time.
Identifying the problem areas and implementing the counter measure, which resulted in
Improved Bekido(efficiency) & Chokko(rej/scrap reduction) . With continuous improvement process, reduced the Assembly Line Cycle Time, from 39 sec to 34 sec.
Localization of Tooling, Machine Spare parts, which resulted in cost saving as well as Inventory reduction .
Training Team leaders, Resources, to improve the Bekkido, Chokko. Coordination with JTEKT,Japan and JTEKT JAPAN Advisors, on Machine/ Process issues.
Supporting Maintenance in Machine Break downs and Start Ups. Creating/ updating Process Sheets, PFMEA .
Komatsu NTC Ltd, Toyama Japan (Machine Center Division) From Dec1999- Nov 2012.
Industrial Engineer & Service Manager (Overseas Market) Coordination with Engineering Dept & Assembly Dept during Machine Building.
Design Evaluation Of Fixture, tooling s, Process.
Inspection & Testing of Fixtures, during manufacturing. Coordinating & Supervising the Final assembly of various Machine elements& Testing.
Preparing the Machine/ Complete Line for Process Capability Study prior to Customer Inspection.
Coordinating the Run off & Capability study along with Customer. Preparing the Trials Reports, Follow up, Implementing Corrective action. Installing the Machine/ Line at Customer Plant, proving the process and establishing the committed product & process quality. Imparting training to Customer, related to Machine operation, Trouble Shooting techniques, adjustments of machines and adjustments of process parameters.
Providing Pre sales & after Sales Support to Service Centers and to Customers.
Coordinating with Service Engineers and internally, on various service issues.
Organizing and Conducting Training to Service Engineers & Customer's Engineers Preparation of process sheets and Cycle time. Projects Handled In Komatsu NTC Japan:
Sr No Project Details Customer Remarks
1 Valve Body
Machining Line.
Machine:
Horizontal
Machining
Center ( Taper
#40)
Allison
Transmission,
USA
Handled
Independently
the Project.
2 Cylinder Block
(2 Cylinder)
Machining Line.
Machine:
Horizontal
Machining
Centers (Taper
# 40 &# 50)
Tata Motors India Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan
and during
Installation.
3 Cylinder Block ( 4
Cylinder) Finish
Machining.
Machine :Horizon
tal Machining
Centers ( Taper #
50)
Mahindra &
Mahindra
India
Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan
and during
Installation
4 Cylinder Head ( 2
Cylinder) Finish
Machining.
Machine:
Horizontal
Machining
Centers
(Including Valve
Finishing)
Tata Motors India Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan
and during
Installation.
5 Cylinder Head (4
& 6 Cylinder)
Machining Line.
Machine:
Horizontal
Machining
Centers (Taper
#50)
Tata Motors India Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan
and during
Installation.
6 Transmission
Case Machining.
Machine:
Horizontal
Machining
Centers (Taper
#40)
Suzuki
Powertrain India
Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan
and during
Installation.
7 Gear –Pinion
Machine; Vertical
Machining
Center (Taper
#40)
Mino Precision,
Japan (For
Nissan
China)
Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan.
8 Crankshaft-
Centering & Oil
Hole
Drilling.Horizonta
l Machining
Centers ( Taper
#40)
Kia Motors, South
Korea
Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run off at Japan.
9 Clutch Housing &
Gear Box
Machining Line.
Horizontal
Machining
Centers (Taper
#40)
Renault Nissan
India.
Handled
Independently
the Project during
Run Off at Japan
and during
Installation.
10 Differential Case
–Machining Line.
Machine :
Horizontal
Machining
Centers
(Taper#40 & 50 )
Yutaka Japan Handled
Independently
the
Project,during
Run Off and
Installation.
11 Differential Case
– Finish
Machining.
Machine:
Horizontal
Machining
Center (Taper
#40)
Mahindra &
Mahindra India
Handled
Independently
the
Project,during
Run Off and
Installation.
Training Undergone:
Sr No Course Duration Contents
1 Introduction to
Modern Cutting
Tools.
Sandik Asia,
Pune, India.
1 Week
March 1994
Tool Selection
Criteria, Cutting
Parameters
selection,
Introduction
To New
Technologies.
2 Introduction to
TPM
Productivity
Council, Mumbai
India
3 days
May 1995
Introduction to
TPM, 5S
3 Advance Training
In Machine Tools.
Heller GmbH,
Stuttgart
Germany
3 Weeks
September 1996
Operation,
Programming,
Trouble
Shooting of
Horizontal
Machining
Centers.
4 Advance Training
In Machine Tools.
Stama GmbH,
Stuttgart
Germany
2 Weeks
Sept/ Oct 1996
5 Weeks
April/ May 1999
Operation,
Programming,
Trouble
Shooting of
Vertical
Machining
Centers.
Spindle
Assembly,
Testing &
Repairing
5 Advance Training
In Machine Tools.
Nippei Toyama
Corp, Toyama
Japan
3 weeks
April 1998
Operation,
Programming,
Trouble
Shooting of
Horizontal
Machining
Centers, Vertical
Machining
Centers.
6 Advance Training
In Machine Tools.
Muratec, Aichi
Japan
1 Week
May 1998
Training on
Turning Centers
& Mill Turn
Centers.
7 Advance Training
In Machine Tools.
Ikegai
Corporation,
Tokyo Japan
2 Weeks
May 1998
Operation,
Programming,
Trouble
Shooting of
Horizontal
Machining
Centers, Vertical
Machining
Centers, Turning
Centers, Mill Turn
Centers.
8 Introduction to
Self Feeders &
Drill Tap Centers.
Sugino Machine,
Singapore
3 days
May 1998
Operation,
Programming,
Trouble
Shooting of Drill
Tap Centers,
Self-Feeders.
Others:
Have a good working Knowledge in Solid Works,MS Excel, Word etc.
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