ARUN VIJAYABALAN

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Knoxville, Tennessee37919.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 2015April 2017.

(GPA 3.55)

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India 20102014.

(GPA 3.52)

EXPERIENCE:

Lean & Process Improvement Consultant January 2015Currently

Centre for Advanced Systems Research and Education (CASRE)

Developed a risk mitigation framework for low frequency events involving mobile entities which is my thesis in my Masters

degree. Implemented the framework in Alcoa, Tennessee and in Y12, Tennessee

Designed a new Risk Prioritization Number to be used for low frequency events

3 years of handson experience in consulting projects related to Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Statistical Data

Analysis

Engineering Intern January 2016May 2016.

Xtreme Tower Products, Maryville, TN.

Worked on design modification of boat towers for upgraded and remodelled boats using AutoCad 3D and Solidworks

software

Created work instructions for the processes in the plant

Implemented a standard labelling procedure for all the towers

Developed a Tower matrix based on customers to sort out each product

Project Supervisor June 2016July 2016.

Regis Corporation, Chattanooga, TN.

Advised a team of 4 to identify the threshold value for quality audit. We studied the process and the available data and

proposed a solution that a sample size of 1.5% will be representative enough with little impact on the Quality Accuracy

Proposed solution reduced the cost for quality audit by 39.2%

Project Supervisor June 2016July 2016.

Midlab Corporation, Athens, TN.

Supervised a team of 4 to perform plant expansion. We created a high level process map, performed time studies and

recommended a new plant layout which reduced the cycle time by 12%

I created a Value Stream Map and performed the time studies for the production process

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Engineering Intern July 2015August 2015.

Johnson Matthey, Sevierville, TN

Managed a group of 6 students from Brazil, China and Mexico and worked on improving production capacity. I worked on

VSM and A3. We increased the production capacity by 26% and reduced manual work by 19.8%

Directed a team of 5 students from Brazil, China and Mexico and I worked on 5s and sustainability method. We achieved

18% reduction in lead time and implemented sustainability in quality lab

Graduate Trainee May 2014December 2014. Valeo India.

Chennai, India.

Designed the sub assembly for Y9T and YR9 clutch set assembly

Performed FMEA on the production process for each workstation

Performed quality test to check for the specifications for both disc and cover assembly

Studied and analysed the results to provide recommendations for customers to incorporate design changes

Engineering Intern September 2013December 2013.

Rane Engine Valve Limited Chennai, India.

Emphasised the idea of using snap gauges in quality check to reduce variation in grooving process.

CORE STRENGTH/TECHNICAL SKILLS :

AUTOCAD ANSYS VALUE STREAM MAP CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

SAS ANYLOGIC PROCESS SIMULATOR DATA ANALYSIS

5S KAIZEN RSTUDIO PROCESS FLOW OPTIMIZATION

PROE MATLAB ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS PROCESS SIMULATION

CREO SIX SIGMA LEAN & RELIABILITY MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE & VISIO

KANBAN LINDO ARENA QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT

ERP GAMS SAP PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

PROJECTS:

1. Logistics Network Design & Distribution Plan Optimization

Analyzed the network design and distribution decisions of company in introducing its product in a new metropolitan city.

2. Modelling and Implementing a Risk Mitigation Framework in Alcoa

I developed a risk mitigation methodology which we implemented in Alcoa. It was proved that using this methodology we found 10%

more risk causing events within two weeks of implementation.

3. Designing a Safety System inside Y12

The risk mitigation methodology which I developed was applied to nuclear environment with a few changes. The project proved the

versatility of the methodology and its application.

4. Project Eric

Utilized assistive technology to remove communication barriers in the public transportation systems for passengers with disabilities. I

worked on surveys and surveyed people on buses to identify barriers.

5. Activation Area Process Flow Optimization in Johnson Matthey

The project is to use lean tools in the chemical industry to increase the production allied with the increase of capacity. We increased

the production by 26% from previous months production.

6. Optimization of Product Sample Analysis in Johnson Matthey

The project is to apply lean tools in the quality lab. We achieved a reduction in lead time of 18%, also we brought in sustainability

proposing a new template for recording values.

7. Design and Fabrication of Portable Brick Manufacturing Machine

A semiautomatic brick manufacturing machine was designed and fabricated to make bricks at a reduced cost. I designed the machine

in ProE and fabricated the actuator mechanism for the machine.

8. Slotter Attachment in Lathe

The project dealt with an attachment of a slider crank mechanism to the lathe machine which could be used to make slots and

keyways which is same as a real slotter machine. I designed the slider crank mechanism to be used in the attachment.

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