Project Mechanical Engineering

Jimit Patel

**** ************ ****., ***. ***, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

www.linkedin.com/in/jimitpatel1 ******@*****.*** 313-***-**** OBJECTIVE

Seeking opportunities in the field of Manufacturing / Process Improvement / Quality Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Project Management.

Available: Summer ’17 – Internship (full time), August 2017 – Full time regular. CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Implementation Time Studies Project Management

SPC Tools Continuous Improvement Materials Management

Six Sigma methodology Problem Solving Tools Cost Reduction & Avoidance EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Expected 08/2017 Specialization: Lean Operations Management GPA: 3.63 Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 05/2014 Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India GPA: 3.0 Thermal Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 08/2013 Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA Grade: A Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 06/2011 Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India GPA: 4.0 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Constellium Automotive, USA, LLC, Van Buren Township, MI, USA Lean/EHS Intern 01/2017 – Present

Analyze plant operations, flows and process, to identify areas of waste, inefficiency and negative performance trends, and devise appropriate solutions.

Monitor KPI and gathered data to identify improvement opportunity.

Lead TPM, 5S, SMED and HIRARC Workshops.

Train operators in lean problem solving tools, conduct audits for proper use of Lean tools and safety standards.

Assist management with the launch of the new Lean Training Center, and creation of training programs.

Collect/analyze and assess trend data to identify issues and opportunities in the EHS arena.

Implement the EHS 8D Board.

Jimit Patel Resume, Page 1 / 2

Dresser-Rand India Pvt. Ltd. (A Siemens Business), Ahmedabad, India Project Engineer 10/2015 – 12/2015

Graduate Engineer Trainee – Project Execution Department 10/2014 – 09/2015

Successfully executed assigned projects in budgeted cost and also maintained 100% on time delivery/shipment record of company with agreed scope of supply and quality.

Direct project portfolios from $5M to $7M. For assigned projects – realized an overall savings of

$136,000 through effective VA & VE analysis and also generated an extra revenue of $406,000 through change orders.

Prepared project schedules and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with the desired results.

Received appreciation from management for an excellent project documentation management.

Mitigated risk factors by identifying risks in advance and preparing mitigation plans.

Effectively coordinated with the multiple agencies simultaneously for on time completion of the projects in terms of vendors, clients, and interdepartmental personals.

Maintained consistent score of 90% or greater on customer satisfaction. PROJECT DETAILS

Six Sigma Project, FCA Mack Engine Plant, Detroit, MI, USA 08/2016

Applied DMAIC methodology to reduce Roller-Finger Follower Scrap, resulting in annual savings of $25,000.

Optimization Project, Spectrum Dyes and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Surat, India 05/2016

Built and solved the Excel solver model for the optimization of the Filter-Press problems, helped company save $109,211.

Six Sigma Project, Dresser-Rand India Pvt. Ltd. (A Siemens Business), Ahmedabad, India 12/2015

Applied DMAIC methodology to reduce Document Management & Control Cycle Time by 50%. Lean Project, Detroit Bikes, Detroit, MI, USA 12/2016

Used PDCA to reduce the cycle time of powder coating process from 600 seconds to 456 seconds per bike.

Simulation Project, Ford Van Dyke Transmission, Sterling Heights, MI, USA 12/2016

Built and run model in Arena Simulation and use collected data to identify, simulate opportunities, and impacts to increase the capacity of producing Trans Parts from 3400 to 5400 parts per day. CERTIFICATION & SKILLS

Certification: Six Sigma Green Belt

Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Minitab, Arena Simulation, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio Soft Skills: Leadership, Adaptability, Multitasking, Teamwork, Management, Communication Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

ACTIVITIES

Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers 03/2016 – Present Student Leader (member), United Nations Association – USA 03/2016 – Present Jimit Patel Resume, Page 2 / 2

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