Venkataraman Govindharajan

**** ******* *****, *** ***, Toledo, OH 43606

Cell: +1-419-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/venkataraman-govindharajan aczcmt@r.postjobfree.com Objective:

Passionate and driven mechanical engineer with prior industrial experience seeking a full time position in design and manufacturing fields EDUCATION:

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering May 2017 University of Toledo, Ohio GPA: 3.63

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering May 2015 B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, India GPA: 3.10 Professional Summary:

Worked on my family business for 2+ years to improve the manufacturing technology used, analyzed the current market scenario and changed the marketing strategy accordingly. VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS: Apr 2013- May 2015

RIVER INSULATIONS Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Collected data and analyzed current marketing strategy for EPS (Expandable Polystyrene Foam)

Implemented new material handling methods by using conveyors and trolleys to reduce the cycle time

Handled supply chain management sector to have a free flow of materials in and out of the company

Worked with PTC Creo 2.0 to create a model and assembling of different products manufactured.

Restructured plant layouts and machinery to obtain the maximum utilization from it

Coordinated with customers to deliver the goods on time by using shortest processing time

Executed 5S on the shop floor to get the maximum output of the line and minimize processing time CO-OP EXPERIENCE:

ELGI EQUIPMENTS Ltd., Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Nov 2015 – Mar 2016

Studied and recorded the data for the electric motor plant used by ELGI ultra for grinders and mixers.

Reviewed the existing design of motor plant assembly line to reduce the TAKT time by inducing new methods

Performed time study and motion study analysis for the motor line used in ELGI ultra.

Worked with the design team to analyze the data obtained to implement it on the motor plant which is being developed for compressors.

Established documents like FMEA and PFC to avoid the extra time occurring on the existing assembly line of the motor plant.

Employed tools from Rockwell Arena software to predict the exact cycle time and material handling methods; Suggested an optimized method for increased production efficiency in the motor plant. INTEGRAL COACH FACTORY, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dec 2013

Completed in-plant training at the Integral Coach Factory (Shell and Furnishing Division), Chennai to acquire knowledge about the manufacturing process of Railway Coaches TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Lean Six Sigma/Other – Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Time Studies, Facility and Layout Planning, Process Flow Charts, Statistical Charts, Root Cause Analysis.

“Certified Green Belt trainee in Lean Six Sigma from Juran Academy.” SOFTWARE SKILLS:

PTC Creo 2.0 / Pro-e (Proficient) Ansys 14.5 (Working knowledge) Arena

Catia V5 (Working knowledge) MS Office Suite

Solid Works

Minitab

PROJECTS:

Independent research on drag reduction in automobiles Dec 2016 - present

Performance study of phase change material while charging and discharging Mar 2015

Designed and fabricated Regenerative braking system for automobiles Nov 2014

Automatic packaging machine Apr 2014

AWARDS/HONORS:

Awarded second place in fabrication titled “working model of Parabolic Solar heater” in MECHFEST, Nov 2012 an intra department symposium in “B.S.ABDUR RAHMAN UNIVERSITY”.

Awarded second price in design titled “modeling of a glider” in MECHFEST-an intra depart symposium. Nov 2013