Praveen Ramesh

aczyfd@r.postjobfree.com 214-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-ramesh

EDUCATION

University of Houston – Main Campus Houston, Texas December 2016

Master of Engineering Industrial Engineering GPA: 3.36

B.M.S Institute of Technology Bangalore, India August 2014

Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering CGPA: 7.2

COURSE WORK

Engineering Project management, Statistical Process Control, Advanced Linear Optimization, Material handling, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning & Inventory Control, Quality improvement in Project Management, Engr Design

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, SolidWorks, ANSYS, Mini-Tab, Simio, JMP, AutoCAD

Techniques: Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Value Steam Mapping, SIPOC, Time Study, 5S, Swim lane Diagram, Control Charts

WORK EXPERIENCE

WABTEC GLOBAL SERVICES, Houston, Texas June 2016 – November 2016

Lean Manufacturing Intern,

Developed standardized work instructions and procedures (SOP) across all levels of inspection process

Conducted monthly Kaizen activities resulting in an overall savings of $40,000 annually

Trained employees on Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Updated Min-Max system on hazmat lockers to eliminate excess inventory and reduce inventory costs

Documented Safety Data Sheets, Job Safety Analysis, Roadmaps and 5S audit reports

Utilized Six Sigma DMAIC tool to improve locomotive service time by 10%

Mapped the locomotive service process using high level SIPOC and Swimlane diagrams

Conducted Measurement System Analysis using work order report to set the baseline

Performed Root Cause Analysis using Cause and Effect Diagram and narrowed down causes using NGT

Developed PFMEA as a part of control plan to monitor impact of process changes on root causes

AXWEL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Bangalore, India December 2013 - November 2014

Manufacturing Engineer,

Applied Lean tools to manage projects focused on enhancing production quality, efficiency and reduce cost

Utilized statistical tools to monitor and control key performance metrics for quality, efficiency, scrap and rework

Analyzed walk patterns using Spaghetti diagram and reduced non-value added activities

Designed workstations through standard work analysis and VSM to determine correct part and tool placements

Developed CNC programs of machine part assemblies by converting 2D drawings

Assisted and led teams in monthly kaizen events to improve material flow and support ongoing facility growth

PROJECTS

Statistical Analysis in Beverage Production Industry January 2015 - May 2015

Utilized Six Sigma DMAIC tool to identify potential root causes and implement solutions to eliminate them

Calculated process capability, control charts were plotted and optimum pressure for the process was found

New model developed in improve phase proved to have more capability ratio than the existing system

Design of Powerboat for Texas Marine Research January 2015 - May 2015

Followed PMI standards to select business model and organizational structure

Drafted WBS, BOM and Budget for the entire project

Utilized MS Project for Scheduling, Crashing and Resource Leveling to reduce project duration and cost

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, ERGC, 2017

Lean Manufacturing Level 1 Certification, Wabtec Corporation, 2016

Lifeguard and CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 2016

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