MANWINDER SINGH

**** *** ***** ***** **, Albuquerque, NM – 214-***-**** - add1hc@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

Experienced Process Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in a variety of industries (HDPE Manufacturing/ Healthcare Packaging / Space & Defense). Professionally skilled in Automation, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Business Administration, Microsoft Office, and Process Simulation. Education

Master of Science in Management - August 2021 (Expected) GPA: Business Value and Project Management - Gies College of Business University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Urbana-Champaign, IL Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - August 2016 GPA: 3.20 Double Minor in Bioengineering and Mathematics

Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX

Work Experience

SolAero Technologies, Photovoltaic Assembly Dpt. - Process Engineer (November 2019 - Present)

● Experience with triple junction space grade solar cell product. (InGaP - GaAs - Ge solar cell on Ge substrate)

● Worked on projects involving multiple departments (MOCVD reactor [w/ doping], Photolithography, ARC process, Annealing, Cell Fabrication w/ Semiconductor product).

● Helped troubleshoot MOCVD (Diffusion controlled Regime) to check for leaks and uneven inner/outer layer deposition. Reviewed Reflectance Time charts and Bragg Diffraction Tests.

● Ramped up production in Panel Assembly by establishing Takt times along with time studies and labor performances per operation. [Increased production by 67% from 30 panels a month to 50 panels currently]

● Performed 6S audit to help improve productivity and process flow.

● Worked with program manager to create a new process flow/layout and terminate redundant tasks.

● Prepared and presented monthly business reports reviewing critical KPIs including Panel/Cell Touch Time, Cycle Time, CoPQ – Cost of Poor Quality, Minutes Per CIC – Coverglass Interconnected Cell.

● Tracked/Monitored production and waste to collect data for statistical analysis using Microsoft Power BI, SQL, Excel & datalyzer software.

● Performed and reviewed test data from LAPSS (Large Area Pulsed Solar Simulator), Thermal cycling, Electrical performance, Radiometric properties, Quantum efficiency, Photoluminescence, & etc.

● Communicated with Quality team to address critical quality defects in product.

● Product/Equipment Improvement – Reached out to vendors and researched into automated modular solutions for certain operations in our PVA2 Dpt. Designed “modular product” parameters and capabilities, evaluated desired outcomes with application engineers.

Clariant, Medical Specialties Dpt. – Process Engineer/Supervisor (July 2018 – November 2019)

● Experience with Injection molding (HDPE, titanium dioxide composition), Extrusion Blow molding, Process thermoforming.

● Tracked/Monitored production and waste to collect data for statistical analysis (SPC Charts, CPK values, Pareto Charts, etc.) using minitab/excel/zontec software.

● Project Management - Develop realistic time schedules and organize machines, materials, manpower and measurement systems. Implementation and thorough completion of projects.

● Develop Process Procedures - Evaluated the hazards and proper PPE for materials and equipment used. Examined the materials (silica gel/carbon) needed for each manufacturing step.

● Product Improvement - Developed design of experiments to reach certain goals. Implemented and reported on the results obtained from DOE.

MANWINDER SINGH

7400 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM – 214-***-**** - add1hc@r.postjobfree.com

● Provided Plant Support for Operations - Researched into product parameters and capabilities, evaluated desired outcomes using existing and new processes/procedures.

● Communicated with Quality team to address critical quality defects in product.

● Managed maintenance technicians by organizing schedule and manpower planning. Coordinate maintenance activities with technical services and set priorities on issues as required. Pipeline Plastics – Process Engineer (March 2017 - July 2018)

● Experience with Profile Extrusion, Co-extrusion (HDPE Material, Nylon, Adhesives), thermoforming processes.

● Conducted polyethylene material analysis and testing: Carbon Black Content (Ash Test), Melt Index/ Density Testing, Hydraulic PSI Burst/ Tensile Strength Testing, and Elongation Test.

● Interacts with the V P of Manufacturing to ensure that all assigned plants are in compliance with company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety and preventative maintenance programs.

● Interacts with management to plan and coordinate training and development programs for operations personnel.

● Worked on different capital projects (Facility Expansions) ranging from $200K to $4MM and oversaw the installation/startup of the equipment as well as validating the operating conditions.

● Obtained the costs of acquiring/installing processing equipment within our facilities to increase our pr oduction output rates.

● Assist management to establish policies appropriate for the job function and recommend modifications to company-wide policies and practices.

● Interact with management to organize and document quality control procedures, manufacturing procedures, and other designated documentation.

● Assist the manufacturing teams in developing and improving the manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge or product, design, fabrication, assembly and materials.

● Interacts with the V P of Manufacturing to assist with capital projects including budget proposals, CapEx models, GANTT charts, and project timelines.

Relevant Projects

Process Engineer, Pipeline Plastics

1) Assisted in Facility Expansion -

• Created autoCAD layout for new building with increased production rates.

• Worked on different capital projects ranging from $200K to $4MM and oversaw the installation/startup of the equipment as well as validating the operating conditions.

• Prepared and presented CapEX reports for budget approval.

• Overall Result(s):

Doubled production rates and profitability.

2) Suggested Chillers/UPS [Uninterruptable Power Supply] Upgrade -

• Sized and replaced old outdated chillers to keep up with new production rates. Obtained the costs of acquiring/installing processing equipment.

• Overall Result(s):

Eliminated unforeseen facility shutdown due to overheating chillers.

Increased OEE% dramatically especially during the summer months.

Eliminated facility shutdowns due to storms and outages by installing UPS. MANWINDER SINGH

7400 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM – 214-***-**** - add1hc@r.postjobfree.com 3) Introduced new Defect Detection Equipment -

• Reached out to vendors specializing in “Wall Thickness Measuring Device [Sikora]” to detect defects very early on the process and in return, lower scrap rate and overall defects.

• Overall Result(s):

Reduced waste and defects by catching them very early in the process vs towards the end.

Allowed operator to make the proper changes in due time.

Increased production rates and underweight percentages while decreasing overall wastes.

Increased storage capacity by decreasing the amount of waste that sits in the yard. Process Engineer/Supervisor, Clariant - Medical Specialties Dpt. 1) Performed 8D Deep Dive Root Cause Analysis -

• Lead the investigation of defected/contaminated product reaching customer and alleviating the situation by performing 8D. Worked with multiple departments (Quality, IC, Controls Engineering, & Maintenance). Collected and presented information over the course of 3 months.

• Overall Result(s):

Ensured contamination control and avoided any further product recall.

Kept customers and secured further orders.

Built a strong/valuable relationship with customer through collaboration and work [Gemba walk] 2) Lead UV Laser Marking System Improvement -

• Installed and validated new laser marking system to deviate from original ink printing process which was outdated and costly with Maintenance Upkeep. Lead FMEA meetings for safety and created MOC documents for notification. Operators cross-trained to different departments instead of relieved.

• Overall Result(s):

Eliminated product contaminations and defect from ink printing process by switching to UV.

New marking method allowed for customer flexibility.

Reduced maintenance upkeep cost.

Increased laser marking production from 500 PPM to 1000 PPM.

Reduced overhead cost, inventory, and WIP - [Work in process]. 3) Complete Documentation Overhaul, Training Guides/SOP/WI/ Troubleshooting Guide -

• Created SOP/WI for operators/maintenance technicians/quality technicians focused on safety. Reached out to specific vendor who specialized in automation and injection molding training to properly train all our technicians.

• Prepared a troubleshooting guide that helped less experienced technicians (2nd/3rd shift) troubleshoot quicker thus increasing our OEE% overtime, from averaging 65% to 80%.

• Overall Result(s):

Introduced employee accountability by properly training and signing off on these new detailed SOP/WI’s.

Created uniformity in the way equipment is operated and how technicians/operators perform their work. Heavily focused on safety and brought us closer to 6S and lean manufacturing.

Allowed less experienced technicians to apply the corrective actions in a timely matter and decreased our overall downtime.

Increased the departments OEE% by 15%.

MANWINDER SINGH

7400 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM – 214-***-**** - add1hc@r.postjobfree.com 4) Created Online Data Collection Spreadsheet/Database -

• Created an online data collection layout/spreadsheet to get more accurate production/waste data in real time.

• Collected data was used for improvement projects and to track our production trend/performance overtime vs OEE%, Waste%, and Cpk values.

• Overall Result(s):

Gave better insight into how our process lines were working on a daily basis.

Helped me decide on which improvements projects should have top priority.

Allowed operators/technicians to quantitively see how well they were performing on a daily basis.

Gave real time data and information on how different product ran on different process lines. 5) Designed a Mechanical Diverter (AutoCAD) -

• Designed a mechanical diverter (AutoCAD) to help solve the problem of having to sort out a batch with identical 2-3-gram pieces mixed together.

• IC would accidently drop the wrong batch down the tube mixing up two different products.

• I used a process line which was initially down (no production orders) along with the newly designed diverter piece to help separate parts at 1,000 pieces per min. VS. an operator sorting by hand at 20 pieces per min.

• Overall Result(s):

Reduced labor cost as this would take 1-2 weeks to sort out by hand.

Saved product that was typically thrown away instead if deemed not feasible to sort.

Ensured we hit our production deadlines by clearing these setbacks 50x faster. 6) Designed Process Layout to Combine Two Departments (AutoCAD) -

• Combined both the Injection Molding and Canister Assembly Departments (Initial phase - $500MM).

• Developed inventory/storage and process controls involving Equipment Placement, Inventory/Process Flow, Overhead Crane, Conveyors, and Labor.

• Overall Result(s):

Reduced labor, inventory, WIP, and transportation costs.

Increased facility storage capacity for other critical equipment. 7) Troubleshooting CAM-Plate Replacement [Time Sensitive Project] -

• Replaced a critical piece to our highest production process line to keep up with our production deadlines.

• Worked with vendors designed and new cam plate within the budget and deadline.

• Planned around customer orders to make sure we didn’t interfere with any of the deadlines.

• Overall Result(s):

Ensured the process line functioned properly in order to meet our production requirements/deadlines.

Increased our overall Cpk for our C10 process line. MANWINDER SINGH

7400 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM – 214-***-**** - add1hc@r.postjobfree.com 8) Lead and Sustained 6S Improvement [5S with Safety] -

• Improvement helped bring my department up to 6S status by training operators/technicians the importance of sustaining 6S on a daily basis.

• Overall Result(s):

Achieved 6S status and passed company 6S audit.

Process Engineer, SolAero Technologies - Photovoltaic Assembly Dpt. 1) Production Overhaul -

• Ramped up production in Panel Assembly by establishing Takt times along with time studies and labor performances per operation.

• Overall Result(s):

Increased the production line by 67% from 30 panels a month to 50 panels currently. 2) Researched into Redesigning the PVA2 Product -

• Researched into different methods of production in an attempt to redesign the product to have more of a modular characteristic.

• Reached out to vendors and researched into automated modular solutions for certain operations in our PVA2 Dpt.

• Designed “modular product” parameters and capabilities, evaluated desired outcomes with application engineers.

• Overall Result(s):

Still in progress (TBD), but has potential to decrease overall cycle/touch time and dramatically reduce defects and CoPQ (Cost of Poor Quality).

3) Prepared Monthly Business Reports -

• Prepared and presented monthly business reports reviewing critical KPIs including Panel/Cell Touch Time, Cycle Time, CoPQ (Cost of Poor Quality), Minutes Per CIC (Coverglass Interconnected Cell).

• Overall Result(s):

Kept the VP (my direct supervisor) up to date with KPI’s on a daily basis to show how the improvements were trending on a monthly basis.

Helped prioritize and lead the next improvement projects after analyzing the data. Technical Skills

APPLICATIONS AutoCAD, DraftSight, Aspen +, HYSYS, LabVIEW, MatLab, SQL, SPC (Data Analysis), Minitab

- Statistical Analysis, Visio, SAP, Zontec (Data Analysis), MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Hindi

CERTIFICATIONS Chemical Hygiene Plan, SAChe Certificate Program: Risk Assessment, Lab Safety Certified, Forklift Certified, Lean Six Sigma Certificate (white belt), First Aid/CPR Certified ORGANIZATIONS Habitat for Humanity Society (Renovated houses with team members), AlChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers), American Chemical Society

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