Engineer Engineering

Alexander Kalaivasagan

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** ***** ** *********** ** Manufacturing engineer with design functionalities

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Assembly process planning Line Balancing DFMA/PFMEA

Engineering Change Management PMTS (Time Study) Lean Manufacturing

Assembly-feasibility Ergonomics PLM/PDM

EDUCATION:

National Engineering College, Kovilpatti. Aug-2006 to July-2010

(Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

Bachelor of Engineer in Mechanical Engineering.

AREAS OF EXPOSURE:

Cyient India pvt Ltd. Dec-2016 to present

Role: Technical Lead - Manufacturing

Client: John Deere - Pune

Planning and implementing most efficient and cost-effective production methods for manufacturing.

Involved in implementation of cycle time reduction and cost reduction process.

Experienced in PMTS (Pre-determined Motion Time study, MOST)

Supporting on tools and fixture development and identification for New Product.

Analyze and perform assembly feasibility for NPI models.

Managing build process (Prototype to production build) for assemblies.

Supported for engineering change management activities for existing models.

Defining Manufacturing process & Developing Factory line layout for New Product Introduction.

Interacting with designers to change in design by analyzing the tools and fixtures used in sub-assemblies and mainline stations through DFMA and assembly feasibility study.

Implementing lean and six sigma methodology to reduce non value added activities (NVA).

Develop Ergonomic process design through lean manufacturing principles.

Experienced in manufacturing process planning, MBOM Creation and manufacturing work instruction.

Involve in cost reduction team to evaluate and implement strategic approach in assembly line.

Identifying bottle neck situation in assembly line through lean principles.

Creating Process flow diagram and Process Sequences for NPI Model.

Implementing corrective actions through 8D principles. (FMEA, check sheets, flow charts, etc.)

Knowledge on Implementing continuous improvement in assembly line through tools 5s, kaizen, PDCA, PFMEA, & and process control.

Experienced in PFMEA to identify potential failures in the process or product.

Experienced in DFMA to analyze part commonality, operator reachability, tools and accessibility.

Experienced in manufacturing assembly sequence and documentation.

Knowledge on strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Supporting on ergonomic analysis to improve human performance and reduce risk of operators.

Accomplishments:

With less time period completed Physical build for sugarcane harvester - NPI model.

Process improvement on tools and fixture selection.

Reduced non value added activities through Lean manufacturing.

Flextronics Technologies India Private Ltd. March-2015 to Dec-2016

Role: Component Engineer

Reviewing, analyzing and optimizing bill of materials (BOM’s) down to manufacturer part level.

Involved in identification and qualification of Electrical and mechanical components through Form, Fit, Functions.

Reviewing and addressing product change notices (PCN’s) from component manufactures.

Complete understanding of PDM Concepts such as Document Management, BOM Management, and Lifecycle/Workflow management.

Tracking component life cycles and identifying solutions to resolve End of Life (EOL) and obsolete situations and minimizing impacts.

Analyse components, products and equipment and makes tariff classification and country of origin by using Harmonized Tariff Schedule-HTS, Export Control Classification Number-ECCN through Global Trade Compliance.

Automotive Robotics India Private Ltd Nov-2011 to March-2015

Client: Caterpillar- Engineering Design Center India., Chennai.

Role: Assembly Manufacturing Process planner

Experienced in Assembly process planning for off road vehicles.

Creating process flow and assembly sequence for transmission and Track Type Tractor Dozers (TTTD) and Transmission.

Creating assembly process and documentation on manufacturing process planner.

Creating visual aids by 3D Models with Teamcenter – MPP and through Vis-mock-up.

Torque Audit - Updating torque values to the assembly line operation by referring standards and drawings.

Creating Manufacturing bill of material (MBOM) for Various models like TTTD, NAMG and Transmission.

Engaged in Engineering change management activities and do necessary changes in assembly line.

Review assembly sequence prior to actual build, helping in reducing assembly time.

Responsible of assembly instruction for off road vehicles in Teamcenter.

Exposure in virtual design review audit (VDRA) for off-road vehicles through Vis-mock-up.

Engaged in part reduction through commonality.

Creating Process flow diagram and Process Sequences for NPI Model.

Experienced in 2D & 3D modelling, assembly and detailing.

Creating assembly sequence in Computer Aided process planning (CAPP) and Virtual Process Planning (VPP) based up on facility needs.

Creation of standard work element sheet.

Experienced in variant configuration to establish the variability and compatibility.

Analyzing plant layout and production process flow for continuous improvement.

Handle the tasks of creating specific change management plans in assembly line

Anugraha Valves & Castings Limited July-2010 to Oct-2011

Role: Manufacturing Process Planning& Design

Production Planning and Control

Process planning for machining process by analyzing the drawings.

Creating process sheets for Valves like Globe valves, butterfly valves.

Design of Jigs & Fixtures for manufacturing processes.

Knowledge on GD & T.

Using Poka-yoke in design of Jigs.

Perform capacity planning and shop order releases.

Routings in SAP environment.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

MS-Office (Word, Excel, Power point)

CAD Tools like AutoCAD Architecture 2017, Pro-E/Creo-2.0

Teamcenter Manufacturing (TCE).

Vis-Mock-up, Vis Jack

Windchill – PDM (Drawing analysis, material information)

Work-Planner (W-Planner)

HVC – (High Velocity Caterpillar)

Manufacturing Process Planner (MPP)

SAP – Basics (Routing, Engineering change Management (ECM), Manufacturing process definition – MPD)

Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP)

MY STRENGTH:

Transparency, Integrity and Trust.

Flexible

Ability to work under pressure

Result Driven

Process management skills

Self-management skills

I am best known for my courage, effective organizing skills, ability to learn something from every minute of my life and allowing nothing to disturb my confidence.

Alexander K

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