NIKHIL PARAB INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

adhhk5@r.postjobfree.com +1-607-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-parab/ EDUCATION

Master of Science – Industrial and Systems Engineering Aug. 2018 to May 2020 Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton) U.S.A.

Certification: SUNY Binghamton 2019, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering Aug. 2011 to May 2015 University of Pune India

Certification: Virtual Baja SAEINDIA 2014

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Outlook), Tableau, Power BI, Minitab, Simio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, ProE, Catia V5, Fusion 360, Python, SQL, SAS, AMPL, R Programming, MATLAB Areas of Expertise: Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Management, Process Engineering, Statistical Data Analysis, Process Improvement (DMAIC), Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), Design of Experiments (DOE), Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Production Control, Inventory Control, Facility Planning, Material Handling, CAD / CAM, GD&T EMPLOYMENT

Operations Engineer Aug. 2017 to July 2018

Amazon Development Centre India Pvt. Ltd. India

• Managed the day-to-day performance of order fulfillment, returns, transfers, and daily replenishment shipments

• Coordinated with 5 area managers and 50 associates in reducing customer attrition by 17% during Peak and Prime Day events

• Inspected facilities in accordance with corporate standards and procedures related to material handling, processing, and storage

• Reduced customer turnaround time by 35% by implementing process prioritization and expedition of orders

• Drove the creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality/process change initiatives, and Lean/Kaizen activities

• Led incremental process improvements (capacity, yield, cost, Lean, etc.) with Area Improvement Teams (AIT) New Product Development Engineer Feb. 2016 to Feb. 2017 JBM Stampings Pvt. Ltd. (JBMSP) India

• Led numerous product development projects that were successfully launched, generating $1M-$3M/year in incremental sales

• Qualified products with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Flow Chart, Capabilities, Control Plan, etc. per specifications

• Implemented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for complaint management to decrease consumer complaints (50%)

• Decreased assembly cost (10%) and time (20%) with DFMA techniques using AutoCAD, Catia, and SolidWorks

• Led Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) events, retraining all assembly operators to improve the workflow and efficiency

• Drove internal cross-functional team for timely customer response requirement and feasibility study of manufacture process Manufacturing Engineer Intern July 2015 to Nov. 2015 M/S Asmita Engineering Equipment India

• Learned about Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and other key concepts in manufacturing engineering

• Conducted time studies on various manufacturing processes to access opportunities for improvement

• Performed statistical process control on the machining of rails to quantify process capability

• Secured 35% increase in efficiency and accuracy by documenting new test installation procedures Manufacturing Engineer Intern Jan. 2015 to Feb. 2015 Siddheshwar Industries Pvt. Ltd. India

• Initiated Non-confirming reports and CAPA reports, applying 8D improved quality, tool stability and reduced rework costs (30%)

• Coordinated repair, replacement, and upgrade of machinery with validation studies (IQ, OQ, PQ) to reduce breakdown and scrap

• Created centerlines for equipment to diminish quality risk and revamp machine efficiency and changeover times by 50%

• Involved in six-sigma (cost reduction), statistical capability studies, continuous improvement, and safety Quality Control Engineer Intern Dec. 2014 to Jan. 2015 Brembo Brake India Pvt. Ltd. India

• Observed and analyzed deficits in current procedures, then developed new processes which reduced errors to zero

• Incorporated Cathodic Electrode Deposition coating on Royal Enfield Brake Disc which improved quality, efficiency, and profit

• Performed coating qualification testing for Gloss, Bend, Hardness, Adhesion, Chemical Resistance, Impact, and Corrosion

• Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment and worked closely with suppliers to determine quality of incoming products NIKHIL PARAB INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

adhhk5@r.postjobfree.com +1-607-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-parab/ PROJECTS

Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology for Process Improvement Aug. 2019 to May 2020 Applied Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and Design of Experiments to improve process performance of the welding process using SIPOC diagram, Process Mapping, Critical to Quality tree, Quality Function Deployment diagram, Value Stream Mapping, Process Capability Study, Statistical Process Control Analysis, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Production Planning and Control, and Collecting Voice of Customer resulting in increased Process Yield (32%), lowered COPQ by $30,000, and reduced rework. Inventory System Discrete Event Simulation in Python (Process Interaction) Jan. 2020 to May 2020 Developed the Inventory System Model using Process Interaction Worldview and Simpy Library Python to run inventory model activity simulations and build a visualization to predict the need for stock replenishment, decide Initial Inventory Level, and Cutoff Inventory Level to satisfy demand and maintain minimum related costs. Production Monitoring Dashboard (Customer Relationship Management) Aug. 2019 to May 2020 Created Interactive Performance Dashboard using MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Charts, and Macros, and VBA) to develop a Decision Support System which shows the manufacturing key metrics like production quantity vs. target quantity, rework quantity, manufacturing cost, labor cost, runtime vs. down time, Production Availability, Manufacturing Process Performance, Part Quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness for improving the effectiveness of the processes. Learning Customer Purchase Behavior in Black Friday Sale Jan. 2019 to June 2019 Implemented hierarchical clustering and non-hierarchical clustering by K-means using SAS for the purchase data of a hypermarket firm during Black Friday Sale to show definite characteristics of customer purchase behavior. These predictive analytics helped improve profitability, provided better forecasting, customer segmentation, decide offer discounts, create promotions, etc. Modeling and Simulation of a Printer System Jan. 2019 to June 2019 Applied queuing theory for the modeling and simulation of a multi-server queue system (6 printers) using ExpertFit and Simio to enhance system design, increase system utilization, reduce average queue time, avoid backlogging, and predict printer availability. System Optimization using Linear Programming (Operations Research) Jan. 2019 to June 2019 Analyzed the Linear Programing Problem using AMPL, suggested that the winter jacket manufacturer company should stop depending on regular time workers and focus on outsourcing to reduce total cost and avoid policy violations. Predicted the ending inventory in December to be 1000 and zero backlogs with a reduced optimum total cost of $884,592. Factor Influence using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Aug. 2018 – Jan 2019 Implemented Multi-factor ANOVA (significance level - 0.05) deploying Minitab / SPSS to find the influence of each factor (chip breaker groove type, feed rate, and cutting velocity) on cutting force of a chip breaker in a turning operation for 72 tests, avoiding serious hazards to the work-piece surface, operators, and machines. Virtual BAJA SAE India July 2012 to July 2013

Designed, analyzed, and presented a complete CAD Model of an off-road vehicle; Particulars: Technical and performance specs, Roll cage design process ergonomics, CAE process and its application, suspension front and rear, Brakes, Steering Wheel Geometry, Power train, Cost and Weight Analysis Pie Chart, Project Plan, DFMEA, and Design Validation Plan. VOLUNTEERING

Vice President Aug. 2019 to May 2020

Graduate Student Organization at Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton) U.S.A. Supervised student organization meetings, scheduled locations for meetings and events, and coordinated student organization fundraising efforts with the Treasurer. Maintained regular updates on all student organization’s communications and events. Senator Aug. 2018 to May 2019

Graduate Student Organization at Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton) U.S.A. Acted as a student governing body in the best interest of students, balancing, and vetting executive decisions coming from the Student Association, and advocating for the student's voice. Coordinated in legislative activities that affect campus students. Volunteer Aug.2011 to May 2015

Mechanical Engineering Student Association at University of Pune India Assisted in organizing technical events like in IGNITION, TECHLIGENT’12, TECH GAGE 1.2.