Sirisha Mantravadi

Dearborn, MI, ***** adkebx@r.postjobfree.com 815-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishamantravadi

Objective

Results-driven Industrial Engineer with hands-on experience in planning, analyzing, and implementing assigned projects, and ensuring delivery of projects within established constraints looking for Project Management roles.

Work Experience

Corporate Launch Industrial Engineer, General Motors, Warren Tech Center, USA (Aug 2020-Present)

oLaunch assembly processes for GM’s all Electric vehicle variants concurrently.

oStrategically plan and decisively communicate errors/issues to right people, resulting in timely, effective product execution within pre-determined budget.

Corporate Launch Industrial Engineer, Chrysler Technical Center, USA (Jan 2019-Aug 2020)

oManaged $5.3M budget for designing assembly processes for Trim lines to maximize workflow and spatial utilization for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, completed on time and within budget.

oDesigned standard work instructions for 409 operators using MODAPTS with capital budget, takt time, manpower, ergonomics, efficiency, utilization, and layout optimization as constraints.

oCollaborated with cross-functional departments like quality engineering, product design, tooling & equipment, ergonomics, and senior management in successful execution of a smooth launch.

oEnsure new product adaptability and increased launch productivity by 40% using concurrent engineering.

oOptimized manpower utilization from 176 to 168 operators saving $1.6 million annually.

oCoached, Mentored Plant Industrial Engineers on technical processes and lean initiatives.

Industrial Engineer, General Motors, Indiana, USA (Jan 2017-Dec 2018)

oDesigned Standardized Work for Body, Paint Shop, Trim assembly lines as per GMS standards.

oCoordinated with manufacturing, ergonomics, Process tech, sustaining engineering teams to achieve work standardization at each station.

oLed PFMEA workshops to review process for valid error-proofing throughout the assembly lines.

oWorked on Six Sigma OpEx project involving VIN Label handling/printing process which reduced Non-value-added time by 72%.

oRe-balanced Instrument Panel Assembly line from 32 operators to 27 saving $260,000 annually.

oCreated capacity models and operating plan for Body Shop with a reduced line rate comprising 32 operators and 54 load stations.

Research Engineer, Hyundai Motor India Engineering, India. (Oct 2011- Dec 2014)

oDesigned and developed exterior parts (Trim) of passenger vehicles using CATIA V5 with vehicle dynamics, regulations, materials, and costs as constraints.

oWorked with suppliers, logistics department, vendors, and manufacturing plant employees to ensure technical requirements are continuously addressed and resolved throughout the project.

oLed a cross functional team that involved in eliminating defects by performing root cause analysis, reverse engineering and providing a detailed strategic report to the senior management.

oMentored and trained Trainees on-boarding about the system and system aggregates.

Education

Master of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Northern Illinois University (Jan 2015-May 2016)

Bachelor of Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, JNTU, India (Sept 2007- May 2011)

Certifications:

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, American Society for Quality, Certification number: 18490

Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma, University of Amsterdam (Coursera), License XR6TU3RDSTEP

Core Competencies:

Process Improvement, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, APQP Time Studies, Ergonomics, Cost Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Product Design, Data Visualization.

Technical Skills

MS Excel, SQL, MS Access, Minitab, MS Office suite, AUTO CAD, Team Center, Tableau, MODAPTS and CATIA V5.

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