SATHEESH KUMAR

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER-PLASTICS

15+ years of hands-on experience with various plastics processing Extrusion, Blow molding,Injection molding machineries. Graduated from University of Western Ontario with a Master of Engineering in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering. Obtained certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Project Management from University of Toronto.

SUMMARY

Leading project planning, production improvement projects, R&D support resources, and reporting to the Engineering Team.

Maintaining clear project dashboards while highlighting all aspects of project scope and activities.

Managing milestone completion activities through utilization of Gantt charts.

Tracking activities and results in real time to improve productivity and project lead-times.

Developing best practices and standard operating procedures based on successful benchmark activities.

Investigating and coordinating of new technologies for the development of advanced polymer compounds and products.

Assisting in scrap reduction, continuous improvement projects, risk reduction, and OEE improvements.

Developing new tools and workflows for enhanced communication of activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Updating APQP and PFMEA-related activities along with ECR process and 8D.

Conducting and maintaining documentation for time studies, operating instructions, changeover procedure to reduce manufacturing costs.

CORE STRENGTHS

Familiar with Minitab software and Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Visio).

Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, leadership and communication skills.

Working with R&D groups during product/process development trials for new and improving product constructions.

Implementing and documenting processing parameters from raw material to final product.

Effectively collaborate in a team-oriented environment, specifically with Maintenance and Quality Control Departments to meet product strategy goals.

Working with production and quality engineers to troubleshoot and analyze failure issues.

Creating documents for safe operation methods and maintenance instructions.

Identifying potential opportunities to achieve productivity, quality and improvements targets.

Improving existing production process capabilities through optimization.

Actively involved in waste reduction, TIMWOOD projects, 5S, and SMED events.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience in handling high output twin screw extruders for the manufacturing of UPVC pipes (electrical, plumbing, drainage, casing plain and ribbed pipes), polyethylene pipes, PET braided garden hoses and UPVC profiles.

Strong knowledge in high speed blending, compounding of UPVC resin and additives for rigid PVC pipes, heat expandable tubes and profiles.

Proficient in mono and multilayer blown film extruders (up to 11 layers) for food packaging.

Expert handling in cast film extruders for PET sheet extrusion, slitting of PET film, crystallizers, dryers and blenders for PET resin.

Extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding for the manufacturing of medical and food packaging.

Injection molding of UPVC pipe fittings and polyethylene fittings for agriculture and irrigation purposes.

Profound knowledge of,TPV,UPVC, PE, PP, HDPE, HMHDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, HIPS, ABS, PC, EVOH, NYLON, EPDM, EVA, and tie resins.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer, Magna International Inc. (Sep 2019 – Present)

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Actively involved in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement of co-extrusion, engineering trials, BOM updates, ECR, PFMEA, 8D, and capital projects.

Extrusion Process Engineer, Henniges Automotive (Oct 2017 – Sep 2019)

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Overseeing manufacturing processes, R & D trials, continuous improvement in co-extrusion, and project planning in Capitals projects.

Process Engineer, Coveris Flexibles Canada Ltd. (Aug 2015 – Oct 2017)

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Contributed in manufacturing of Nylon Cast and multilayer co-extruded blown plastic films.

Worked on various continuous improvement projects, root cause analysis, 5S activities, Kaizen, R&D trials, centre line standards, and process capability study.

Involved in printing lamination and slitting of plastic film.

Extrusion Process Specialist, Shawcor Ltd. (Nov 2012 – Oct 2014)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Involved in manufacturing of co-extruded heat shrinkable polymer tubes, cables, pipes for Dodge and Chrysler automobiles.

Trained operators on existing and new equipment for safety and efficient operation.

Identified issues regularly related to production and quality.

Identified the vendors of raw material, tooling and equipment.

R&D Associate, Brampton Engineering Ltd. (Oct 2010 – Nov 2012)

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Involved in manufacturing of 11 layered blown film extruders and down line equipment.

Monitored equipment related to R&D customer trials in the shop floor for 3M, Dupont, NOVA Chemicals, Amcor, and Coveris.

Managed trial reports to solve scrap issues to analyze the reason for scrap generation.

Worked closely with Maintenance Department and customers for modification of existing tooling and manufacturing equipment.

Created manufacturing procedures and machine performance specifications.

Extrusion Specialist, Par-Pak Ltd. (May 2005 – Oct 2010)

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Involved in the manufacturing of PET, OPS sheet extrusion, and thermoforming for McDonalds and other food packaging companies.

Handled different makings of extruders and down line equipment.

Supported manufacturing including production related matters including day-to-day troubleshooting and training production personnel on new machineries.

Identified scrap issues including origin of scrap.

Addressed trouble shooting issues to close out NCRs and customer complaint.

Involved in all trial runs to modify existing tooling.

Process Supervisor. Silgan Plastics Ltd. (Apr 2005 – Dec 2005)

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Involved in manufacturing of PET, extrusion blow molded HDPE bottle, and injection molded medical items, and caps.

Supported production team in quality and production issues.

Worked with Maintenance Department for the quality of injection mold.

Extrusion Engineer National Plastics Ltd., (Apr 1996 – Feb 2005)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Involved in manufacturing of mono and co-extruded PVC pipes/compounding PE pipes. EPDM, TPE, PP, and injection molded fittings with WEBER and Reifenhauser extrusion machineries.

Handled various extruders and downstream equipment to support production and resolve related issues.

Worked with Maintenance Department and vendors for development of new tooling and modification of existing equipment.

Monitored supervisor reports on a daily basis while identifying production/quality related issues.

Participated in development of new products and specification for equipment.

Production Engineer, The Supreme Industries Ltd., (Aug 1990 – Mar 1996)

Bombay, India

Involved in manufacturing of UPVC pipes, PVC compounding and fittings, multilayer blown films, sheet extrusion, injection molding of auto parts, PE foam and fabrication, flexographic and rotogravure printing.

Assisted in trial runs of new raw materials, compounding, and equipment.

Monitored supervisor reports daily and analyzed root cause of scrap.

Prepared production and down time analysis reports.

EDUCATION

Certificate in Project Management (2017 – 2018)

University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (2016 – 2017)

University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

Master of Engineering, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering (2014 – 2015)

University of Western Ontario London, Canada

Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Equivalency Courses) (2014)

Ryerson University Toronto, Canada

Post Graduate Diploma, Plastics Processing Technology

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Chennai, India

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Madurai Kamaraj University Chennai, India

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