Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Pavan Kaushik Muppavarapu

Email: ******************@*****.*** Phone: 669-***-**** Location: Cleveland, OH

Professional Summary

Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with over 3 years of experience optimizing production processes, improving product quality, and implementing advanced engineering methodologies. Proficient in Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE). Experienced in analyzing and resolving batch quality issues, risk evaluation, and process optimization in manufacturing settings, with a focus on high-yield production.

Education

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH August 2022 – May 2024 GPA: 3.0/4.0

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India August 2016 – September 2020

Relevant Experience

CNC Programmer, Quality Inspector, and Validation Coordinator

Straton Electricals Pvt Ltd., India September 2020 – October 2021

Analyzed production processes and identified optimization opportunities, improving yield by 15%.

Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions for batch quality issues, reducing defect rates.

Coordinated IQ/OQ/PQ protocols to validate manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Performed Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to improve equipment calibration accuracy.

Associate Packaging Engineer

Infinity Farms, India October 2021 – April 2022

Enhanced production processes through Statistical Process Control (SPC), achieving a 20% efficiency gain.

Designed and implemented packaging systems to minimize material waste and improve product integrity.

Conducted risk analysis for new materials and processes, ensuring seamless integration into production.

Operations Head – Health and Wellness

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH January 2023 – May 2024

Developed monitoring systems using SAP and Excel to track production metrics and improve resource allocation.

Led process improvement initiatives, reducing operational delays by 20%.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement corrective measures and prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Key Projects

Process Optimization for LV/MV Equipment Manufacturing

Identified process bottlenecks and implemented DOE methodologies to enhance throughput and quality.

Performed FMEA on production systems to assess and mitigate risks, improving system reliability.

8D Problem-Solving Implementation

Applied 8D methodology to resolve recurring quality issues in a manufacturing setup, achieving a 25% reduction in defects.

Customer Complaint Analysis & Corrective Action Planning

Conducted detailed analyses of customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Technical Skills

Engineering Tools: Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, FMEA, MSA, 8D Problem-Solving

Quality Systems: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Process Improvement: Lean Manufacturing, Risk Assessment, Process Validation

Software Expertise: SAP, AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Advanced Excel

Certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt

SAP Production Planning (PP)

Additive Manufacturing

Languages

Fluent in English

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