Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement

PAVAN KUMAR NUKAVARAPU

*******@****.*** Raleigh, NC, 27606 248-***-**** linkedin.com/in/pavan-nukavarapu SUMMARY

I believe in continuous self-improvement and making the most of every opportunity, guided by the principle that true competition is with my past self. As an Industrial Engineer, I approach challenges with a growth mindset, focusing on optimization and meaningful progress. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NC STATE UNIVERSITY, INDUSTRY EXPANSION SOLUTIONS Process Engineer- Continuous Improvement Sep 23 – Dec 24

• Implemented Standard Work Instructions at Leisure Craft Holdings, LLC, reducing non-value-added activities and decreasing operator idle time from 20% to 7% and machine idle time from 28% to 10%.

• Optimized supply chain workflows and reorganized shop floor layouts using Lean Six Sigma principles and VSM, optimizing space utilization, and enhancing efficiency.

• Analyzed downtime frequency, duration, and causes in automated production lines at Unilever, recommending strategies to minimize interruptions and improve worker productivity.

• Evaluated value-added and non-value-added activities, delivering actionable process improvement recommendations to enhance throughput and reduce waste.

SARA INDUSTRIES Quality Control Intern Aug 21- Dec 21

• Led ISO 17025-compliant inspections following SOPs on 500+ miniature motors, utilizing advanced statistical sampling, achieving a 25% defect reduction.

• Collaborated with production teams, implementing corrective actions driven by Root-Cause-Failure-Analysis (RCFA) for a remarkable 15% boost in product quality.

• Achieved a 10% reduction in production defects leveraging FMEA, KAIZEN which helped improve final part quality and achieve less PPM.

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED Supply Chain Intern May 21 – Jul 21

• Achieved a 13% reduction in production planning lead time (PFEP) through 5S by optimizing inventory of workshop tools.

• Leveraged the ERP system features for informed decision-making, leading to a 7% reduction in holding costs through optimized stocking.

• Introduced innovative inventory categorization, achieved 20% faster retrieval, and streamlined order fulfillment.

• Optimized facility layout with VSM, reducing material handling time by 20% and cutting costs by 15% using lean principles. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Textile Quality Optimization North Carolina State University Lean Six Sigma Quality Jan 24 – May 24

• Spearheaded a Lean Six Sigma project aimed at reducing the fabric defect rate to 2%, utilizing JMP Software to optimize dyeing and finishing processes, resulting in a 14% increase in productivity.

• Implemented the DMAIC methodology to redesign operational workflows, reducing defects to 1.9 per 100 yards and achieving a 10% reduction in annual manpower costs.

• Designed a statistical analysis framework that curtailed product returns by 30%, recapturing $100,000 in previously lost revenue. LinkedIn Job Postings Analysis North Carolina State University Database application for ISE Aug 23 – Dec 23

• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of LinkedIn job postings, extracted actionable insights valuable to job seekers and employers.

• Employed Excel, SQL, IDEF diagrams, and Power BI to guide a multifaceted data analysis process.

• Performed trend analysis using SQL, imported cleaned data into MS Access, and created forms with macros for efficient job application navigation, complemented by Power BI dashboards for monitoring user job applications in real-time. PATENTS

• Co-inventor of " Ceiling Fan Cleaner " Granted Indian Patent No. 329362-001 in 2021. EDUCATION

Master of Industrial Engineering North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Jan 23 – Dec 24 Bachelors in mechanical engineering Koneru Lakshmaiah University Guntur, India Jun 18 – May 22 SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Data Management and Visualization: Advanced Excel SQL Tableau Power BI MS Project. Programming Language/Design Software: Python SQL MATLAB CAD Ansys SolidWorks Fusion 360. Certification and core competencies: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) Quality Management for Operational Excellence Supply chain Logistics Design of Experiments (DOE) Inventory & Demand planning Root Cause and Failure analysis (RCFA) 5S Risk analysis Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Statistical Process Control (SPC) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) .

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