Project Management Process Improvement

Gayatri Bhagat

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Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA Aug 2024 – May 2026 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations Specialization Coursework: Lean Engineering, Production and Inventory Management, Risk Engineering, Design and Analysis of Industrial Experiments, Project Management for Engineers MKSSS’S Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Maharashtra, India Aug 2018 – May 2022 Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

EXPERIENCE

Siemens Digital Industries Software Pune, India

Process Improvement Engineer Jul 2022 – May 2024

• Automated Utilities of MOM for “MES system’s flows” with PowerShell, elevating process efficiency by 45%.

• Optimized SQL query performance and minimized database latency by 20% through detailed table analysis.

• Initiated upgrades to test automation framework, reducing manual effort and expanding coverage by 30%.

• Automated 80% of manual tests with Camster Transaction Tester (CTT), boosting quality control efficiency.

• Led DM EXPO 2024, driving seamless team coordination, streamlined logistics, and stakeholder engagement. Forbes Marshall Pune, India

Test Rig for Advanced Pressure Control Valve - Test & Validation Intern Oct 2021 – Apr 2022

• Developed a specialized test rig to evaluate Advanced Pressure Control Valve, addressing limitations of conventional setups by integrating precise pressure control and multi-condition testing capabilities.

• Led end-to-end execution from material selection to DFMEA, design, and validation of a customized test rig.

• Validated test rig performance and control valve reliability through cyclic testing and real-world application. Marvelous Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Kolhapur, India

Process Improvement Intern Jun 2021 – Jul 2021

• Spearheaded a Six Sigma initiative to reduce brake piston cycle time by 46%, achieving measurable impact.

• Engaged with shop-floor teams to lift daily production rate by 50% through flow mapping and Pareto charts.

• Enhanced the MES quality by 20% through implementing control procedures via SPC, APQP, PPAP, and QMS.

• Strengthened quality and productivity by mitigating defects from 1956 PPM to 1456 PPM using Cp/Cpk analysis, achieving ROI in 8 months, and increasing monthly production by 1200 units. PROJECTS

Lean Manufacturing Initiative – Rochester Sensors, Inc. Dec 2024

• Streamlined production inefficiencies on the D69 line by executing lean practices (Kanban, JIT, VSM, 8D).

• Cut cycle time by 53 seconds, enhancing efficiency by 8%, and Right-sized operator count from three to two.

• Optimized workstation layouts with U-shaped and cell designs, optimally minimizing unnecessary motion, bottlenecks, and transportation waste while ensuring continuous flow and efficient buffer inventory.

• Took initiative to redesign workflows with lean principles, advancing flow with decouplers and standards. Risk Management in Supply Chain – Hurricane Effect on Refinery Production and Operations Dec 2024

• Analyzed fuel supply chain disruptions from hurricanes, focusing on refinery and transportation impacts.

• Collaborated closely with a cross-functional team to assess vulnerabilities and design mitigation strategies.

• Applied Event Tree analysis, FMEA, and Bow Tie Analysis to assess risks and developed preventive strategies.

• Mitigated Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) by 62% hence improving disaster resilience for refinery operations. SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Six Sigma, Quality Control (APQP), ERP (SAP SCM, Oracle SCM), Risk Management (ETA, FMEA, BTA), Data Analytics (SQL, Tableau, Python for Manufacturing)

• Tools: MES Systems, VSM, Kanban, JIT, Workflow, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Statistical Tools (Minitab, SPC), CAD

(SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion360, Solid Edge), Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VBA, Macros)

• Soft skills: Leadership, Project Management, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Communication CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Manufacturing & JIT Training Tableau for Data Visualization

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