Job Title - Industrial Engineer

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a long-term career opportunity as an “Energy Engineer” in a growth oriented company that offers opportunities for effective contribution and commensurate career advancement.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

•Work Experience with Caterpillar Inc – CAT Machine and Engine Components as Six Sigma Project Engineer.

•3 Years Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing-Project Management experience.

•Proficient in Data Mining, Failure analysis (FMEA) and Six Sigma Tools.

•Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Tools like Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Kaizen.

•Proficient in using CAD Softwares like AutoCAD, Pro-E, Solid works.

•Working Knowledge of Energy Modeling/Simulation Softwares like DOE2 , BLAST and ENERGY PLUS.

•Work experience in the field of HVAC/Green Technologies- Indirect Direct Evaporative Cooling, Smart Grid Technology.

•Excellent Communication and Team Management Skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Logistics Analyst- Contractor, ACESAP Inc, Dallas, Texas (Feb 2009- Present)

•Design distribution center solutions within an integrated logistics network viz. facility layout, material flow, labor standards, kitting operations, cross docking, pick/pack/ship operations.

•Perform network location analysis to determine optimal logistics footprint based on transportation cost, warehousing cost, business characteristics, service requirements, and other inputs/constraints specific to the project.

•Analyze the cost implications and other factors of designing new facilities versus modifying existing facilities to meet project requirements

•Analyze operational, customer, and other relevant data to establish engineered labor standards for newly designed or modified facilities.

•Communicate engineered solutions and costing implications to various groups including senior management, sales, hourly associates, potential clients, professional groups, and/or boards or directors.

Six Sigma Project Engineer- Contractor, Caterpillar Inc, Mosville, Illinois (March 2008- Jan 2009)

Project Highlights-

•Fuel Water Separator Blowing Off – Design Change – New material Introduced

•Water Pump Leak – Diameter of weep hole Increased.

•Crankshaft Seals Oil Leak – Qualify alternate material.

Job Responsibilities -

•Participate in Continuous Product Improvement/Cross-Functional Project teams. Projects included, work on Fuel systems, Machine engine and Cooling systems component issues.

•Coordinate and monitor all phases of Six Sigma projects from start to final acceptance for compliance.

•Participate in Design reviews for Six Sigma projects.

•Resolve shop floor related quality issues by using the DMAIC Approach.

•Provide Design/Re-Engineering Support to Six Sigma Project Teams using Pro-E.

•Collect data related to part failures (Customer Returns and Warranty Analysis / OLAP) and alert the teams on new or emerging critical issues.

•Generate and present Monthly VEHR (Very Early Hour Failures) and mDRF (Mean Dealer Repair Frequency) reports and review Top Issues.

•Generate Monthly Product Family reports and review failure parts pertaining to specific product families.

•Generate Weekly Reports from Hot Sheets, to determine Potential/Emerging failure Parts.

•Conduct Weibull Analysis for Failure Rate / Mode for different Parts / Components.

•Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the failures using tools viz. Cause and Effect Matrix.

•Research Failure history of components, recognizing evidence of common or emerging failure modes (FMEA).

•Pareto Analysis to determine priority of critical part/components.

•Coordinate between Quality and Six Sigma Groups to resolve roadblocks and drive project closures.

•Monitor effectiveness of Projects post-closure.

•Perform process improvements and optimized SPEC's for Machine Engine Components using ANOVA, MANOVA, Multivariate Regression, GR&R, and Capability Analysis.

•Monitor supplier's product quality by building a SPC system at supplier's site to increase their product yield.

Industrial Engineer Intern, Messer-Eutectic Corporation, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin (May 2007- Feb 2008)

Project Highlights-

•Wear Plate Cell- Project Planning and Fulfillment.

•Potash Salt (Raw Material) – Alternate Sourcing method Developed.

•Extrusion Machine Brush Shaft – Adapter Developed.

Job Responsibilities -

•Solicit quotations from vendors for various components pertaining to the “Wear Plate Cell” Process.

•Create, develop and maintain business relations and effective communication with customers, subcontractors, sub-suppliers.

•Plan the Current State/Future State facilities layout of the “Wear Plate cell” (process) using AUTOCAD.

•Determine value of production (VOP) and estimate internal rate of return of “Wear Plate Cell” process.

•Budget estimation of the “Wear Plate Cell” Process and CARR.

•Eliminate material handling constraints using “what-if” scenarios/analysis.

•Participate in FIMS teams to analyze potential cost savings opportunities.

•Conduct Statistical study of humidity to evaluate the effect of humidity on product routing.

•Conduct Time study to identify means of reducing the setup time in the “Wear Plate” manufacturing process.

•Analyze/Audit Power consumption to determine payback on energy saving components (Facility).

•Audit and Qualify Freight Carriers for International and Domestic Freight Logistics.

•Develop packaging standards for the Shipping Department as a part of preventive action plan.

•Create effective filing system to maintain equipment validation data and calibration data.

•Created/Modified setup parameters for the wear plate machine controller (CNC programming).

•Study the utilization of Material Handling Equipment (Lift trucks).

Student Lab Assistant, Information Technology Center, University Of Texas at Arlington (Sept 2005- Mar 2007)

•Provide Voice Customer support to the University IT system Users. Provide application/product subject matter expertise.

•Troubleshooting User Problems pertaining to Operating System Issues (Win XP,2000,NT),Network Connectivity, TCP/IP configuration, upgrades, MS Office products and Internet connectivity.

•Perform upgrades, installation of software and drivers and essential desktop troubleshooting

•Install logical printers on a print server and preparing print server to host clients. Troubleshooting hardware peripherals like printers modem etc. Operate wide and super wide format printing machines.

•Maintain the OIT Database and Data Scrubbing.

•Assist on on-site visits and hardware troubleshooting and local system upgrades.

•Evaluate, purchase and install hardware components, applications, service packs and operating system upgrades

HVAC/Energy Engineer, Sumaya HMX Systems Ltd, Bangalore, India (Jun 2004-July 2005)

•Generate Project submittal drawings on various jobs using AutoCAD.

•Study on Indirect Direct Evaporative Cooling (Green Technology) Vs Conventional HVAC for Energy Savings.

•Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials for use in Turnkey Projects.

•Coordinate between consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, planners and the general workforce involved in the project.

•Energy Audit using DOE 2, Blast, Energy Plus Energy simulation softwares.

•Liaison with clients and their representatives, including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.

•Management of project budgets and schedule

Mechanical Engineer Intern, Molex Inc, Bangalore, India (Jan 2004- Jun 2004)

•Studied the effect of Cryogenic Treatment of Tools and Dies, in an Injection Molding Machine.

•Analyze fluid mechanics and rheological properties of molten polymers and proposes process modifications.

•Study and track Process Parameters data and correlate with production specifications and quality control data.

•Analyze the effect of Melt Flow Index on quality of Plastics.

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science, Industrial Engineering

University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA (Dec 2007)

Bachelors of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Visveswaraiah Technological University, Karnataka, India (Jun 2004)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

AutoCAD, Pro-E ,Solid works (Basics),CATIA(Basics), Witness and Arena (Simulation Software), Minitab (Intermediate), SAS, MS Excel (Proficient), MS-Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project,Access), BAAN (ERP Distribution),SQL,Rational Requisite Pro,Quick Test Pro,C,C++,VBA,HTML.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

•Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (CPS Green Belt, Caterpillar).

•Currently Training on LEED AP NC and CI –GBIC (2010).

•Training on Reliability Analysis (Caterpillar).

•Member of Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE).

KEYWORD SECTION:

Weibull Analysis, Quality Systems (SPC, Pareto, Fishbone), Advanced Engineering Statistics (Regression, SAS),Project Engineering, Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pro-E, FMEA, Six Sigma, MS-Excel, Data Mining, Root Cause analysis, 5S,Kaizen,DOE,HVAC, Indirect Direct Evaporative Cooling.

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