Project Engineer

Professional Summary

• Industrial Engineer with * years of experience in working with various process improvements projects emphasizing on production planning, method re-engineering , process optimization; Achieved continuous improvements at various cells using methodologies like lean, six sigma, and 5S.

• Performed time studies to measure throughput, cycle time for various manufacturing firms like Stanley Tools, Micropac, Manda Machine and Texas Air Composites.

• Performed simulation to estimate the cycle time for the Frito-Lay’s production line at Fort Worth facility.

• Responsible for design and documentation of facility layout for the relocation of 1, 00,000 square foot facility.

• Performed statistical analysis for various projects using SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, Minitab and Excel.

Education

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, May 2010 GPA- 3.92/4.0

University of Texas, Arlington

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, May 2008 GPA- 3.90/4.0

Anna University, Chennai

Professional Experience

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, Fort Worth, TX Sept 2009 - May 2010

Graduate Research Assistant

• Focused Set-In-Order phase in 5S to ensure no wastage of human energy or excess inventory

• Reduced motion between workstations by 60 % ,cycle time by 30% and increased production by 20%

• Implemented Lean Workforce Practices to eliminate waste and increase process efficiencies

• Used method reengineering to reduce cycle time by 20% by implementing changes in the work procedure

• Improved the quality of wrenches by 40% by implementing changes in the tool design

• Implemented quality checks at various levels according to the direct customer needs

• Drafted BOM, cost estimates, specifications and schedules for the assigned project to complete it on time

• Maintained optimum WIP levels in various manufacturing cells

• Suggested ideas for the efficient use of space and easy arrangement of work cells in the production floor.

• Actively involved in new product development.

Stanley Tools, Dallas, TX May 2009-Aug 2009

Manufacturing Operations Intern

• Performed time study and calculated PPH for various cells

• Analyzed work operations layout drawings and recommended modifications to reduce 20% the cycle time

• Developed and Implemented database in wrench cell to capture rework using MS Access

• Introduced tool tags to ensure OSHA regulations in wrenches manufacturing cell

• Designed and installed various machine specifications tags to incorporate OSHA regulations for the Dallas facility

Chennai Port Trust, Chennai Dec 2005 – Jan 2006 & Feb2008 – April 2008

Design Engineering Intern

• Designed and Developed components for cranes of various capacities

• Redesigned slew mechanism (base) of the 10 ton crane that led to the reduction of breakdown & repair time

Cost Saving – 16000 every 2 week shift period

Steel Authority of India Ltd., India Dec 2006 – Jan2007

Production Planning Intern

• Created the schedule of resources at various shop floors in order to reduce errors, waste in production

• Explored various bottlenecks in the utilization of resources and suggested techniques for continuous improvement

Project Work

• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents using SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, Minitab and Excel

• Performed statistical analysis on the volume of commodities needed for stay at a Defense Base, USA using SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, Excel

• Developed a live broadcasting in mobiles under reduced cost using some of the techniques under product analysis, reliability analysis, technical feasibility studies, Poka-Yoke and Six Sigma

• Modeled and simulated facilities layout for quarry unit and port trust using WITNESS 2008 and MS Excel

• Designed a Distribution Center (DC) for ToolFair Company, Phoenix, AZ using AutoCAD 2004, MS project ,MS excel

Computer Skills

Process Modeling Tools Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Poka-Yoke, 5S and Six Sigma

Package Tools MATLAB, Simulink, AutoCAD 2004, Pro-E, WITNESS, Arena

Databases SQL, MS Access

Business Intelligence Tools SAS 9.1, SAS/STAT, MS Project, MS Visio

Other Tools MS Office, Minitab

Graduate Course Work

Courses: Advanced Operations Research & Management, Advanced Engineering Statistics, Advanced Engineering Economy, Financial Accounting, Enterprise Analysis Design, Metrics and Measurement, Production Planning and Control Engineering, Facilities Planning and Design, Simulation and Optimization, Quality Systems, Logistics Transportation and Distribution Systems.

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