Bhavik Panchal
**** *. ******** ***. **** #****•Chicago, IL 60616
217-***-****•***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Result oriented professional with Fortune 500 experience and technical education background seeking a position within the Engineering field to demonstrate and develop skills.
EDUCATION:
• Loyola University – Graduate School of Business, November 2010
Masters in Business Administration - 3.7/4.0 GPA
• Smt.Radhikatai Pandav College of Engineering, Nagpur University, 2004
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - 3.6/4.0 GPA
• Fr.Agnel Polytechnic, Navi Mumbai, 2001
Diploma in Fabrication Technology and Erection Engineering – 4.0/4.0 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd., Mumbai Maharashtra http://www.godrej.com
Manufacturing Engineer January 2006-November 2007
• Supervised the fabrication of Hydrogenators, Pressure Vessels, and Reactors etc. in the Process Equipment Division.
• Daily Production Planning and Shop loading for fabrication of all components and assemblies at all stages of project.
• Work allotment to fitters, welders and helpers as per the production plan.
• Maintaining the Baan (ERP system) activities like customized item data, customized BOM, routing, raising production orders, reporting production orders etc.
• Maintaining quality standard operating through Corrective and Preventive analysis of all the rejection and rework.
• Preparation of standard operating processes (SOP’s) i.e. Macro and Micro level for all processes carried out.
• Worked on a Kaizen project for reducing the welding consumables by arc welders.
• Interacted with Vendors and checked status for semi finished or bought outs.
Whirlpool of India Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra http://www.whirlpoolindia.com
Junior Process Engineer June 2004-January 2006
• Worked as a Junior Process Engineer in production line of single door refrigerators with capacity of 185 lts.
• Identified, planned and lead manufacturing process improvements resulting in improved product quality, reliability, efficiency and productivity.
• Troubles shoot problems with production and initiate corrective actions.
• Utilized ERP (SAP) for complete maintenance of records of daily production operations.
• Worked as an interlink for design and production departments and ensured production activities are completed on schedule and within cost objectives.
• Developed and managed data collection systems for continuous feedback to production and maintenance.
ICEM Engineering, Thane, Maharashtra http://www.dished-ends.com
Trainee Engineer December 2000-May 2001
• Worked as Production Supervisor in manufacturing of Dishend in pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Managed daily work allotment to different press working teams and planning for labor management.
• Well acquainted with various press working operations.
SKILLS:
Computer: User-end experience on ERP (Baan & SAP)/Working experience in AutoCAD/
Microsoft Office/XP Windows/Lotus Notes email client
Language: Fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi
Visa Status: Green card holder (LPR) – No sponsorship needed
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Made changes in the layout of cutting, grinding and rolling area which resulted in reduction of material handling.
• The Pinnacle Award for streamlining the Trade Defective Process, WOIL 2006
• One of the awardees in the “Best of the Best” team category in Nov. ‘06.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST