Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer

Mowlik Sridharan

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To work in a challenging and rewarding environment and to carve a niche for myself in the corporate world thereby contributing to organizational and personal growth.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

• Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, May 2011(CGPA 3.3/4)

• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, June 2009 (CGPA – 8.1/10)

COURSES AND SKILL SET

Industrial Engineering Courses Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Design of Experiments, Production Planning and Control, Stochastic and Simulation Analysis

Manufacturing and Design Courses Computer Integrated Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Technology

Supply Chain Courses Logistics and Distribution Management, Purchasing and Supply Management.

Lean Six Sigma Tools Gage Linearity, Gage R&R, C&E Matrix, VoC, ANOVA, DOE, VSM,FMEA

Design and Simulation Tools Solid Works, Pro E, Ansys, Rhino 4, Pro Design II, Arena, Master CAM, CNC Simulator

Logistics Management Software Logware

Data Packages Mini Tab 16, Windows 2003/XP/2007, Microsoft Office 2007

Certification Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, May 2011

INTERNSHIPS

BlueCross Blue Shield – Buffalo, NY

Six Sigma Black Belt Intern, November 2010 – April 2011

Project: Reduction of Human Error - Experience Rated Renewal Process

Project Description To reduce the average throughput time of the process from 4 to 3 weeks by analyzing the human errors and find a suitable solution to reduce the same.

Contribution • Used Lean Six Sigma principles (FMEA, Value Stream Mapping etc.,)

• Collected data to find and identify parameters like cycle time, error rate value added and non value added process.

• Implemented quick fix and long term solutions to reduce the error rate by 16%

• Worked on a centralized scheme to unify the various departments and implement the lean system.

Tools Used C&E Matrix, Prioritizing Matrix, Affinity Diagram, VSM

Precision Machine Auto Components – Chennai, TN

Process Management Intern, November 2007 – December 2007

Description • Reviewed and understood the various processes involved in manufacturing and assembly of a heat exchanger.

• Had hands on experience on various CNC and NC machines such Vertical and Milling machines used during the process.

Lucas TVS – Chennai, TN

Process Control Intern, May 2007 – June 2007

Description • Collected and analyzed the data pertaining to the number of errors in various manufacturing process such as rolling, blanking and surface coating units.

• Assisted in the implementation of the POKA – YOKE techniques.

PROJECTS

Project: Design optimization for the manufacture of a model paper helicopter

Project Description Quality Assurance project to optimize the performance of a model helicopter design.

Contribution • Designed the Model helicopter within the specified range and measure the performance of the prototype.

• Conducted design of experiments and factorial design to identify the significant factors.

• Adjusted the significant factors and optimized the performance of the model and identified the best combination of these factors.

• Created work instruction and standardized production process for manufacturing the model.

Tools used ANOVA, DOE, MSA-Gage Linearity & Gage R&R, Factorial design in Minitab.

Project: Demand forecast, Inventory control and workforce management in Campus dining services, UB

Project Description Production planning and control project to optimize and improve the operations in the CDS

Contribution • Created survey questionnaire to analyze the relationship between CDS operating procedures and requirements of the customer.

• Forecasted the Demand for various food items in the Food court using various forecasting techniques and identified the pattern of the Demand.

• Designed and simulated the working model of the dining service to analyze the customer arrival rate, required work force level and inventory management.

Tools Used Voice of Customer, C&E Matrix, Regression Analysis using Mini Tab, ARENA, Curve Fitting,

Project: Analysis of relation between Heartbeat and Memory

Project Description Design of Experiment project to analyze the factors affecting the relationship between Human Heartbeat rate and Memory.

Contribution • Brainstormed and researched on the factors affecting the heart beat and grouped them as dependant, independent and confounding factors.

• Conducted the experiment with a random set of numbers and recorded the output obtained. Using ANOVA found the variation of the results.

• Performed fractional factorial design to point out the significant factors affecting the experiment.

Tools Used ANOVA, Factorial Design using MiniTab.

Project: Performance Evaluation of Braysson cycle

Project Description To develop a working model of the theoretical Braysson cycle and to test the performance parameters.

Contribution • Developed a working model using a 4 cylinder engine, a turbo charger and a heat exchanger.

• Manufactured a shell and tube type heat exchanger with a temperature gradient of 30 – 40 deg C.

• Simulated the performance of the proposed setup using Pro Design II and compared the theoretical and experimental values.

Tools Used Pro Design II, SolidWorks

LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

VIT UNIVERSITY, 2008 - 09

Vice – President, (Students’ Council) • Represented a student group 12,000 students over a number of schools and departments.

• Presented and proposed ideas for the various student problems.

• Planned, scheduled and optimized resources for a 4 day International Cultural and Sports Fest.

• Introduced various events and techniques to this $200,000 event that resulted in a 10.2% profit.

Member of the Advisory Board • Coordinated and assisted the department for ABET accreditation.

• Proposed and revised the existing teaching practice.(The introduction of LCD projectors in class rooms being one of them.)

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