Industrial Engineer

VIGINESH MAKESH

**** * ** **, ******, TX-*****; ********.******@*****.***; 352-***-****

CAREER INTEREST: Seeking a challenging, multi- task oriented position which utilizes my strong technical, analytical background and interpersonal skills like good communication, leadership and presentation skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

• Computer Skills: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Intermediate experience with SAP

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing implementation, cellular manufacturing implementation, continuous improvement process, just in time concept, six sigma concept, 5-S implementation, Project Management, Make-Buy decision, Assembly line balancing and Time cost trade off.

• Critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

• Financial skills: Cost Accounting and Business Case Analysis

• Team Building Skills: Leadership and Decision Making

• Time Management Skills: Organize daily actions, Set priorities and manage time to meet deadlines and make smarter decision faster.

• Proven ability to manage and communicate with multidisciplinary teams (includes designers and executives) with exceptional analytical and organizational abilities.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; GPA:3.24/4.00 (May 2011)

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University; Aggregate: 72% (May 2009)

EXPERIENCE:

QUALITY ENGINEER: Komico Technology Inc, Austin, Texas (November 2011-January 2012)

• Performed complete analysis and prepared report for the Intel Failed On Installation (FOI) semiconductor parts.

• Monitored and tracked the status of the abnormality parts daily on the copper area and non copper area.

• Coordinated between the sales support and production regarding the abnormality parts.

• Analyzed the abnormality parts and prepared the Engineer’s view on the abnormality cause registration in MES.

• Identified the nonconformance in the final clean room process and recommended corrective actions.

• Analyzed the customer complaint from Micron Technology & Samsung and submitted corrective action report.

• Analyzed the Turn Around Time (TAT) using Microsoft Excel in the final clean room for 13 weeks and performed root cause analysis to find the causes for the high TAT.

OPERATIONS MANAGER (Contract position): CANADIAN CLEAR WATEK LLC, Texas (June 2011-October2011)

• Developed an efficient database of clients using Microsoft Access and sorted the clients based on the country.

• Maintained close relationship with the customers and vendors through impressive communication skills.

• Monitored daily operations in the distribution lines and provided corrective action recommendations to improve the efficiency in different areas including shipping/receiving and Inventory management.

• Followed up with the clients and coordinated with them to get the technical specifications of the water treatment equipments.

• Designed the marketing elements for the company to advertise in the water technology magazines which increased the client database from 500 to 800 clients.

• Assisted in preparing the client quotations and presentation of proposals.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP: Ashok Leyland Limited (July 2008-Jan 2009)

• Improved the process and the assembly layout of the Al-6 cylinder engine which increased the first pass off percentage of AL-6 cylinder engine from 92.4% to 94.4%.

• Conducted tests on the Engine Assembly division for efficiency and accuracy to implement a cost effective assembly process which reduced the engine defects by 2%.

• Performed Time & Motion Study Analysis and established Work Measured Standards across the full range of automobile components and operations which resulted in substantial increase in productivity, accurate costs and reduction in wastages.

• Applied statistical method and performed mathematical calculation to determine manufacturing processes and production standards.

• Documented and periodically submitted the internal quality audit report to senior management which is an integral part of management review process.

• Determined the causes for engine rejection, the severity of each cause, the frequency of occurrence of each cause for a time span of five months from July 2008-Nov 2008.

• Examined systematically to determine whether quality activities, policies and manufacturing process comply with the EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Good Manufacturing Practice.

• Provided material flow analysis and estimated statistically the optimum work and time involved for the assembly operation of Al-6 cylinder engine to improve the operation and the layout.

• Evaluated and examined the design of the engine to fulfill the requirements of the company’s quality policies.

SUPPLY CHAIN & MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT CO-OP: Gemeni Fabricators (Jan2009-July2009)

• Procured the materials such as curing rims, stainless steel and compressor to support the manufacturing and assembly schedule on a timely basis negotiating with key suppliers as per the bill of materials.

• Assessed the performance of the suppliers based on various criterion such as quality, timely delivery and price negotiation terms.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers on a long term basis which acquired fixed prices, shorter lead time and vendor owned inventory for the company

• Identified and evaluated the strength and weakness of various transportation network design options which decreased the transportation costs of the company by 10%.

• Applied lean principles in the shop floor that resulted in waste reduction and 15% better space utilization.

• Forecasted the demand from Jan 2009-July 2009 using Moving Average, Exponential Smoothing and Trend Estimation method which saved the company nearly $2000 every month.

• Analyzed, mapped and documented the supply chain processes to improve the inventory levels and reduce the carrying costs associated with the inventory.

• Developed an efficient tool (Excel Macros) which saved the company approximately 300 man hours per annum.

• Managed 10 employees in the first shift involved in the manufacturing of tire buffer, tire builder and electric curing chamber.

LEADERSHIP:

PRESIDENT INFORMS UF CHAPTER, (Institute for Operation Research and Management Sciences) (Aug 2010-Dec 2010)

• Led a student organization of over 25 members and utilized leadership skills to create and oversee a 5 member executive board that was responsible for the marketing, booking speakers and planning social events.

• Promoted the organization at University of Florida which increased the members by over 50%.

MARKETING DIRECTOR, Entrepreneurship Club, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (Jan 2010-Apr 2011)

• Led the marketing team of 4 executive board members to plan the marketing strategies for various events and meetings and jointly responsible to win the title “Student organization of the year”

• Designed the marketing plans and promotional campaigns to promote the organization which increased the membership by 50%.

ISESAC GRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE, IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers) (Dec 2010-Apr 2011)

• Served as a member of the ISE student advisory council

• Worked with Dr.Hartman and the other members to achieve continuous improvement within the department.

COMMITTEE CHAIR, Rotary Club, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (2008-2009)

• Conducted an orphanage visit as a part of Rotary club.

• Volunteered in conducting a survey to determine the population below poverty line in a village.

PROJECT:

Supply Chain Online Simulator (Aug 2009-Dec 2009)

• Managed the network of Factories and Warehouses to supply new markets in new regions on the fictional continent.

• Forecasted the demand from the customers based on time series method to maintain adequate inventory levels.

• Determined the schedule time and transportation method based on the requirements and demand curve.

• Implemented the aggregate planning to determine the capacity, production and inventory decision for each period of time.

Product Development: Mobile Laundry Hamper (Aug 2010 –Nov 2010)

• Designed a consumer product and its associated processes using the Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD).

• Performed tasks such as concept generation, concept selection, architectural design, industrial design and preliminary design specifications.

• Conducted Make or Buy Analysis at the strategic and the operational level based on factors such as cost consideration, production facility, manufacturing cost, transportation & warehousing cost and lead time.

Google Company Analysis (Aug 2010-Oct 2010)

• Analyzed the Search Technology sector by taking Google as benchmark.

• Financially analyzed the Google Company by studying the Balance sheet, Income statement and Statement of cash flows.

AWARDS/AFFILATIONS:

• Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers, University of Florida (Jan 2010-Apr 2011)

• Member, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, University of Florida (Aug 2010-Apr 2011)

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