Supply Chain Engineer

SHIVKUMAR SALGOTRA

**** * ***** ******, *** #***, Arlington, Tx-76013

**********@*****.*** Cell Phone: 817-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Master of Science in industrial engineering candidate with experience in lean, Six-sigma, project management, data analysis, Process optimization, simulation, time studies, quality control, regression analysis, distribution and supply chain management. Proven analytical and problem solving skills in delivering exceptional results within a short time period.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering GPA: 3.75

University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Graduated in AUG 2009

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.50

Mumbai University, India

Graduated in JUNE 2006

CERTIFICATE

• Certificate in Manufacturing from UTA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing engineer at Greiner Aerospace (Fort Worth, Tx-USA) (Sept 2009 – Present)

Main responsibilities:

• Product development, Prototyping and engineering of aircraft seat cushions.

• Designing prototypes and production parts using AUTO CAD.

• Perform work simplification studies (flow analysis and value analysis) on assembly lines to improve labor efficiencies and material utilization.

• Review new and existing designs for manufacturability improvements for cost reduction and improved quality.

• Maintain Material master data, Bills of Material, routing and calculation of production parts in SAP

• Working under AS9100 quality standards environment.

• Maintain and control the ECN/ECR process by preparing and updating product information, material specifications, and operational systems for all product in the manufacturing process

• Member of CA&PA team. Solve problems using various root cause analysis methods.

• Facilitate and lead teams on continuous improvement projects through lean manufacturing, process control, automation, and quality assurance

• Determine parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications and requirements.

• Instruct production technicians in the interpretation of drawings, fabrication requirements

• Handful experience of contour cutting CNC- Machine.

Industrial engineer at N.TC..B (Grand Prairie, Tx-USA) Sept 2009-Nov 2009

• Working on AS9100 quality standards certification.

• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.

• Statistical process control (SPC) implementation and monitoring Develop process improvements and take corrective and preventive actions.

• Organize and maintain equipment documentation.

Graduate Intern at T.M.A.C, (Fort Worth, Tx-USA) Sep 2008 – Aug 2009

Projects covered for different companies:

SAFEGUARD IMAGING (Irving, Texas – USA)

• Reduced cycle time for printing 100 books from average 14 days to 8 days.

• Minimized material handling time and travel time. eliminated non-value added steps

• Used methods and tools like Lean Value Stream Map, spaghetti diagrams, swim lane flow charts and time study.

NOVIKOFF, INC (Fort Worth, Texas – USA)

• Setup time reduced by 78.9% which increased throughput by 45%

• Performed Value Stream mapping and Process Layout using AutoCAD.

• Implemented lean on the shop-floor.

TD INDUSTRIES (Dallas, Texas – USA)

• Worked on a project to Perform cost/benefit analysis of the two transportation alternatives.

• Conducted Time Studies to evaluate and standardize different processes.

• Studied distribution network and calculated the optimized alternative.

CARTER BLOODCARE CENTER (Bedford, Texas - USA)

• Improved efficiency of the Hematology Lab. Increased productivity

• cycle time reduced by 52% and through put increased by 60%

• Worked on the new Facilities Layout using AutoCAD Implemented 5S to standardize and organize lab.

Assistant Engineer at KRAFTWARE INDIA LTD (Mumbai, INDIA) Aug 2006 - May 2007

• The profile included working with the product development team for the manufacturing utensils, analyzing new product concepts, apply lean concepts. Provide technical support using tools like AUTOCAD, SOLIDWORKS

• Evaluated processes to improve product quality, process capability, reduce cost and ensure employee

• Implementing 5S (lean manufacturing), Time studies, Line balancing, Process mapping, Layout Drawing.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Global Supply chain Management

• Conducted a project to determine the logistically effective distribution network for ALCON LABORATORIES, INC a global company Located at Fort worth, Texas- US.

• Analyzed company’s Supply Chain, developed supply chain model and performed Cost/benefit & Sensitivity analysis.

• Designed distribution network to identify inventory levels, transportation cost, and production volume.

• Created alternative models and presented in front of V.P of the company.

Advanced Statistics

• Used simple linear regression and multiple linear regressions as advanced statistics tools to build statistical models to predict the average height of person based on the size of its arms, foot, fingers and shoulder length.

• Used SAS as a tool for regression analysis.

Simulation and Optimization

• Conducted a successful project in Simulation and Optimization using simulation tool WITNESS to increase production of a facility from 20 packages per month to 260 packages/month using shifts, labor and increased machinery.

Metrics and Measurement

• Conducted a time study of the coffee making process in the Starbucks on campus by planning the entire time study and stating the required conditions ideal for the time study.

Logistic Transportation

• Conducted a project on Ocean Shipping logistics to understand the design issues and network designs relating to Ocean Shipping logistics using case studies on A.P Moller-Mearsk Group and United Parcel services (UPS).

Quality Systems

• Examined the quality of the toy car using performance metrics, SPC, Pareto analysis, Fishbone diagram, PDCA cycle for improving the quality of the car which helped to better serve the customer.

Logistics Distribution

• Examined the current and future trends for warehouse and layout design for work in progress and raw material using two companies namely Yuasa Batteries and Julius Blum Inc.

• Companies used Selective Pallet Racking instead of Drive-in rack which increased the pallet position by 50%.

• Companies also added new AS/RS system that helped to cope up with sudden spike in demand.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• MS Office (EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint),M.S Project, Access, Visio.

• Basics of computer languages like C, C++, and SAS.

• Simulation software like WITNESS, AREANA.

• Drawing Software like AutoCAD (2D&3D), Solid works, Pro/E.

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