Quality Engineer /Manager
Resume:
Ashwin Kumar C.K.
**** ******* ****** ***#***, Decatur, IL 62526
Cell #: 316-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***
LEAN MANUFACTURING ENGINEER PROFILE
Production, Engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Increase productivity, quality and profitability through keen data analysis and process design; significantly improve operations and provide efficient resolution of production issues. Identify opportunities for honing safety standards and maximizing ROI. Excel at completing projects accurately, on time, and within budget. Adept at bridging engineering performance gape to complete business interest, developing process improvement initiatives, and conveying complex product development concept in a simple and compelling manner. Proficient in Minitab, Statgraphics, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visual Manufacturing (MRP). Seeking a Lean Engineer position in Manufacturing, bringing 5+ years of experience as follows:
KEY STRENGHTS
Lean Manufacturing Product Development Risk Management
Non-Conformance Reduction Process Analysis Project Coordination
Root Cause Analysis Cost Reduction & Budgeting Process Improvement
Just-in-Time (JIT) 5S and Kaizen Visual Communication
CORE COMPETENCIES
Results driven with data analysis and process detail in developing process improvements, risk management, lean manufacturing, and team management directives.
Known strategist and transforms strategic planes into workable solutions and benchmarks for performance against key operational objectives.
Expertise in lean manufacturing with extensive scope of responsibility and a proven track-record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment that exceeds operational goals and yield measurable outcomes.
Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reduction, tactical planning, productivity gain and revenue growth strategies.
Professional Development
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Wichita State University Certified Lean Engineer
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Caterpillar, Decatur, IL. Sept 2010 – Present
Developed operation-wide standard work book (visual aids) and any change to process/tooling which is approved by safety leads to increase production, minimize non-value added time and reduce cost for the industry leader in building the world’s infrastructure. Developed priority work schedule, monitored and analyzed workflow, processes, procedures, line activities, identify and resolve bottlenecks to maximize efficiency using CI and Lean process. Provide ongoing production support and troubleshooting.
Selected Contributions:
Created Color Coded tracing system to enhance Tool handling effectively.
Developed Excel Macro to identify bottle neck station and non value added issues which increased productivity by concentrating on root cause.
Developed Standard Operation Procedure and Visual Aid for the process.
Lean Process Engineer, Merritt, Mentor, OH. Jan 2008 – Aug 2010
Developed accurate, operation-wide measure standards to increase production, minimize non-value added time and reduce cost for leader in custom woodwork manufacturer. Developed, evaluated, documented and advanced the manufacturing method and process through Lean techniques and Kaizen Events. Design and developed priority work schedule for manufacturing. Design, developed, evaluated, document to reduce Non-Conformance through Root Cause Analysis. Designed and implemented quality improvement projects across production line to eliminate non-value added activity. Provided ongoing production support and troubleshooting.
Selected Contributions:
Developed 7 Metric to identify the opportunities for improvement and also monitor improvements.
Implementing Root Cause Analysis reduced 50% of Non-Conformance (rework) issues while increases productivity by 10%
The metric is also used for forecasting, capacity calculation and determine current status vs. monthly target.
Created Color Coded tracing system to enhanced material handling effectively.
Redesign floor layout, achieving 10% improvement in overall productivity while reducing Lead time by 10%.
Quality Engineer, National Institute of Aviation Research, Wichita, KS. Aug 2005- Dec 2007
Challenged with increasing product quality, improving process flow, and reducing cost while maintaining the standards for a large composite panel manufacturing and testing facility. Monitored and analyzed workflow, processes, procedures, and line activities, identifying and resolve bottlenecks to maximize efficiency, Developed priority work schedule for the process. Document and monitor Non-Conformance through Root Cause Analysis. Lay-up of composite and operate UTM for fatigue and static test on various composite panels. Involved with quality assurance team in developing guidelines and procedures to improve quality standards and performance.
Selected Contributions:
Developed Metric to identify the opportunities for improvement and also monitor improvements.
Established preventive maintenance schedule, ensuring optimal equipment operation without costly downtime.
Created and Implemented efficiency enhancement to generate more than 10% improvement through Lean techniques.
Redesign the process in the bottleneck station and reduce cycle time by 10%.
Implementing Root Cause Analysis reduced 30% of Non-Conformance (rework) issues.
Stores Inspector/ Quality Engineer, Orient Flights Pvt. Ltd, India. June 2004- July 2005
Integrated with Quality Control Cell in develop and documenting paper works for certificate of aircraft. Schedule human resources and aircraft, develop priority work schedule. Manage our warehouse.
Selected Contributions:
Received Director General of Civil Aviation, INDIA (DGCA) Store Inspector license.
Reduced cycle time and increased throughput from 4 to 3 hrs per aircraft by eliminating non-value added activity.
EDUCTION HISTORY
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University - Wichita, Kansas, USA
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Madras University - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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