Engineer Process Improvement

NatarajuGokeda

*** **** ***** ***, *** # ***, Auburn, AL 36830

Cell: 334-***-***********.****@*****.***

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PROFILE

Cost- conscious and analytical with proven success

Optimizing labor, equipment, quality and operations in fast-faced distribution environment

Manufacturing experience in high and low volume production with an extensive background in manufacturing and industrial engineering. Demonstrated success in introducing new products into production, and in developing, implementing and managing new processes to improve quality and productivity. Hands-on experience in fabrication, machining, assembly and lean manufacturing. Creative analytical problem solver with excellent team-building skills. Responsible for increasing productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value added tasks, adding automation and the development of effective work practices. Increase labor performance, pick rate, throughput, and quality accuracy through keen data analysis, and process design: significantly improve operations and provide efficient resolution of operational issues. Design material handling/storage system to maximize space utilization.

Decision Making Six Sigma ~ Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) ~ Time study and Methods Engineering ~ Statistical Process Control (SPC) ~ Welding ~ Supply Chain Management & Manufacturing ~ Lean Production ~ Simulation Modeling Analysis ~ Quality Process Improvement ~Automotive Industry~ Productivity Improvement ~ Robotics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer 02/2012- Present

Thomas & Betts, Steele, AL, USA

Manufacturing Support for complete facility including: fixture design, capital equipment procurement, method and process engineering, estimating, and outsourcing decisions. Implemented 4M tool to solve the production issues. Developed floor layouts for future expansion. Developed Gantt Charts for CweldStations Project & Future Expansion Project. Successfully executed Cweld Stations project which increases throughput by 30% per station. Works with various machine vendors that supply welding equipment, seam machines, cutting machines, milling machines and blasting equipment.

Site Engineer 09/2010- 02/2012 Plamastic, LLC, Auburn, AL, USA

Developed process routings for Seat Back Assembly Line projects. Developed Control Plans, Work Standards, Quality Inspection Standards, Process Flow Charts, Material Flow Charts, Cycle Time & Process Reviews.Developed gravity rack design for holding Inventory.Developed new Floor LayOut for this Assembly Cell.Forecasted the requirements for mass production in terms of Man/Machine/Method/Material and validated it. Had Gained knowledge in Layered auditing, TS Auditing and also developed Quality Training records, Red Rabit system, Drill Inspection sheets, Safety Training Records, etc. Implemented Kanban system for Material Storage. Provided engineering support to Injection Molding process for press. Had worked with APQP activities.

Selected Contributions:

• Productivity steadily increased from 74% to 98%

• Improved labor efficiency

• Project Management – Labour Cost Savings of $20,000 per each month.

PROCESS ENGINEER Summer 2010

Matrix Wire Inc, Auburn, AL, USA

Improved the production system through design of tools and fixtures.Metal Fabrication and Welding support system.Developed PMAPS from the bill of material (BOM) and implemented FMEA, various six sigma tools in the production system. Developed optimized floor design and implemented line balancing techniques. Actively lead overall safety and environmental initiatives. Identified and resolved operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to achieve performance objectives.

JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER 08/2007-06/2008

Larsen & Toubro, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Train and assist Industrial Engineers at other DCs in the completion of engineering projects. Perform time studies and updated labor standards for different team members.Develop and document best picking methods and selection processes through Continuous Process Improvement and Statistical Process Control.Design and implement labor efficiency and quality improvement projects across receiving, picking, and shipping processes.Develop standard operating procedures and process flow charts for all departments in the DC. Collaborate with senior management team and established quality and safety standards. Installed and executed new racking projects in the DC accurately, on time and within budget. Provide extensive advisory engineering expertise to operational strategies, inventory stocking levels, shipping activities within the distribution center. Provide conceptual level AutoCAD drawings of new/existing racking system, facility layouts, and storage requirements.

Selected Contributions:

• Collaborated with operations management team and completed labor standards on time and increased hourly pick rate by 200% (i.e., from 140 to 280 picks per hour)

• Increased throughput handle by 35% (i.e., from 780 to 1050 cartons per hour)

• Improved labor efficiency by 22% (i.e., from 90% to 110%)

• Saved Rs30,000 by using existing inventory in racking projects

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INTERN Summer 2007

Hindustan Shipyard Limited,Visakhapatnam, India

Performed Time studies and set labor standards for better utilization of workers. Eliminated unwanted activities and reduced the cycle time of trailer assembly process. Evaluated and suggested measures for continuous process improvement and efficiency for workers and facilities. Implemented Line balancing techniques and allocated uniform workloads to workers and facilities. Performed manpower planning and /forecasting for better budget allocations. Assessed and improved working environment for better safety and good working conditions.

Selected Contributions:

• Reduced labor by 25% through better Line Balancing (i.e., from 4 to 3 employees/assembly)

• Reduced cycle time of assembly process by 20% (i.e., from 45 hours to 36 hours/assembly)

• Minimized lead time for parts inventory by 10% (saved approximately 2 hours/assembly)

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external operation processes.

• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.

• Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making.

• Adaptability: Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations.

• Cross-functional knowledge: Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization.

• Delivers Results: Demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities. Sets and communicates high standards for achievement.

• Process Improvement: Uses SPC, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Logistics organization.

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EDUCATION ANDCREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering08/2008-06/2010

AUBURNUNIVERSITY-Auburn, Alabama

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Production Industrial Engineering

GITAM UNIVERSITY- Visakhapatnam, India

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Decision Based Six-Sigma

Green Belt Training

Supply Chain Management & Manufacturing

Simulation Modeling Analysis

Lean production

Auto CAD, MS Office Suit, Solid Works, Pro E, SPSS, ARENA and Mini Tab.

MEMBERSHIP &ASSOCIATIONS

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

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