SUMMARY:

• 10 yrs of extensive experience in Lean manufacturing such as 5S, Confidential, Poke - Yoke, Yamazumi, Kanban, Andon and JIT
• Expert level knowledge in value stream mapping and layout design & auditing
• Sound Knowledge of supply chain and logistics and implemented methodologies like PFEP (Plan For Every Part)
• Extensive knowledge in ergonomics and safety regulations like OSHA, NIOSH and EPA regulations.
• Expertise in Work station design, material flow, works flow and resource management.
• Well versed with developing Standardized work sheets, conducting Cycle time & Takt time analysis and Time & Motion studies for the process Assembly line.
• Certified train the trainer for Confidential implementation, and facilitation
• Working knowledge and understanding on concepts like Six sigma, TQM, APQP and RPS
• Extensive knowledge and experience in creating and maintenance of Confidential
• Sound experience in providing support and improvement of end to end manufacturing of the Diesel engine assembly line.
• Good knowledge of PLM, PDM, CAM, CAD.
• Hands on experience in designing tools & fixtures and conveyors systems for stream lining the material flow.
• Experience in designing layout, structure and various machine components; exposure working with ProE/CREO, Solidworks and Autocad 2D & 3D in tool and part design.
• Subject Matter Expert in Lean and Implementation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• MRB and Quality analysis
• Supplier quality, corrective actions and Confidential
• Lean manufacturing implementation and .

• Design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Layout planning and architecture.
• Assembly line and conveyor design.
• Safety and ergonomics.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Designing software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Mech. desktop, AutoCAD Mech, CATIA V5, ProE, Solidworks, Teamcenter

Supporting software: Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Adobe Photoshop

Domain Knowledge: Product Lifecycle management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), 5S and Confidential, Valuestream mapping, kanban

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Lean Manufacturing SME

Responsibilities:

• Confidential, implementation and facilitation.
• Program manager for a new product line to ensure better collaboration between different departments to acquire better OTTR.
• Capability studies and process optimization for different product lines.
• Planning, facilitation and implementation of merging two different facilities into one with better ergonomic, EH&S and value stream.
• Creating standards for scrap reduction and reprocessing methodologies.
• Material review board inventory Maintenance and disposition.
• Data analysis for monthly operational reviews.
• Maintain Quality section of the Visual ERP system.
• Setting up of Confidential for the various levels of supply chain.
• Introduced SPQC process into the manufacturing environment.
• Creating standard work for manufacture and repair.
• Complete layout audit of the facility adhering to safety standards
• Layout design for introduction of new technology and automation.
• Management and support of work teams involving both contractors and in house maintenance personnel.

Confidential, Anderson, SC

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as an lean manufacturing engineer for Confidential Body Company focusing on layout setup and functionality
• Layout planning and setup
• Setting up plant metrics
• Kanban determination and size
• Material handling setup and value streams
• Workstation setup including tool design and single piece flow
• BOM modification and cross checking
• Analyze and assist trim operations including testing of fit ups for prototypes.
• 3D and 2D Layout design
• Design of part identification systems.

Confidential, Greenville, SC

Lean Manufacturing SME

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a Lean manufacturing engineer for Confidential focusing on implementing lean philosophy in to the work environment
• Confidential, implementation and facilitation.
• Preparing standard work sheets and the operators to the standard processes.
• Introduced single piece flow in various work stations eliminating batch process and over production
• Designed assembly line system for the pellet gate line consigning to the lean philosophy
• Setting up of Confidential for the various levels of supply chain.
• Introduced Confidential process into the manufacturing environment.
• Creating value stream maps poke-yoke systems and yamazumi for various areas

Confidential, Greenville, SC

Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and monitoring Bill of Materials for various Confidential Marine Engine Models
• Product cost management and Cost Data Acquisition.
• Part procurement and material handling Integration for pilot engine builds.
• Inter team collaboration on supermodel ProE and JT models.
• Estimating lead time and engine build timeline tracking.
• Part fit up and assembly analysis.

Confidential, Houston, TX

Healthcare Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the seven core Army values to accomplish challenging tasks on a daily basis
• Develop and refine time management and organizational skills to ensure success in every given task

Confidential, Malvern, PA

Design engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a Design engineer for Confidential, a privately owned engineering contracting company that mainly focuses on heat exchanger design and commercial constructions
• Design of various components of a heat exchanger.
• Design of layout and structure of the heat exchanger.
• Understanding the heat flow requirements and developing the flow structure.
• Calculating load calculations both mechanical and thermal.
• Support and suggest changes in the current layout to accommodate the heat exchanger and its accessories.
• Error proofing layout drawing for any drafting errors and any other changes that the client wanted in the final stages.
• Errors proofing layout plan developed by the architect by comparing it with the site and identify the necessary constraints.
• Develop the BOM (bill of materials) and make sure that stay in budget and stay according to the client standards.
• Conduct continuous quality checks during construction.
• Train any new employees hired.

Confidential, Rocky Mount, NC

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as a Manufacturing Engineer in Confidential
• Support and improvement of Assembly, Test, Paint and Upfit areas of the Diesel engine assembly line.
• Applying lean manufacturing principles and processes like Confidential, Confidential 5S and JIT.
• Preparing standardized work combination charts, time & motion studies and cycle time analysis for the workstations.
• Designing tools & fixtures that assist the smooth operation of the work stations.
• Resolving Safety and Ergonomic issues.
• Layout planning and processing.
• Participated and lead Confidential projects on various workstations.
• Resolved safety and ergonomic issue at the engine manual load station in the test area.
• Develop standardized work sheets and conduct cycle time analysis for the process Assembly line
• Layout planning & rebalancing: Rebalancing and redesigning the layout on the assembly line in order to optimize the throughput and enhance safety requirements.
• Design and documentation of special tools (sockets and extensions for preset torque wrenches).
• Organizing inventory based on the Economic order quantities and set minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Work with the suppliers in optimizing their package quantities to optimize storage space and material transfer.