Highlights:

Skills:Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Auto CAD, Design, Project Management, Process Improvement, Quality Management System, 5S, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Design of Experiments

Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op 08/2017 - 01/2018
JD Norman Industries, Winchester, Indiana United States
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Worked in the department of Quality Engineering and Lean Manufacturing
• Written and maintained operating procedures, standards, routing flow guides and deployed CFM (Continuous Flow Manufacturing), lean manufacturing and statistic control (SPC) on high volume production. • Modified manufacturing lines using Poka Yoke (Mistake Proofing), prevented misloading, improved quality and productivity. • Directed the TS 16949 and ISO 14001 external audit with the required evidences. • Designed, trained, and implemented a 5S auditing system to improve plant organization and housekeeping. • Directed Value Stream Mapping projects and implemented one piece flow and JIT (Just In Time). • Developed the sequence of operations to manufacture the hardware component from the engineering design and led the new product launch with PPAP, PFMEA and APQP procedure and documentation. • Trained the technicians and line operators on OSHA, ASQ and TS/ISO standards with weekly team development programs. • Developed preventive maintenance schedules and maintained high Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). • Supervised the materials handling, materials management, tooling requirements and test techniques.--
Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern 05/2017 - 08/2017
JD Norman Industries, Winchester, Indiana United States
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Worked in the department of Quality Engineering and Lean Manufacturing
• Guided the quality auditors in using measurement equipment systems (Gages, OMM, CMM, Shadow Machine) and monitoring the quality of WIP, finished products and corresponding SPC sheets in quality assurance. • Supported the manufacturing and maintenance teams with changes in production equipment programing for updates in the engineering design drawings and carefully surveyed the process for successful implementation on the shop floor • Conducted regular process capability and cost metrics for process improvement and quality improvement projects • Supported the production scheduling, shipping, receiving and purchasing teams with the real-time data of inventory, raw material, Work in process and purchase orders. • Implemented 5S and conducted daily safety walks in office work stations, warehouse and shop floor, for accident prevention • Executed 8D and root cause analysis for internal and external quality issues • Documented the improvement actions and updating the standard operating procedures in ERP system--
Executive Engineer & Project Manager 06/2015 - 07/2016
Watersports Simple India Pvt Ltd, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh India
Industry: Entertainment and Service
Led a team of 23 employees from diverse fields and worked cross functionally in a start-up with resource management and DFSS. Responsible for maintaining 100% OEE and six sigma level safety operations with preventive and corrective actions. Worked with 3PL for efficient logistics and developed value-added warehousing and distribution (VAWD).
• Led a team of 23 employees from diverse fields and worked cross functionally in a start-up with resource management and DFSS. • Responsible for maintaining 100% OEE and six sigma level safety operations with preventive and corrective actions. • Worked with 3PL for efficient logistics and developed value-added warehousing and distribution (VAWD) • Practiced contract negotiations, multisite operations and strongly exercised process improvement, with Kaizen and Kanban tools • Responsible for asset management, customs compliance, inventory control, internal quality audits, labor relations, organizational development, operating budget, global aspects of supply chain logistics. • Planned and executed 2 promotion events that together had a participation of 120k, where my project management, resource management and strategic planning contributed for the success • Responsible for day-to-day decisions. Identified risks and ensured appropriate strategies were in place • Experience in dealing with tariff rating, ocean, land and air freight, customs compliance.--
Manufacturing Intern 05/2013 - 07/2013
Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh India
Industry: Manufacturing
Worked on prototype design and created detailed drawings from solid models with computer aided manufacturing for various fabrication techniques (CNC/manual machining, welding, sheet metal forming). Worked with teams of lean manufacturing and total quality management & gained knowledge of mechanical drawing, GD&T, and metrology design in manufacturing high volume mechanical parts. Played an active role in employee safety training and implemented ISO 9001:2008, and OSHAS 18001:2007 standards
• Worked on prototype design and created detailed drawings from solid models with computer aided manufacturing for various fabrication techniques (CNC/manual machining, welding, sheet metal forming) • Worked with teams of lean manufacturing and total quality management & gained knowledge of mechanical drawing, GD&T, and metrology design in manufacturing high volume mechanical parts • Played an active role in employee safety training and implemented ISO 9001:2008, and OSHAS 18001:2007 standards--

K L University 07/2011 - 05/2015
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Electronics and Comunications
Minor:VLSI Technology
I have a bachelor degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, with specialization in VLSI Technology.

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