Manufacturing Engineer (248365) Bachelors, Masters, Green Belt / Automotive, Chemicals / SolidWorks, Minitab, SAP / Will Relocate

Manufacturing Engineer experienced in optimizing processes, managing capital projects, and driving efficiency using Lean tools and ergonomic improvements. He has a Masters in Engineering and is a Six Sigma Green Belt. He has a proven track record in enhancing productivity and reducing costs in dynamic manufacturing environments. He has a robust portfolio of skills in project management, lean manufacturing, and process optimization. He has made improvements at companies like BorgWarner and ITG Brands, where he has successfully boosted operational efficiencies, reduced costs, and enhanced process flows. He is proficient in using tools like SolidWorks, Minitab, and SAP. These skills, combined with a deep understanding of Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies, allow him to effectively streamline operations and achieve substantial quality improvements. He is looking for a new opportunity to use his skills, education, and experience to make an impact. He is willing to relocate for the right opportunity. He will need sponsorship. His notable experience includes:

• Enhanced End of Line Tester (EOL) efficiency by 7%
• Boosted First Pass Yield (FPY) by 10% via statistical process control (SPC) and SQL data analysis
• Spearheaded capital projects, boosting production efficiency by 10% and reducing costs by 15%.
• Amplified OEE by 8.33% and reduced line starvation by 4.5 hours through bottleneck identification and capacity analysis.
• Diminished scrap/waste by 30% on key contributors
• Reduced work-in-progress (WIP) for modules by 48% through daily data analysis and implementing a pull system,
• Trimmed quality defects by 20% by applying Lean Six Sigma principles to solve filter fall-off issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Raised 5S compliance from 59% to 92%
• Directed a team of four to meticulously analyze production line inefficiencies (Line Balancing), effectively identifying major contributors to machine downtime and increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 9%,
• Elevated process capability index (Cp) from 0.68 to 1.22
• Designed and developed a ‘Hydro-Pneumatic circlip pressing tool with poka-yoke product to reduce cycle time
• by 8 sec.
• Conducted process failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure modes and implemented preventive measures, resulting in a 30% reduction in production errors.
• Engineering Software: SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, ANSYS, HyperMesh, AutoCAD, Fusion360, MATLAB
• Manufacturing & Quality Tools: Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, APQP, GD&T, Kaizen, Process Flows, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process capability analysis, 5S, SMED, VSM, GR&R, ISO9000, Jig and Fixture Design
• Project Management: Proficient in Excel, Jira, Agile Methodology, Cross-functional Team Management
• Data Analysis: Minitab, Power BI, SQL, VBA Code, Excel

• Tier 1 / Tier 2 Mfg.
• Specialty Chemical Mfg. Operations
• Machining Operations
• Foundry Operations
• Hot Rolling Mills
• Heat Treat Operations
• Packaging Assembly
• Printed Circuit Boards / PCB
• QMS – Quality Management System
• Hands-on Quality Lab Experience
• Managing the Quality Lab
• Leading Kaizen Events
• Working With Lean Teams
• Coordinating Lab Activities
• Calibrating Equipment
• 3D Scanner
• Implementing Corrective Actions
• PPM Reduction
• Reducing Manufacturing Cycle Time
• Supplier Validation / Qualification
• Reducing WIP Inventory
• Performing TS Audits
• Creating SOP Training
• Quality Engineering
• Tooling Quality
• Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Setting Up Quality Systems From Scratch
• Cold Starts
• Documenting Initial Submissions
• Using Control Plans
• Poka Yoke Assessments
• DFMEA
• PFMEA
• DOE Design of Experiments
• 5S / 6S
• 8D
• Ishikawa Diagrams
• Establishing Cpk For Process
• New Process Development
• Working with R&D
• Toyota Production Systems
• SQL Database
• Minitab Software
• ERP Software

EDUCATION
• Master in Engineering/ Industrial Management / University of Michigan-Dearborn 2024. / GPA – 3.90/4
• Bachelor of Technology, Automobile Engineering. / GPA- 3.79/4RIT, Shivaji University – Sangli, India / 2020

CERTIFICATIONS
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt International Association for Six Sigma Certification