Aakaash K. Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, United States

Led and designed a key manufacturing process of cladding panels involving precision tools like Keil drills and anchors, CNC machine, and torque screw guns for undercutting holes and anchoring C-clips to the panels Established a Poka-Yoke process for a zero-visibility and high-risk operation through thorough testing and research Created manufacturing routings defining several operations and their sequence, work centers, and labor in NetSuite Led a Capex project of dispensing system which would significantly cut supply chain costs by 84% with ROI on equipment in 11 days of production Reviewed engineering drawings to build prototypes and collaborated with design teams to provide DFM feedback and improve manufacturability Conducted time studies to measure cycle times, identify areas of improvement, and reduce downtime Created engineering specifications for purchase of new equipment that would improve the OEE and ergonomics Revised and updated old manufacturing instructions with safer, simpler and standardized work instructions

• Creating Manufacturing Instructions, checklists for machine operation, and PFMEAs• Supporting qualification of new equipment, Commissioning and SAT of new tools• Optimizing material flow for incoming and outgoing materials by collaborating with support groups. Material planning and purchasing • Assessing quality of cathode and anode laminated material. IQC support• Identifying process and quality issues, determining root causes and resolving with cross functional teams

Fremont, California, United States

• Working on novel manufacturing processes and running pilot-scale trials to assess manufacturability for state-of-the-art technology. • Conducting analytical tests, measuring, and recording data using defined tools and software. • Participating in lean manufacturing and six sigma activities by continuously refining the process, ensuring quality.• Operating complex manufacturing equipment, understanding manifest codes, and work instructions, contributing to a standardized work process. Participating in Continuous Improvement and 5S activities.• Escalating functional and process failures, health, and safety concerns, to the appropriate support groups and leaders for process improvement.

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor'S Degree (Honours), Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General