Abhilash B. Email & Phone Number

With a Master's in Aerospace Engineering from Wright State University, my tenure at Baxter International was marked by driving Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to elevate production efficiency. My commitment to operational excellence was realized through strategic implementation of process improvements, notably reducing non-conformances and strengthening safety protocols.Our collaborative efforts led to the successful application of aerospace engineering principles within manufacturing processes, achieving enhanced safety and reliability. Armed with certifications in Operational Excellence and Six Sigma, my expertise in Ansys Fluent facilitated the alignment of product design with advanced engineering concepts, underscoring an unwavering dedication to innovation and quality in the aerospace sector.

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  Manufacturing Engineer

  Baxter International Inc.

  Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 - Batesville, Indiana, United States

  Strategized and implemented Lean/ Six Sigma principles and methodologies to support production processes, and product design, reduce wastage, and improve production efficiency. Created PFMEA, Safety FMEA, and Risk Assessment and controls for the new product to reduce NCMRs and impacts on business and production line processes.Developed KPIs and value stream mapping to improve process flow and updated job instructions for improving manufacturing processes based on production capabilities.Participated and conducted KAIZEN events to implement lean methods for standardized work, 5S, and floor management to ensure timely decision-making.Updated job instructions or production process sheets immediately to avoid downtime for operators and based on design changes and assembly requirements.Coordinated and supported the core design team to evaluate the DFMEA and support design changes for continuous product improvement. Designed parts and tools required for production on the work floor in compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards.Verified existing parts design based on GD&T to support the Quality Control team in case of any arising NCMR issues.Participated in production line improvement processes accompanied by safety for operators based on OSHA regulations.