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Plymouth, Michigan, United States

● Developed and implemented standard workstations and optimized floor layouts for injection molding operations, enhancing ergonomic design and equipment placement by streamlining workflow which improved operational efficiency by 15%.● Spearheaded capacity planning initiatives, ensuring seamless production schedules and maximizing resource utilization, leading to a 12% increase in production efficiency by improving workflow and better aligning resources with production needs.● Created detailed process documentation and assembly instructions for complex new assemblies, ensuring consistent and high-quality manufacturing outcomes with a 10% reduction in error rates.● Formulated and implemented precise micro-manufacturing plans by analyzing production workflows and identifying areas for improvement, developed fixture concepts that accelerated assembly times by 20% while maintaining high standards.● Designed packaging solutions for in-progress and completed products, oversaw buyoff procedures, and integrated these solutions into Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory management, leading to a 15% reduction in material handling time.● Saved $500,000 by implementing a cost-saving strategy for packaging, optimizing material usage and reducing waste.● Engineered warehouse layout designs by analyzing material flow patterns and storage requirements to optimize material movement and storage, leading to a 17% improvement in operational effectiveness.● Improved team communication and collaboration through regular cross-functional meetings, boosting team productivity by 25%.

Portage, Michigan, United States

● Detected and documented 50 manufacturing defects via video analysis, achieving a high accuracy rate of 95% in sensor performance testing, thereby enhancing product reliability.● Created and compiled a comprehensive dataset of 1,000 unique cases for smart sensor training and model refinement, improving automated defect detection capabilities.● Designed five multi-angular camera holders, reducing design iteration time by 30% through SolidWorks optimization, increasing efficiency in product development.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

● Implemented the 5S methodology to improve organization and cleanliness, resulting in a 20% reduction in workplace accidents by establishing consistent standards and reducing hazards.● Reduced idle time by 10% through advanced scheduling techniques, enhancing production flow and minimizing downtime by better aligning resource allocation with operational needs.● Attained a 12% increase in production yield by consistently capturing and improving quality data, leading to better processes.● Achieved a 15% reduction in scrap rates and a 10% decrease in new material usage by applying statistical process control methods to monitor and optimize production processes.● Performed continuous process reviews and root cause analyses to resolve production issues, ensuring high reliability and maintaining quality standards through proactive problem-solving.● Reduced space-related bottlenecks by 20% by optimizing workflows and reconfiguring layouts, improving overall efficiency and streamlining production processes

Hyderabad Area, India

• Managed end-to-end engineering activities, including design, development, documentation, testing, and benchmarking, resulting in a notable 15% reduction in development cycle time through streamlined processes.• Successfully redesigned powertrain and suspension components, resulting in a significant weight reduction of approximately 20 kg and directly contributing to a 10% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency.• Conducted rigorous quality checks on components, ensuring dimensional accuracy in compliance with engineering drawings and achieving an impressive 99.5% component conformance rate, demonstrating stringent quality control practices.• Actively participated in production processes, consistently seeking opportunities for fabrication process enhancements and quality improvements, resulting in a 12% reduction in defect rates and an 8% increase in production efficiency.• Created and implemented work instructions, process maps, and production schedules, resulting in a remarkable 48% reduction in makespan and a simultaneous 30% increase in production throughput through optimized manufacturing workflows.• Employed ANSYS software for comprehensive chassis analysis, including crash tests and torsional analyses, leading to the enhancement of chassis structural integrity and a remarkable 15% improvement in crash test performance.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mentoring a team of 10 members to design and develop steering, braking systems and to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, ergonomics, manufacturability and serviceability for commercial go-kart.

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering