Kaushik J Prakash, M.Eng Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

JSS-1 (Joint Support Ship) - National Shipbuilding Strategy Program (NSS) - Vancouver Shipyard (VSY)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

-Increased the efficiency of Inventory system developing and executing lean processes, monitoring outputs, KPI’s and training staff - Led 10+ projects through all phases of project life cycle involving manufacturing of custom cable bus systems and electrical enclosures, ranging from $2M to $10M- Reduced average lead-time for product data package by 85%, from 2 weeks to 2 days- Calculated quantity take-offs and performed estimation for projects with overall sales value of $50M-… Show more -Increased the efficiency of Inventory system developing and executing lean processes, monitoring outputs, KPI’s and training staff - Led 10+ projects through all phases of project life cycle involving manufacturing of custom cable bus systems and electrical enclosures, ranging from $2M to $10M- Reduced average lead-time for product data package by 85%, from 2 weeks to 2 days- Calculated quantity take-offs and performed estimation for projects with overall sales value of $50M- Created and reviewed work orders, process checklists, drawings packages, QC documents, BOM and standardized production processes- Designed aluminum electrical enclosures and cable bus using sheet metal using Autodesk Inventor, programmed and operated CNC equipment including laser etcher, turret punch Show less

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Successfully planned, monitored, and delivered projects involving manufacturing of aluminum & steel tools and improved delivery time by 30%- Streamlined vendor management and improved the average vendor lead time by 20%- Managed the procurement of parts and materials for CNC Machines from local and overseas (Asia and USA and issued Purchase Orders- Prepared cost estimations and take-offs for projects, ranging from $0.25M to $3M- Effectively managed all clients’ expectations… Show more - Successfully planned, monitored, and delivered projects involving manufacturing of aluminum & steel tools and improved delivery time by 30%- Streamlined vendor management and improved the average vendor lead time by 20%- Managed the procurement of parts and materials for CNC Machines from local and overseas (Asia and USA and issued Purchase Orders- Prepared cost estimations and take-offs for projects, ranging from $0.25M to $3M- Effectively managed all clients’ expectations, deliverables and communicated to keep projects on track and resolve any issues or challenge- Organized and led weekly status meeting for projects with the production team, reviewing progress, identifying risks and determining next step-Spearheaded monthly Kaizen days for improving inventory management system, resulting in reduction of the lead time for spare part orders by 20% in one year Show less

British Columbia, Canada

- Used SolidWorks and PDM to create detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings and Bill of Materials for project requirements- Created 3D renderings, design packages and product data sheets for internal and external stakeholders

British Columbia, Canada

- Worked at the Advanced Bio-fabrication Laboratory, The University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus.- My role was to design essential components required in the research and fabricate via 3-D printing. It also involved testing the working models and validating the design.Awarded A+ grade by Professor for achievements.

Panaji Area, India

- Designed the mechanical components of autonomous surface water vehicle which is used for mapping shallow rivers.- Consulted with my supervisor and managed the mechanical design and analysis of autonomous surface water vehicle for research purposes

Panaji Area, India

- Spearheaded the design and fabrication of a humanoid robotic arm using composite materials- Presented the product to the management displaying its pick-and-place capabilities

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Student, Robotics

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Mechanical Engineering, 8.95 Out Of 10