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United States

United States

Peachtree City, Georgia, United States

Cooper Lighting provides lighting, LED, and control solutions to commercial, industrial, residential, retail, and utility markets. It is a business unit of Signify, a world leader in lighting. Revenues are approximately $1.4B.* Managed projects for the WaveLinx and Greengate brands in the CLS Controls Group. * Projects included entering, checking, and managing details for Engineering Change Notices (ECN), completing designs, maintaining document control processes, controlling… Show more Cooper Lighting provides lighting, LED, and control solutions to commercial, industrial, residential, retail, and utility markets. It is a business unit of Signify, a world leader in lighting. Revenues are approximately $1.4B.* Managed projects for the WaveLinx and Greengate brands in the CLS Controls Group. * Projects included entering, checking, and managing details for Engineering Change Notices (ECN), completing designs, maintaining document control processes, controlling documents / revisions, creating / maintaining BOMs, setting up part numbers, creating labels, controlling part number revisions, changing components in products for cost management purposes, and discontinuing products.* Provided high quality technical support and expert guidance for a global multi-functional team of 65+ members. Team included engineering, marketing, sales, development, and R&D teams as well as vendors and suppliers in China, Malasia, Mexico, and India. Assisted with project planning and scheduling. * Supported another sustaining engineer with spec sheets, e-catalog releases, new product development (NPD) releases, and new product launches. * Verified software and reviewed design documents from the supplier side; ensured quality and compliance with industry standards.* Coordinated design and manufacturing changes with vendors as well as internal plants and distribution centers.* Supported the customer service department with answers to technical questions regarding products, installations, and field service issues.* Reviewed technical documentation and procedures created by the controls group according to NEMA standards. Maintained project documentation and communicated with project stakeholders. * Led projects as needed for technical changes due to supply chain constraints. Show less

Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States

Johnson Controls produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings. This site is a 300K SF warehouse that distributes products to retailers, distributors, and electrical contractors. * Reported to the Director of Logistics and Distribution. As the only project engineer onsite, improved operations in the areas of workflow, workforce management, and inventory management.* Studied process flowcharts, conducted time studies, and recommended process improvements. * Used… Show more Johnson Controls produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings. This site is a 300K SF warehouse that distributes products to retailers, distributors, and electrical contractors. * Reported to the Director of Logistics and Distribution. As the only project engineer onsite, improved operations in the areas of workflow, workforce management, and inventory management.* Studied process flowcharts, conducted time studies, and recommended process improvements. * Used workflow automation tools to streamline processes to save time and focus on our highest priorities.* Conducted time studies for all inbound and outbound activity; set engineering standards for maximum utilization of the production facility. * Created dashboards of inbound and outbound processes on Power Bi for better data visualization.* Used Chronos to establish balanced workloads and to reduce indirect labor time throughout the facility.* Improved inventory slotting and increased picking activity from 25% to 50%.* Supported operations management team to calculate budget and labor costs. * Converted all SOPs into one standard ODS (visual graphic format) to improve production capability.* Trained associates as needed to create finished goods to maintain 100% satisfaction with customers like Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowes. * Synchronized maintenance requests, HR staffing requests, IT support, and operations “To-Do” actions on Microsoft Teams using Microsoft’s Power Automation tool, SharePoint, and Forms to increase efficiency and productivity of the entire operations team. Show less

Peachtreecity, Ga

Panasonic Automotive is the premier manufacturer of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems – audio, video, and navigation. Customers include Ford, GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and BMW. Revenues exceed $2B.* Tested quality on infotainment systems (AM, FM, Sirius XM, Bluetooth, navigation, CD) for BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Ford cars and trucks. Wrote reports and executed, interpreted, and evaluated validation documents.* Used controller area network (CAN) protocols… Show more Panasonic Automotive is the premier manufacturer of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems – audio, video, and navigation. Customers include Ford, GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and BMW. Revenues exceed $2B.* Tested quality on infotainment systems (AM, FM, Sirius XM, Bluetooth, navigation, CD) for BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Ford cars and trucks. Wrote reports and executed, interpreted, and evaluated validation documents.* Used controller area network (CAN) protocols, generated test plans, wrote test cases on features and tests manually, data analysis, prepare reports by collecting, analyzing data, vehicle testing, test matrices, debugging issues, failure analysis and resolution, creating RTC issues, issue verifications once issues are fixed, work instructions and procedures from client requirements and industry standards.* Examined testing fixtures and procedures for adherence to the specific requirements.* Provided training to new test engineers as required. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Education record

Skills Inventory * Trilingual (English, Hindi, Gujarati) » U.S. Citizen * SAP, JDA, SQL, C, MATLAB, SAS, Team Center, Fortran, Bartender.