Hi, I'm Sanjeev Sankaran, an accomplished R&D, Tooling, and Manufacturing Engineer with over 25 years of hands-on experience in driving engineering advancements and optimizing production workflows. My expertise lies in coordinating tool and part revisions, gauge adjustments, and ensuring quality in collaboration with external suppliers and internal teams.My educational journey began at NTTF Technical Center in Dharwad, India, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Tool and Die Making. This foundational training was supplemented with a Certificate in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting from NTTF Electronic Center, Bangalore. Further honing my skills, I completed a PRO E-Basic Course at California State University, Fullerton, and achieved a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, signifying my commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency.Professionally, I've had the privilege of contributing to several leading organizations. At ORMCO in Brea, California, as an R&D Engineer, I have played a crucial role in developing novel medical technologies, strategizing across R&D, Manufacturing, and Sales to drive business growth. My focus has always been on ensuring seamless production and assembly of groundbreaking products, aligning teams, and meeting both internal and external customer expectations.Previously, as a Tooling Engineer at ORMCO, Pomona, and Eagle Products Inc., Ontario, California, I crafted meticulous blueprints for new tool designs and led the development of prototypes. My approach to quality assurance, team supervision, and enhancing assembly-line methodologies has consistently yielded significant productivity improvements.My role as a Manufacturing Engineer, Manager, and CNC Programmer at California Machine Specialties in Chino, California, saw me analyze technical drawings, author CNC programs, and lead teams to achieve over a 40% surge in production. My career's early stages included impactful stints as a Tool Room Team Leader in Bangalore, India, and in Tijuana, Mexico.My core competencies span Manufacturing and Tooling Engineering, Mechanical Design, Product Development, and more. I am proficient in various technical skills, including CAD/CAM, Mastercam, and SolidWorks. I pride myself on my ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and creatively solve problems, qualities that have been instrumental in my journey as a leader in the engineering field.