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●Design, develop, implement continuous improvement opportunities including capital equipment and secondary tooling●Design and developed new equipment and process using the concept of lean manufacturing●Trained operators and supervisor to use new system and communicated with them to understand and improve the processes●Accurately documented SOPs, training materials, and work instructions for different machines with detailed instructions guideline●Actively participated in development of new Andon system and modified system while considering problems of the current system in the plant to work towards improved cycle time and decrement in downtime●Implemented and introduced the 5S concept on the production floor, optimizing efficiency and organization to improve overall productivity.

● Attained high productivity while working within tight timelines whilst being highly flexible, organized and prioritizing workload effectively and efficiently in a timely manner● Instrumental in the reduction of cycle time and creating man-machine charts to optimize workforce efficiency with tact and timeliness● Performed routine downtime analysis, specifically looking deep into Pareto charts to identify the root cause of breakdown● Coordinated multiple projects that support Operational Excellence ● Implemented and ensured compliance with all operating procedures, processes and policies● Coordinated routine communications with staff, internal departments in an empathetic, efficient and timely manner● Duly implemented the failure detection method in welding station of automobile part (cradles and axle assemblies) and carried out inspections to detect problems associated with manufacturing, making recommendations to overcome these issues● Resolved complex issues by determining the needs of the clients and offering favorable solutions● Maintained contact and followed up on problems that required special handling● Accurately documented Prevention Maintenance (PM) charts for different hydroforming dies with detailed instructions guideline● Researched and responded to client inquiries and explained tasks to their satisfaction● Successfully simplified the complex layout of the manufacturing plant using AutoCAD by optimizing different layers and classifying in respective categories; reducing file size by 80%● Effectively conducted multiple run tests and run off for welding production line to manufacture cradles by communicating with the supervisors and manufacturing team; designed a check fixture for the welded parts of the new line

Attained the organizational goals and expectations by continual learning, application of procedures and tasks, as well as meeting or exceeding company needs with genuine passion● Successfully designed and modified 3D models of CNC machines using CREO 3D and SOLIDWORKS software.● Proactively utilized and implemented knowledge of product design, tooling design and assembly to the manufacturing process● Established a strong premise for maintaining satisfactory throughput whilst ensuring that the unique needs of the department are met in a timely, diligent and empathetic fashion● Evaluated and analyzed relevant work functions for various situations in a proactive manner, whilst ensuring adherence to compliance per company guidelines● Facilitated Project Managers and Production Managers to generate solutions related to the design obstacles, while Design Engineering tooling solutions in CNC machines and innovative cutting tools that eliminate costly secondary operations and reduce part process times● Increased quality and efficiency through the continual application of robust and strong work ethic● Exceeded targets, team goals and overall organizational objectives with strong drive and focus● Developed strong functional and operational knowledge throughout the process in a professional and conducive manner● Robustly devised accurate 3D drawings and custom designs as per the requirement of client and simulate for accuracy of the work● Spearheaded vendor selection process and communicated requirements to vendors

• Engaged with mechanical and production department to gain versatile knowledge about the production. • Designed Automatic cement bag loading mechanism and discussed with the design and production team for improvement.• Optimized processes by applying data analysis knowledge to minimise time durations of the loading by around 20%.