KARTHIKEYAN RAVICHANDRAN

OBJECTIVE:

Desire the Challenging Position of Mechanical Engineer to Design Sequence of Operations and Work Flow to Improve Efficiencies in Company's Plant and Production Facilities.

ACADEMIC DETAILS:

B.E (Mechanical Engineering) from Dr. M.G. R Engg college, Anna University, Chennai in 2002 2006 with 67%

XII Standard (HSC) from Town higher sec. School Kumbakonam, Thanjore Dt, in 2002 with 80.33%

X Standard (SSLC) from Town higher sec. School Kumbakonam, Thanjore Dt, in 2000 with 85.20%

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS:

A Mechanical Engineering Graduate with 2.8 Years of extensive experience in managing manufacturing operations encompassing Industrial Engineering.

A keen strategist and planner with skills in conceptualizing and effecting process initiatives to enhance design engineering, plant efficiency, productivity, maximum utilization of manpower & Equipments for continuous improvement.

Experienced in Methods study and Productivity Improvement.

Experienced in implementing Standardized work chart and Standardized work combination table and expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of Labour Hours, production cost, raw materials and consumption.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques which includes Time & Method Study Establishment of Work Standards, Performance standards or Production norms, Standard time, Capacity workout.

Productivity Improvement through Value stream Mapping, work flow analysis, reducing / eliminating Non value added activities through Process Analysis.

Line Balancing through workstation Design of various sections of Manufacturing Lines.

Develop Implement and Monitor Operational performance indicators Via Yield, Cycle Time & PDCA cycle with Corrective & Preventive Actions.

Plant Layout and Optimizing the floor area by Re layout and Part flow study.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Flextronics Technologies (I) Pvt., Ltd, Chennai                                                                   July 2008 Present

Industrial Engineer

Role:

* Involved in Design engineering during new product development.

* Improve the flow of products and materials by decreasing cycle times and eliminating bottlenecks.

* Improve OEE in Turrets , Press Brakes & Power Presses Machines in Fabrication area.

* Eliminate waste through the application of lean practices throughout the enterprise.

* Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

* Develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.

* Improve Capacity in Paint shop, Assembly & Integration area through Motion.

* Improve Productivity in Paint shop, Assembly & Integration area through eliminating wastes through Motion Kaizens.

* Implementing Con Con system in Paint shop , Assembly & Integration area.

* To design material handling equipments to avoid rejections & Ergonomics during process movements.

* To Improve productivity by means of Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED etc.,

* To set up line based on Customer fore cost and Quoted hours.

* To train the team members by means of establishing standardized work chart.

* To estimate the crew size (manpower utilization) through value stream mapping.

* To conduct training classes for the co-workers.

Achievements:

* Lean Green Belt certified.

* Won cash award for Improve Productivity 30% in Integration area

* Won certificate for Lean basics I & II, Standardized work.

* Won Ist prize award for Implementing Poke yoke in Process line.

B. TVS Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd, Chennai.                                                                   Jun 2006 July 2008

Engineer - Manufacturing And Systems Engineering

Role:

* Involved in Design engineering during new product development.

* Improve the flow of products and materials by decreasing cycle times and eliminating bottlenecks.

* Conduct optimization and capacity analysis to drive improvement products and support new business.

* Eliminate waste through the application of lean practices throughout the enterprise.

* Reduce waste motion through the proper design of the work environment.

* Review the day to day outputs, prepare an analysis and take countermeasures.

* Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

* Develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.

* To train the team members by means of establishing standardized work chart.

* To estimate the crew size (manpower utilization) through value stream mapping.

* To conduct training classes for the co-workers.

* Involving Kaizen, SGA, & CFT during improvements.

* To prepare Factory Layout and assembly Line layout .

Achievements:

* Was a part of the CFT team which was involved in enhancing the productivity of the small car Sub-cell. (The Throughput per shift went up by 30% in this sub cell after completion of the project).

* Implementation of Poke -Yokes in Weighing and Mixing Areas.

* Improving Productivity in the Weighing area (Output increased from 7 to 11 mixes per shift ).

* Was involved in the introduction & Implementation of Kanban system .

* Won Cash Award for improving Production from 70% to 86% through motion KAIZENT.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and related specifications.

* Work with Procurement and Quality Teams as needed to develop and meet all safety and quality requirements.

* Evaluate and authorize process design changes, specification and drawing releases, and coordinate such activities with customer technical teams.

* Evaluate and write Corrective Action Reports, and follow through on implementation of rework and process changes.

* Work closely with Engineering, Production supervisors, and Suppliers, etc. to drive continuous improvements to existing product lines in a manufacturing environment. This will include:

1. Promote Lean philosophy and techniques to all levels of plant personnel.

2. Work with teams to provide lean tools to meet manufacturing objectives.

3. Implement systems for efficiency and quality improvement. To aid work cell.

4. layout, design, development and implementation of cell-based manufacturing.

5. Lead process mapping and Kaizen events for product lines.

6. Create and maintain standard work process documentation and visual work instructions.

7. Design tool/fixture equipment requirements, specifications and budgets.

8. Establish equipment requirements, specifications and budgets.

9. Support day to day operations.

10. Work with all teams and departments in a manner that supports the production plan and the Customers delivery requirements.

11. Identify barriers to successful production, and help drive the push toward resolution and elimination of those barriers.

12. Help develop and maintain applicable product measures such as on time delivery, inventory, lead times, etc.

Ready To Relocate : Any Where In India.

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