Abhi

10/21/2014
Peoria, IL

Position Desired

Manufacturing Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

Objective
To work in a dynamic and challenging environment, where I can effectively utilize my skills and experience and hopefully gain new skills and knowledge.

Education
• Bradley University, Peoria, IL; May 2012
Masters in Manufacturing Engineering, GPA: 3.5/4.0
• Jawaharlal Nehru and Technological University, Hyderabad, INDIA; April 2008
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.6/4.0

Professional Summary
• Currently Working as Process Control Engineer at Caterpillar Inc.
• 8 Months of work experience as Manufacturing & Quality Engineer Intern at Cast Technologies
• 10 Months of work experience in Satyam BPO as Manufacturing Engineer.
• Adept in using the design software: Solid Works, Pro-E, AutoCAD, VisMockup, Factory-CAD
• Efficient in applying Lean Manufacturing principles, PFMEA, DOE, 8D, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, TPS, SPC, DFM principle.
• Strong Knowledge In understanding and application of APQP and PPAP .
• Proficient in applying Six Sigma Principles and Tools to improve the processes.
• Proficient in NC programming.
• Hands on Experience on CNC Machines.
• Strong Analytical and Trouble Shooting Skills.
• Collaborate well with all levels of Management and Production Employees.
• Six SIGMA Green belt and Lean Management certified.

Professional Experiences

Caterpillar Inc, Mossville, IL May 2012 – Present
Process Control/Supplier Quality Engineer

• Responsible for the supplier's processes from design concept to the end of product life.
• Develop current and new supplier base to follow APQP Process to improve quality and timely delivery of parts.
• Review PPAP documentation, Process FMEA, Process Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Capability studies, SPC, Gage R&R Analysis and Corrective Action reports.
• Perform 8 D analysis and lead root cause investigation actions to reduce and minimize supplier quality defects (PPM)
• Developing suppliers with regard to root cause analysis and factual findings. Working directly with suppliers by issuing supplier corrective action requests (SCAR). Reviewing corrective action submissions, preventive action submissions, up to the verification of closure.
• Monitoring Supplier process changes and drive the Process Change Notification system providing communication and getting approval of the concerned facilities..
• Handled Tier 1 Resource Outsourcing Project ensuring smooth transition of 400 parts from a single Tier 1 source to multiple Suppliers, identifying new resources and providing training In APQP and PPAP submission process and ensuring communication between cross functional organizations.
• Facilitate communication between Cat Design Engineering, Receiving Facility Manufacturing and Suppliers for the development of product design improvements and improve product quality.
• Conducting supplier audits and identifying repeated quality issues by supplier and maintain supplier quality score card and recommend suppliers for qualification and /or disqualification based upon quality performance.

Cast Technologies, Peoria, IL May 2011 – Dec 2011
Quality Engineer Intern
• Developed detailed Inspection and Work instructions on Foundry procedures.
• Developed Process FMEA and Control plans for casting and machining processes.
• Reduced customer rejections on oil pans by 20% using corrective actions and continuous improvement projects.
• Created and maintained online Corrective Action Report system.
• Driven project to reduce internal foundry scrap rate, by collecting daily rejection data and analyzing the data regularly and developing work instructions and corrective actions.
• Initiated and lead Six Sigma DMAIC project to reduce the Molding defect percentage from 31% to 6.5 %.
• Performed Kaizen and 5S activities.
• Conducted Internal Quality Audits as per ISO 9001 regulations.

Bradley University, Peoria, IL June 2010 - May 2011
Graduate Research Assistant
• Worked as Graduate Teaching Assistant for Process Engineering Course under Dr Ye Li, Associate Professor IMET Department.
• Provided Research support to Dr Joseph Chen, Department Chair IMET.
• Hands on Experience on CNC Cincinnati Milacron Machine, Injection Molding, Welding, and CMM.
• Worked on Injection Molding Machines.
• Conducted Workshops to demon...

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