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ABHISHEK KUMAR
Ahmedabad
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Summary
Perceptive Sr. Engineer with highly developed skills in Automobile Manufacturing. Successful coordinating production line workers, planning orders, implementing quality standards and developing efficient production schedules. Strong and disciplined leader with over 5 years of experience in Manufacturing.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Motherson sumi wiring India Ltd.Ahmedabad
Senior Process & Production Engineer
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Established and Sustained Productivity & Quality Metrics Spearheaded the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and optimize productivity and quality across multiple assembly lines in collaboration with CrossFunctional Teams (CFTs)
- Strategic Production Planning & Workforce Optimization Executed capacity planning, line balancing, and real-time manpower allocation to ensure optimal resource utilization, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- New Product Introduction (NPI) and Process Engineering Coordinated product trials and process design in alignment with micro-level project planning, including setup and operational validation of jigs, fixtures, and specialized tooling to meet quality and cycle time targets.
- Technical Documentation and Process Standardization Authored and maintained manufacturing documentation including Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Operation Process Flow Diagrams (OPFD), Control Plans, Model Matrix, PFMEA, Process Validation Reports, and Fixture Validation Reports as per IATF 16949 requirements.
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Applied Lean methodologies such as Just-In-Time (JIT), SMED, TPM, and waste elimination (TIMWOOD) to reduce cycle time and enhance production flow; conducted time-motion and 4M analysis to drive process improvement initiatives.
- Audit Readiness & Quality Compliance Ensured audit readiness and compliance with IATF 16949, and facilitated internal/external audits including Vendor System Audits (VSA), leading CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and closure of NCs (non-conformities).
- Technical support Provided technical support to the Production team, addressing process issues, driving continuous improvement and ensuring smooth transition from development to mass production.
Suprajit Engineering Ltd.Ahmedabad
Production Engineer
11.2023 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), and Management Information Systems (MIS): Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation and reporting systems to standardize operations and monitor performance metrics.
- Production Planning & Time Study: Conducted detailed time studies and implemented 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) analysis to optimize production workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Process Audits & Non-Value-Added (NVA) Analysis: Performed regular process audits and NVA assessments to identify and eliminate waste, aligning with Lean Manufacturing principles.
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Led the integration of new product processes to meet customer specifications, ensuring seamless transitions from development to production.
- Project Management: Successfully managed the development and implementation of a fuel lid cable project for Honda, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
- Collaborated with suppliers to implement a traceability system, ensuring full compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Contributed to the TPM implementation team, focusing on autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Collaboration: Actively participated in CFTs to address operational challenges and drive process improvements across departments.
- Lean Manufacturing & Safety Initiatives: Implemented line modifications based on time study data, introduced poka-yoke mechanisms to prevent errors, and enhanced safety protocols to reduce incidents.
- Waste Minimization Projects: Led initiatives aimed at reducing material wastage, achieving significant cost savings through process optimization and resource management.
- Production Reporting & Analysis: Compiled and analyzed monthly production reports, focusing on defect analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve product quality.
Hindalco Industries Pvt. Ltd.Renukoot
Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Maintenance)
07.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for managing the availability & maintenance of equipment in Extrusion area and Ageing Furnaces.
- Attained troubleshooting of chronic issues and modification as per requirement with team.
- Predictive & Preventive maintenance.
Trans Auto InternationalPune
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Production)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Ensure reducing of defect during assembly through continual improvement.
- Daily work management, (DWM) meeting, ORC meeting actions plan monitoring.
- Monitoring In house quality for manufacturing RPH (Rejection Per Hundred).
- Preparing monthly report of rework & rejection analysis.
- Ensure usage of safe work practice & safety equipment.
Education
Technocrats Institute of Technology
BE from Mechanical Engineering
01.2019
University Overview
GPA: 7.2
Aditya Birla Intermediate College
HSSC
01.2015
University Overview
GPA: 58.2
Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organization Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
Accomplishments
- Emerging star award for productivity
- Kaizen award
Languages
English
Hindi
Personal Information
Title: Senior Engineer
Interests
Travelling
Playing Video Games
Timeline
Senior Process & Production Engineer
Motherson sumi wiring India Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
Production Engineer
Suprajit Engineering Ltd.
11.2023 - 03.2025
Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Maintenance)
Hindalco Industries Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 07.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Production)
Trans Auto International
11.2019 - 01.2021
Technocrats Institute of Technology
BE from Mechanical Engineering
Aditya Birla Intermediate College
HSSC