BIPUL SINGH
MIM Process Development & Plant Operations Head
Rajkot,GJ
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Summary
Challenging Position within professional environment providing Opportunity for key participation, immediate challenge and growth. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail, and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
MIM Process Development & Plant Operations Head
BHARAT MIM PRIVITE LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for complete establishment, development and operational management of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) plant activities from initial setup stage to commercial production.
- Independently planned and executed complete MIM plant infrastructure setup including production flow layout, machine positioning, utility management and process flow optimization for smooth manufacturing operations.
- Hands-on experience in installation planning and operational setup of MIM Moulding, Debinding and Sintering machines including utility requirements such as Nitrogen supply systems, water circulation systems, electrical load planning, stabilizer setup and machine commissioning activities.
- Responsible for complete shop floor management and process control for Moulding, Debinding and Sintering operations along with maintaining process parameters to achieve stable production and consistent component quality.
- Managing complete production activities including process monitoring, machine utilization, production planning, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting and manpower allocation for daily manufacturing operations.
- Responsible for preparation and planning of complete MIM feedstock and raw material procurement activities as per production requirement and development schedule.
- Monitoring moulding process dimensions, shrinkage calculations, component weight achievement and dimensional accuracy as per customer drawing and technical specifications.
- Conducting process verification activities after Moulding, Debinding and Sintering operations to ensure product quality, dimensional control and process consistency.
- Responsible for complete technical review and feasibility analysis of customer RFQs related to MIM and Investment Casting components.
- Handling customer drawing review, DFMA suggestions, material selection support and manufacturability discussions with customers and internal teams.
- Providing technical recommendations during tooling development stage including assembly considerations, draft requirements, gate location concepts, tooling assumptions and process optimization suggestions.
- Responsible for coordination between Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchase and Technical departments to ensure smooth execution of new development and production projects.
- Managing complete technical marketing activities for MIM business including RFQ handling, customer communication, technical discussions and project follow-up activities.
- Experience in customer interaction and technical discussions related to MIM process capability, dimensional limitations, tolerance feasibility, material selection and secondary operation requirements.
- Responsible for vendor development and technical coordination for secondary processes such as Heat Treatment, Surface Coating, Plating, Glass Bead Blasting, Grit Blasting, Machining, Surface Finishing, Gauge Manufacturing and Fixture Development.
- Developed and managed external vendors for machining, tooling, heat treatment and surface finishing activities to support MIM and Investment Casting production requirements.
- Experience in complete process planning and technical coordination for secondary machining operations and post-processing activities for customer components.
- Responsible for gauge planning, fixture planning and inspection methodology discussions based on component geometry and customer requirements.
- Coordinating with tooling vendors and internal teams for mould manufacturing, mould correction activities and tooling optimization for process improvement.
- Handling complete development activities from RFQ stage to production stage including feasibility study, process planning, tooling coordination, production trials and customer support.
- Experience in Investment Casting process including drawing analysis, tooling planning, machining planning, RFQ review, technical feasibility and customer coordination activities.
- Understanding of casting manufacturing processes, machining allowance requirements and process assumptions for investment casting components.
- Responsible for technical planning related to manufacturing sequence, machining process flow, inspection requirements and production execution activities.
- Managing customer visits, technical presentations, plant discussions and development meetings related to MIM and Investment Casting projects.
- Experience in customer development activities and identification of new business opportunities related to MIM and precision manufacturing components.
- Strong involvement in manpower recruitment, team building and skill development activities for MIM shop floor operations and production management.
- Successfully hired and trained non-technical manpower and developed them into skilled operators for MIM Moulding, Debinding and Sintering process operations.
- Responsible for developing production discipline, process understanding and technical knowledge among shop floor operators and supporting staff.
- Managing production related documentation, technical communication and coordination activities for development and production projects.
- Experience in troubleshooting production and process related issues and implementing corrective actions for process improvement and quality enhancement.
- Responsible for maintaining coordination between customer requirements and internal manufacturing capability to ensure timely development and delivery execution.
- Contributed significantly in establishing business operations and achieving continuous business growth for the organization.
- Played a key role in increasing company business from initial zero revenue stage to achieving approximately INR 70–90 Lakhs monthly business through customer development, technical support and project execution activities.
- Maintaining strong customer relationship and continuous communication for new development opportunities, project updates and technical support activities.
- Hands-on knowledge of complete MIM manufacturing cycle including Design Understanding, Tooling Development, Moulding, Debinding, Sintering, Secondary Operations, Inspection and Final Dispatch activities.
- Experience in handling complete technical and operational responsibilities independently for MIM manufacturing environment.
- Leading complete new product development activities from concept stage to mass production stage by coordinating with customers, tooling vendors and internal production teams for successful project execution.
- Strong knowledge of MIM process optimization, cycle time improvement, rejection reduction and productivity enhancement through process control and continuous improvement activities.
- Experience in handling critical dimensional and cosmetic requirements for precision MIM and Investment Casting components used in Automotive, Industrial and Defense applications.
- Capable of independently managing complete plant operations including Technical, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Vendor Development and Customer Coordination activities.
- Developed strong customer network and business opportunities through technical discussions, plant presentations, customer visits and regular follow-up activities for MIM and precision manufacturing projects.
- Proven leadership capability in building and managing multi-functional teams, improving operational efficiency and establishing systematic manufacturing practices for stable production growth.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement activities related to MIM manufacturing including raw materials, feedstock, tooling, machining, heat treatment, coating, plating and production consumables management.
- Experienced in supplier sourcing, vendor identification, commercial coordination and technical evaluation for manufacturing processes, machines, tooling and secondary operations.
- Capable of developing new vendors and sourcing cost-effective manufacturing solutions while maintaining required quality standards and delivery timelines.
PD Engineer- New Product Development
MIM Component Private Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Participate in Tooling kickoff to understand the process flow of the product
- Participate in CFT (Cross functional team) meeting to discuss the failures modes and detection in PFMEA
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing of PFC, PFMEA, Control plan and work instruction respectively for a product
- Conducting exit audit and sign off for a product and close related actions to ensure smooth transition of product from development to production
- Responsible for preparing PFD, PFMEA, Control plan & process work instruction documents
- Developed concepts for gauges and fixtures
- Coordinating with tool room, design, secondary process, and vendors whenever changes required for internal product/process optimization
- Technical support: Engineer
- Feasibility study of machining components
- Responsible from RFQ to SOP
- Bridge between customer & in-house engineering finalization of technical feasibility
- Responsible for feasibility of technical RFQ, cycle time estimation for machining parts etc
- Quality Assurance: Conducting initial process study for critical characteristics
- Preparation of PPAP documentation
- Supporting APQP process development activates by conducting MSA, capability study, Maintaining of APQP/ PPAP document records for retention period as specified by customer
- Receiving of customer drawing, preparing of DFMA, RFQ and technical review with engineering team and other concerned department
- Prepare process plan, material requirements, gauge plan, fixture plan required for manufacturing
- Perform smooth pilot run for customer approved samples
- Give the necessary gauge and fixture design inputs for customer defined geometric dimension and tolerance too the design engineer to ensure the design meets the defined function and test
- Coordination & follow-ups of various manufacturing process performing at in house and supplier end ensure timely delivers of products
- Preparing product report and documents for pilot run hand over the parts to production team
- Analyzing scrap data and implementing robotic to avoid non conformances.
Engineer – Product Development (System & Process)
INDO MIM PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducting and analyzing feasibility study for the product drawings received from customer end
- Responsible for conducting Team Feasibility Commitment meeting to design the primary Process flow and optimum parameters to meet component specification
- Working with Design Team for Feasibility Study, Molding Proposal to customer
- Responsible for preparing PFD, PFMEA, Control plan & process work instruction documents
- Conduct the Capacity study Internal Run @ Rate
- Monitor Engineering Change Notification/Process Change Notification (Change Management)
- Responsible for preparing Inspection plans and implementing best way of inspection method with detailed work instructions
- Responsible for running pilot lot and smooth transition of product from development to production
- Planning the Resource for Project - Gages, fixture, ceramic and consumables etc
- Co-coordinating with customer through mails and call regularly to share the update on project timeline, queries, complaints etc
- Interacting with customer during PPAP audits and PPAP Submission to Customers
- Closing Rejection Report (MRR) related to the new development part by taking corrective actions for eliminating root cause
- Responsible for customer related Complaints, Improving 8D quality & lead-time
- Closing Rejection Report (MRR) related to the new development part by taking corrective actions for eliminating root cause
- Co-ordination with design team for Gauge and Fixture design.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
Education
Diploma (Mechanical) -
NTTF Bangalore
Skills
Proven leader and a team player
Self-starter with excellent communication
Strong Presentation and Communication skills
Sound knowledge on Power-point presentation, Excel, Outlook
Training on at 5 core Tools
Product Development
Machine Learning
Quality Assurance Controls
Manufacturing Processes
Data Warehousing
Engineering Documentation
Failure Analysis
Control systems
Material Selection
Accomplishments
- 53 Product Development And 1st Time Approval By customer.
- Developed & manufactured 100+ defense parts
- Scrap Control Analysis and Reduction.
- Received “Excellence award” for developing 36+ components within a span of 6 months
Certification
SPC Certified (Indo-MIM Pvt Ltd.)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/06/95
Disclaimer
I have the confidence, enthusiasm and ability to work in a team. I hereby declare that above information furnished by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Affiliations
- Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Manufacturing Industry, Product Development, Plant Operations, Technical Engineering and Investment Casting Manufacturing.
- MIM Manufacturing | Product Development | Plant Operations | Technical Engineering
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Intermediate (B1)
Punjabi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Business Development in Manufacturing Industry
Precision Engineering & Technical Development
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Technology
Vendor Development & Sourcing
Plant Operations & Production Management
Timeline
MIM Process Development & Plant Operations Head
BHARAT MIM PRIVITE LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
PD Engineer- New Product Development
MIM Component Private Limited
01.2023 - Current
Engineer – Product Development (System & Process)
INDO MIM PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2019 - 01.2023
Diploma (Mechanical) -
NTTF Bangalore