DHRUV GAURAV PATEL
West Lafayette
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on experience in leading projects to achieve significant reductions in customer claims and enhancing component traceability. Skilled in deploying innovative technologies such as vision system models and automated systems to optimize manufacturing processes. Proficient in implementing lean methodologies like Kaizen events and 5S techniques to drive continuous improvement. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, reducing defects, and optimizing inventory management. Committed to delivering high-quality results and contributing to the success of manufacturing operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Acuity Brands Lighting
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Led the Digital Focus Factory Project, achieving a 40% reduction in customer claims through process mapping, data analysis, and issue resolution
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to implement sustainable manufacturing solutions.
- Introduced automated label generation systems, enhancing traceability across 50 production cells.
- Trained vision system models to inspect critical components and introduced a pack-out system for fixture validation and label accuracy across 30 cells
- Deployed headcount tracking systems on 22 cells, optimizing labor utilization and productivity
- Participated in Kaizen event, achieving 56% UPOH increase through workflow optimization.
- Conducted training sessions for material coordinators and operators, enhancing technology adoption and productivity
Operations Intern
Tata Power
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Boosted combustion performance, resulting in a 12% enhancement in energy generation efficiency.
- Reduced scanner fan malfunctions by 30% via preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.
- Applied Statistical Process Control techniques to reduce defects by 15%, achieving a 5% increase in overall product dependability.
- Streamlined spare parts inventory, achieving 10% cost reduction through Kanban and Just-in-Time (JIT) techniques.
- Reduced waste by implementing 5S principles and value stream mapping.
- Enhanced cycle time efficiency while reducing process variability by standardizing work procedures.
Supply Chain Intern
Haley Industries
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Reduced raw material sourcing costs through streamlined procurement and vendor negotiations
- Decreased excess inventory by 20% using demand forecasting and inventory management
- Developed customer-centric logistics strategies based on dealer insights
- Boosted timely shipments and client satisfaction by refining logistics network.
Education
Masters of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette05.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Mumbai06.2023
Skills
- Python
- C
- MySQL
- Inventor Professional
- Minitab
- AutoCAD
- Ansys
- Fusion 360
- RAMSIS
- MS Excel
Accomplishments
Kaizen Event Winner- Acuity Brands Lighting
Increased UPOH by 56% through process optimization.
Reduced cycle time at all stations to boost efficiency.
Enhanced operator safety and comfort with ergonomic jigs.
Built a validation station to ensure correct swivel ball inclusion.
Trained models for accurate swivel ball classification.
Improved the vision system by adding new family models for defect detection.
Timeline
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Acuity Brands Lighting
05.2024 - 12.2024
Operations Intern
Tata Power
06.2022 - 09.2022
Supply Chain Intern
Haley Industries
06.2021 - 09.2021
Masters of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
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