Career Objective
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Education
Certifications
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KARTHIK P

KARTHIK P

Advanced Engineer, Material Engineering
Bangalore,KA

Career Objective

Quality-driven engineer with 16+ years of experience in Composite Parts Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Testing, and R&D looking forward to working in an organization that will nurture my leadership qualities, technical skills, and Opportunities to explore my capabilities for its profitability ensuring proper work-life balance.

Timeline

Advanced Engineer, Material Engineering - GE Renewable Energy
2022 - Current
Production Planner - LM Wind Power
2017 - 2022
R&D Lab Advanced Technician - LM Wind Power
2010 - 2017
ASSOCIATE IN BLADE PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - LM Wind Power
2007 - 2009
BITS PILANI - , B.TECH in Process Engineering
V,S.V.N Polytechnic College - , Diploma in Plastic Technology

Summary

  • Experience working as a composite Manufacturing and Supply chain engineer
  • Prepared all reports and documents, certified products and signed off all documents
  • In-depth knowledge of composite production methods and composite pultrusion
  • Good understanding of composite materials Testing ,Process and resin systems
  • Proficient with Six Sigma, Robust Design and Design for Lean Manufacturing
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and techniques used to produce composite products
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and associated techniques
  • Ability to predict composite failure methods

Work History

Advanced Engineer, Material Engineering

GE Renewable Energy
2022 - Current

• Contact window between Supplier and Engineering Team
• Qualifying new material and Supplier
• Evaluating and approving new material prior to use in the mass production process by assuring the components are suitable for our manufacturing process.
• Involve, review, and verification of defects, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions.
• Support the internal engineering and quality teams with problem-solving when manufacturing and warranty issues arise.
• Visit suppliers in an effort to resolve emergency line-down issues.
• Provided technical support to ensure the supplied parts quality at launch.
• Assisted, reviewed, and approved on a timely basis PPAP submissions by the suppliers.
• Cost savings activity team member directly involved in engaging suppliers to participate in activities.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Production Planner

LM Wind Power
2017 - 2022

• Reduced lead times by closely monitoring production schedules and addressing bottlenecks promptly.
• Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent tracking of orders and proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Optimized inventory management through accurate forecasting and close collaboration with suppliers.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
• Supported new product introductions by collaborating with engineering and quality teams during prototype development stages.

R&D Lab Advanced Technician

LM Wind Power
2010 - 2017

• Execution test for new supplier Glass, Resin, Metal and Core Qualification

• Kaizen & 5S leader for lab

• Implement the new manufacturing method and risk assessment.

• Responsible For liquid commodity related Task

• Ensuring proper functionality of the lab, when exposed to different kinds of Tasks and loads.

• Performing review and correction in the manufacturing method

• Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.

• Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.

ASSOCIATE IN BLADE PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

LM Wind Power
2007 - 2009

• Involved production in 34,37.3, 40.1 VARTM blades, and 13.7 HLU blades (prepreg and wet layup, Vacuum bagging, Laminate fabrication grinding, and Bonding)
• Filling and maintaining the checklist for each product from time to time.
• Handling of critical equipment like gel coat machine, vacuum infusion machine, turning devices, power hinges, glue applicator, and overhead crane
• Planning and physical confirmation of raw materials, tools, and equipment required for the next Shift.
• Ensure zero defect/defect-free blades are produced and sent to the internal customers.
• Provide communication to the maintenance department in case of breakdown.
• Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.

Skills

  • Composite manufacturing
  • Quality evaluation
  • Supply Chain
  • Lean operation
  • Procedure documentation
  • Raw material management
  • Operation Planning & Budget
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Microsoft Office
  • Python & Power BI(intermediate)

Education

B.TECH in Process Engineering

BITS PILANI
2021

Diploma in Plastic Technology

V,S.V.N Polytechnic College, Virudhunagar
2007

Certifications

  • Lean SIX SIGMA Yellow belt
  • Safe Handling of Chemicals and Carriage of Dangerous Goods according to ADR 1.3 2011
  • Operational Excellence
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programs
KARTHIK PAdvanced Engineer, Material Engineering