KARTIK KAKROO
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail- and process-oriented, with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions. Looking to join team of growing company.
Overview
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2
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer/Industrial Engineer
McNeilus
, Tennessee
11.2024 - Current
- Process improvement
- Machining processes
- Lean
- Technical support
- Root-cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Analyzed production and maintenance operations to establish standard production rates, improving efficiency by 15% through optimized motion and methods and improving work instructions.
- Interpreted over 200 engineering drawings utilizing Creo, schematic diagrams, and formulas to ensure quality and reliability standards, facilitating.
- Planned and scheduled work assignments based on performance metrics, machine capacities, and production schedules, minimizing downtime by 12% and improving on-time delivery rates.
- Lead engineering changes (ECOs) to existing products, processes, or equipment to implement continuous improvement improving the process efficiency by 30%.
- Lead approving and implementation of over 150 Change Notifications (CN) helping to meet the target sale value of $1.5 million.
- Conducted time-motion studies on worker tasks, identifying fatigue points and reducing task completion time by 8% through workflow enhancements.
- Compiled and evaluated operational data, authoring detailed reports to validate adherence to standards, with findings contributing to a 5% increase in quality metrics and in-time delivery by 10%.
- Utilized simulation software to model production capacity and utilization for a new product line, resulting in a 20% increase in throughput and a reduction in idle time by 15%.
- Developed and implemented visual management tools such as color-coded labels and signage in the production area, which improved workflow clarity and reduced errors by 15%, enhancing the visual workplace.
Manufacturing Engineer
SLB
Houston
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Analyzed and evaluated product drawings using CATIA to address testing and assembly challenges.
- Reviewed and approved Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting inventory management, reducing obsolete levels by 10%.
- Streamlined assembly processes, leading to a 15% reduction in lead time, contributing to annual savings of $250,000.
- Led training programs for in-production training for employees involved in welding processes, resulting in a 10% reduction in quality issues.
- Validated material handling racks and carts, increasing load capacity by 20% and reducing material handling damage by 12%.
- Incorporated continuous improvements using continuous improvement leading to a 15% improvement in process efficiency.
- Led Lean projects utilizing why-why analysis and Pareto analysis to achieve cost savings of $50,000 by eliminating redundant testing.
- Managed new product introduction and tooling development, reducing time-to-market by 25% and cutting tooling costs by 15%.
- Lead projects involving drafting accurate process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, validation protocols, and technical reports, increasing customer satisfaction by 95%.
- Lead a project to analyze and restructure warehouse layout to improve material flow. For example, 'Conducted comprehensive analysis of warehouse operations, leading to a restructuring that improved material retrieval times by 30% and reduced storage costs by 15%.'
- Managed a project budget of $500,000, ensuring all expenditures were within budget and achieving 15% cost savings through strategic sourcing and process improvements.
- Performed a workforce analysis that identified key skill gaps, leading to the development of targeted training programs that improved team productivity by 20%.
Manufacturing Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
San Jose
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Drafted Bill of Materials using SAP, which helped reduce downtime by 50%.
- Improved process efficiency by 15% by modifying standard operating procedures.
- Performed risk management to address leak rates for specific components, resulting in cost savings of $25,000.
- Identified and resolved bottlenecks using PDCA, improving product line efficiency by 10% using Design for manufacturability.
Manufacturing Engineer
HELLA INDIA LIGHTING LTD
, Punjab
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Conducted Failure Analysis (Process and Design) across 6 projects, leveraging business case studies to achieve 0 ppm.
- Led quality initiatives, aiding the design team in fixture design and equipment capital assessment, reducing scrap rates by 5% and minimizing nonconformances for a seamless product launch.
- Collaborated with peers to increase process compliance from 85% to 95% using the 7 Quality Control tools, such as flowchart diagram.
- Spearheaded Continuous Improvement Projects focused on waste reduction through Kaizen events, cutting production costs by 10.
- Optimized installation processes, enhancing efficiency and production capacity by 20%.
- Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues with OEMs, Safety, Facility, Controls, and Process teams.
- Led 5S implementation across production lines, reducing waste and enhancing workspace organization by 20%.
- Developed and implemented KPIs for production efficiency, quality control, and on-time delivery, resulting in a 25% improvement in overall operational performance.
- Managed a project budget of $500,000, ensuring all expenditures were within budget and achieving a 15% cost savings through strategic sourcing and process improvements, demonstrating effective P&L management.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2021
Skills
- PRO-E
- Cross-functional teamwork
- DMAIC
- Six Sigma
- ISO standards
- Bill of material (BOM)
- Lean manufacturing
- Root-cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Time-motion analysis
- Team leadership
- Manufacturing and production improvement
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Manufacturing processes
Certification
- Lean six sigma Green Belt (SSGi)
- Continuous improvement Manager (SSGi)
Accomplishments
- Increased assembly production by 25% with process improvements such as cycle time reduction and reducing scrap rate by 15%.
- Managed workplace organization projects, directing teams and implementing improvements.
- Oversaw engineering improvements for manufacturing operations totaling $80,000 per year.
- Documented and resolved over 150 Change Notifications which led to sales of $1 million per year.
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kakrookartik
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer/Industrial Engineer
McNeilus
11.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
SLB
09.2022 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
05.2022 - 09.2022
Manufacturing Engineer
HELLA INDIA LIGHTING LTD
01.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Texas