Kiran Rajeev
Windsor,
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 4 years of expertise in Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Continuous Improvement. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and quality through advanced problem-solving and data analysis using Minitab and Excel. Successfully led projects that significantly reduced defects, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering collaboration and delivering impactful results. A versatile professional committed to business success and continuous learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Tim Hortons
Windsor
09.2022 - Current
- Currently employed in a permanent part-time position.
- Built strong customer relationships by delivering excellent service.
- Ensured smooth operations during night shifts through equipment maintenance and cleaning.
Deputy Manager - Central Quality & Total Quality
Ashok Leyland Ltd., Chennai
Tamil Nadu
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted routine reviews and audits of Policy Management and Daily Management projects.
- Reduced coolant leak defects per vehicle by 67% at the Pantnagar plant using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Provided training to executives in Quality, Service, and Spare Parts on TQM and Six Sigma principles.
- Led and delivered presentations for monthly performance reviews, adapting strategies based on insights.
- Improved TQM practices progress score of Central Quality from 2.1 to 4.1, Spare Parts from 1.5 to 3.8, and Service from 1.8 to 4.0, against the target of 3.6 for each department in the financial year 2022.
- Selected for Ashok Leyland’s prestigious Young Talent Program for outstanding KPI performance.
Graduate Engineer Trainee - Central Quality
Ashok Leyland Ltd., Chennai
Tamil Nadu
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Trained in advanced problem-solving methodologies (Lean Six Sigma).
- Executed a project to reduce coolant leaks during pre-delivery inspection at the Pantnagar plant.
- Assisted and guided various departments on TQM implementation, and conducted regular evaluations and audits.
Industrial Trainee
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)
Tripura-Asset
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Gained hands-on experience in oil rig drilling operations and directional drilling.
Summer Intern
School Transport Services (STS) LLC
Dubai
06.2012 - 07.2012
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Ontario, Canada06-2024
Training Program - Management Development Program
Xavier School of Management
Jamshedpur, India11-2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Agartala, India08-2014
High School Diploma -
Gems Our Own Indian School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates04-2024
Skills
- Total Quality Management
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance Tools
- Leadership and Training
- Lean Six Sigma
- Minitab
- MATLAB
- AutoCAD
- LS-DYNA
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- MS Office
Affiliations
- 1st place in Inter-year Table Tennis Championship-2017, NIT Agartala
- 2nd place in the Spaghetti Structure Challenge, Heriot Watt University, Dubai.
- Blood donation volunteer, Tripura State Blood Transfusion Council
Accomplishments
- Best Lean Six Sigma Project Award - Quality, Ashok Leyland Ltd., India
- 98 Percentile - All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
- 2330/2400 Score - Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) - II
Certification
- Data Analysis Essentials, edX, 12/2021
- Financial Accounting & Cash Management, Coursera, 03/2021
- Professional certification in CATIA and AutoCAD, UIT Infotech, 02/2016
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Team Member
Tim Hortons
09.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager - Central Quality & Total Quality
Ashok Leyland Ltd., Chennai
08.2018 - 04.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee - Central Quality
Ashok Leyland Ltd., Chennai
07.2018 - 07.2019
Industrial Trainee
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)
12.2016 - 01.2017
Summer Intern
School Transport Services (STS) LLC
06.2012 - 07.2012
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Training Program - Management Development Program
Xavier School of Management
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Gems Our Own Indian School
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