Mahesh GN
Production Engineer
Bangaluru
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing professional with a proven track record in optimizing processes to boost productivity and minimize waste. Technical expertise is leveraged to streamline operations, ensuring a seamless workflow that enhances overall efficiency. Strong knowledge of quality control and process automation supports a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Passionate about implementing innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth and elevate organizational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Production Engineer
TATA Electronic System Solutions
03.2024 - Current
- Line DRI.
- Line Balancing.
- Operation excellence Plan vs Actual Production Manufacturing.
- On time Monitoring of quality issues, Material management, PPC Plan and Production management.
- Rejection Monitoring and Provide On-time root cause and solution for line rejection and rework.
- Innovation like Kaizen implementation and improvement.
- Real time Scrap monitoring and reduction.
- Quality NC circle and Manpower reduction.
- Achieving line UPH and YEILD.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
- Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
- Analyzed data trends from daily operations reports, identifying areas where efficiencies could be improved upon.
- Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
- Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Maximized productivity by 10% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Led cross-functional teams in development of new product lines, meeting aggressive launch timelines.
- Oversaw installation of new production lines, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
Production Engineer
American Air Filters
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed a quality control system that improved product quality and reduced customer returns by 50%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process-related issues, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
- Developed innovative process engineering solutions that increased production efficiency by 10%
- Designed and implemented process simulations to identify potential bottlenecks and optimize throughput
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
- Decreased defect rate by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
- Reviewed product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
- Implemented safety protocols that drastically decreased workplace accidents.
- Streamlined supply chain logistics to minimize production delays, coordinating with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed training programs for new manpower, elevating team skill levels and performance.
- Coordinated with R&D to integrate innovative technologies into production processes.
- Optimized resource allocation, significantly cutting waste and lowering production costs.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure materials at cost-effective rates, positively impacting profit margins.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
Junior Engineer
Honda Logistics India Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process-related issues, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
- Designed and implemented process simulations to identify potential bottlenecks and optimize throughput.
- Daily production and sequence planning.
- Line Balancing and Contingency planning for Bottleneck and Breakdown Machines.
- Identifying critical & bottleneck machines in the shop floor & planning those machines to get maximum efficiency. Responsible for Quality and Root cause analysis in process.
- Monitoring the process parameters at critical processes.
- Improving the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by enhancing Machine Availability, Performance Efficiency, and Quality by eliminating Losses.
- Meet Daily PLAN v/s ACTUAL for Production, quality, materials.
- Implemented and maintained ISO standard System in production.
- Inventory control as per production.
- Material rejection management as per value-wise.
- SAP Knowledge
- Critical parts monitoring as per production sequence.
- Co-ordination with PPC & production department,quality (PQA) team to check the quality of in-warded material as per vendor-wise schedule.
- Handling 60 manpower in shop floor.
- Responsible for maintaining FIFO, Safety, Quality, Productivity, Standard work, 5S in the shop floor.
- Monitoring and managing stock levels to Ensure, there is no line stoppage.
- Training for new associates, evaluating skills OJT and submitting the MIS reports to the management.
- Perform Risk Assessment Analysis for newly introduced activity and machines.
- Identify improvement areas, promote Kaizens & analysis problems. Take Corrective & Preventive actions for the non- conformances identified In-process, internal events & Quality audits.
- Work instruction preparation.
- QMS Documents preparations and New model process and documents preparations, Monthly and weekly reports preparations.
- Line maintenance.
- Outbound operation like monthly plan as per production order, finished parts storage, dispatch schedule & finished parts packing for dispatch.
- Supervising the Cycle count on daily basis and Stock auditing.
- Planning & Conducting SOP & QCP, Safety Tour Audits for machines.
- 8D Submission for any customer issues.
Team leader
Hitachi Astemo Fie India Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Mentored and trained team members to develop their skills and career paths
- Developed and implemented team processes to improve productivity and efficiency by 10%
- Encouraged creativity and innovation to develop new solutions to complex problems
- Monitored team performance and performance metrics to identify areas of improvement
- Opted team goals and objectives and monitored progress to ensure successful completion of task
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
IMPACT Polytechnic
Bengaluru, India06.2016
Skills
7QCtools
Leadership Skills
Effective Time Management
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Production planning and control
Team collaboration
Waste reduction
Interests
Playing and watching cricket, Movies, Travelling, Learning about new things
INTERNSHIPS
- Apprenticeship at Hitachi Astemo India Pvt. Ltd
- I worked in the Production department and improved my knowledge in problem solving skills.
Timeline
Production Engineer
TATA Electronic System Solutions
03.2024 - Current
Production Engineer
American Air Filters
02.2023 - 03.2024
Junior Engineer
Honda Logistics India Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - 01.2023
Team leader
Hitachi Astemo Fie India Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2021
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
IMPACT Polytechnic