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Prasad K Nagarajaiah

Bengaluru

Summary

Mechanical Engineering Professional having 27+ years expertise in Machine Tools Industry Operations

Having 18+ years experience in leading Japanese MNC, accomplished Versatility in Machine Tool Machining, Assembly & Customer Support Process

One stop Solution delivering Manufacturing Operation Excellence

Passionate in Coaching, Mentoring & Training, Curious in learning something new & adventurous

Data driven, Analytical Thinker. Problem solver, Subject matter Expert, Good Organizer, Team Player, Lovable Leader, Most Approachable Person, Calm & Patient, etc..

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager - Customer Support

Makino India
09.2019 - Current
  • Product Tech Support for Service Field staff & Team leaders for Makino India Products
  • Onsite support for Critical & Breakdown calls
  • Supplier Warranty support for field failures
  • Organising & Training Field staff for Product Introduction & awareness, knowledge & Skill enhancement
  • Training Customers on Product Technology, Maintenance, Do's & Dont's
  • IMS Internal Auditor; Streamline Customer Support Process & implement Continual Improvement journey.

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Assembly

Makino India
08.2009 - 07.2019
  • Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Engg
  • Team supporting Machine Tool Assembly
  • New Product Introduction & new Option Validation
  • New Fixture & Tooling implementation
  • New Process implementation & Continual Improvement
  • Enhance current process by Time study & Value addition
  • Organising & Training for Up skilling Assembly staff
  • Empower & Mentor next level Engineers with Knowledge / required Skill set to make them ready for next heirarchy
  • Inspire & manage Kaizen movement.

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Machining

Makino India
04.2006 - 07.2009
  • Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Engg
  • Team supporting Machine Tool Elements Machining
  • New Product proto Machining & development
  • New Fixture & Tooling implementation
  • New Process implementation
  • Organising & Training staff for Skill enhancement
  • Mentoring Engineers & make them ready for next level promotion.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Private Limited Company
03.2005 - 03.2006
  • Machining Process Engineer: Design Machining Process for new Development jobs & Prove out
  • Improvise Cycle time based on Time study results, for existing jobs, by 10 - 20%
  • Enhance existing & Introduce new generation Tooling.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Makino India Private Limited
10.2003 - 02.2005
  • Machining Shop Technician: Run day to day Production with 90% Productivity
  • Prove out new Development jobs as per Process plan
  • Improvise Cycle time based on Time study results, for existing jobs, by ~15%
  • Alternate Tooling Trials & Introduce new generation Tooling, to increase Productivity by ~10%.

Project Intern

Central Manufacturing Technology Institute
02.2000 - 09.2003
  • Project Trainee - Process Planning: Study Machining drawings, liaison with Scientists & arrive at Machining process required as per Quality requirements
  • Prepare Process sheet for new Development jobs
  • Hand-ON experience to produce the jobs in Turning, Milling, Gear Grinding, etc.
  • On Conventional & & CNC Machines including 5-axes HMC
  • Exposure & Learning of Manufacturing Technology, including Assembly & Het Treatment.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Private company
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Quality Assurance Engineer: Incoming parts Inspection on day to day basis
  • Design Quality Plan & Inspection Plan for Incoming & Inhouse Inspection parts
  • Evaluate & set Quality standards for new Product Development along with Supplier
  • Undergone 7QC Tools Training & implemented Quality Tools for Inspection Process
  • Review & Enhance Inspection Process, improve productivity by ~10%.

Education

Diploma of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering -

PES University
06.1997

SSLC -

Sri Vani education center
01.1992

Skills

Machining Process Engineering

Assembly Process Engineering

Product Management

Customer Support Engineering

Quality Assurance Process

Strategic Management

Manufacturing Technology

Integrated Management System Internal Auditing

Data Analysis

Operations Management

Lean Management & Six Sigma

Certification

  • MSME certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program; August 2024
  • Instead certified Strategic Management & Business Essentials Certification Program; September to March 2024
  • IMS Internal Auditor - Quality Certification, MBBS/MIPL/01/1014
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor - Quality Certification, 1016

Languages

Kan
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Customer Support

Makino India
09.2019 - Current

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Assembly

Makino India
08.2009 - 07.2019

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Machining

Makino India
04.2006 - 07.2009

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Private Limited Company
03.2005 - 03.2006

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Makino India Private Limited
10.2003 - 02.2005

Project Intern

Central Manufacturing Technology Institute
02.2000 - 09.2003

Quality Assurance Specialist

Private company
01.1998 - 01.2000

Diploma of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering -

PES University

SSLC -

Sri Vani education center
Prasad K Nagarajaiah