Dynamic manufacturing engineer with over four years of experience in production, surface finishing, and specialized processes. Demonstrated expertise in coordinating shop floor activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, and enhancing production planning efficiency. Eager to transition into a Production Planning and Control (PPC) role to leverage strong skills in scheduling, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration for optimizing manufacturing workflows. Committed to driving operational excellence and contributing to team success through innovative solutions and strategic planning.
Hi, I’m
Prasanna M
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Dharmapuri
Summary
Overview
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tata Electronics
Surface Finishing Manufacturing Engineer
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Planned and executed surface finishing schedules, achieving 98% on-time delivery and reducing lead time by 15% through cross-functional coordination.
- Identified and resolved three major bottlenecks in finishing processes, improving overall throughput by 20%.
- Executed special process cleaning, passivation, and protective film (PF) processes, ensuring adherence to specifications and improving process efficiency.
- Executed special process cleaning, passivation, and protective film (PF) processes, ensured adherence to specifications, and enhanced process efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, implemented corrective actions, and prevented recurrence.
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Identified opportunities for reducing material waste in production process, implemented cost-saving measures.
- Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
- Led Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement within various areas of the manufacturing environment.
- Reduced machine downtime with proactive maintenance schedules, ensuring higher availability for production runs.
- Improved workplace safety by designing and implementing comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
LMW Aerospace
Special Process Senior Technician
07.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Managed heat treatment surface coating processes, ensuring adherence to weekly production schedules.
- Troubleshot sealed quench,pit furnace furnace issues, reducing unplanned downtime by 30% and strengthening capacity planning accuracy.
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft components, ensuring adherence to quality control measures.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and optimize workflow processes.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and calibration of complex machinery.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
PSA AVTEC Powertrain Ltd, Hosur
Manufacturing Technician
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Operated and monitored furnace systems to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections, identifying and resolving equipment issues promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heat treatment equipment to prevent failures.
- Trained new technicians in the fundamentals of heat treatment processes, ensuring a skilled workforce for continued success.
- Evaluated materials prior to heat treating to assess supply quality and presence of desired characteristics.
- Maximized efficiency in heat treatment operations through proper equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Monitored temperature and time parameters to ensure process compliance.
- Analyzed test results to determine effectiveness of heat treatment processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficient operations and employee safety.
- Trained new operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Consistently exceeded daily output targets by 7% while maintaining 99.5% quality standards; facilitated shop floor data collection for weekly production reports.
- Resolved minor problems with manual techniques such as grinding off burs and buffing pieces.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled maintenance and repair actions on furnaces and components.
- Inspected and sampled completed products to evaluate production quality.
- Maintained accurate records of production processes and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Communicated effectively with team members and management regarding project status updates and potential challenges that may impact deadlines or quality expectations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop customized heat treatment solutions for unique client requirements.
- Inspected and sampled completed products to evaluate production quality.
Royal Enfield, Oragadam
NEEM Trainee – Assembly
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Spearheaded two kaizen initiatives that improved assembly efficiency by 10%.
- Managed vehicle assembly line support, ensuring 100% material availability as per Bill of Materials (BOM) and preventing line stoppages.
- Executed daily tasks with precision, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Participated in industry workshops and seminars, continuously expanding professional knowledge and skills.
Ashok Leyland (Unit 2), Hosur
Government Apprenticeship Trainee
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Gathered hands-on experience in heavy commercial vehicle manufacturing, ensuring accurate shop floor data collection and timely reporting of daily production status to shift supervisors.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with company standards and enhance overall product reliability.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime during production shifts.
- Completed tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Participated in regular performance evaluations with supervisors to assess progress and identify areas for improvement or additional learning opportunities.
Education
S.M. Arumugam Polytechnic CollegeDharmapuri
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering
01-2018
University Overview
- DOTE
- GPA: 90.5%
Paramveer Matric Hr. Sec. SchoolPaupparapatti
H.S.C from 12th
01-2016
University Overview
- State Board
- GPA: 66.8%
Sri Vidya Mandir Matric Hr. Sec. SchoolPalacode
S.S.L.C from 10th
01-2014
University Overview
- State Board
- GPA: 94.6%
Skills
Production & Planning: Production control, Material planning, Inventory Management, Work Order Scheduling, Shop Floor Control, Capacity Planning, Lead Time Reduction, Bill of Materials (BOM), ERP Systems (SAP - basic)
Technical & Equipment: Surface Treatment Techniques, Surface Coating Methods, Chemical Finishing Processes, Automated Material Handling, Surface finishing, Assembly Line Coordination, Manufacturing Software, Technical Process Support
Manufacturing processes
Process improvement
5S implementation
Maintenance management
Risk assessment
Capacity planning
Process development
Team collaboration
Root analysis
Continuous enhancement
Cost optimization
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Cycle time reduction in critical process cleaning machine 9 process.
- Process optimization by eliminating the Protective film sticking.
- Process optimization by eliminating the Remove pf and IPA wiping.
- Chemical consumption reduction in pre IM stages.
Interests
Self-learning new manufacturing technologies, Participating in technical quizzes and paper presentations, Exploring automotive innovations
Timeline
Surface Finishing Manufacturing Engineer
Tata Electronics
12.2023 - Current
Special Process Senior Technician
LMW Aerospace
07.2023 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Technician
PSA AVTEC Powertrain Ltd, Hosur
01.2021 - 01.2023
NEEM Trainee – Assembly
Royal Enfield, Oragadam
01.2020 - 01.2021
Government Apprenticeship Trainee
Ashok Leyland (Unit 2), Hosur
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sri Vidya Mandir Matric Hr. Sec. School
S.S.L.C from 10th
Paramveer Matric Hr. Sec. School
H.S.C from 12th
S.M. Arumugam Polytechnic College
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering