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RAHUL SETH

RAHUL SETH

Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Staff Engineer with a proven track record at Stryker Global Technology Centre, specializing in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Achieved over $2M in cost savings while leading global initiatives in process validation and digitalization. Adept at systematic problem-solving and fostering a culture of excellence in engineering teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Global Technology Centre
Gurgaon
03.2023 - Current
  • Divisional Process Owner for Production Part approval process- Eliminating waste from PPAP Process
  • Responsible for Process Design and production ramp up for Medical devices for global projects (US, Ireland, Germany, China, India)
  • Global Lead for for LEAN & Six sigma Program, Responsible for ingraining culture of LEAN & Six sigma in New Product development in Stryker
  • Delivered $2 Mn+ savings/ cost avoidance in FY 2024 & $500K in FY 2023
  • Leading Global Initiative for digitalization of DFM process in NPD, functional working 30+ team members
  • Core member of Engineering Excellence Stryker India & Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo USA
  • Risk Analysis & mitigation for New products and Preparation of Process & Quality documents PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP
  • Providing inputs in Design for Assembly & Manufacturing for new projects for various Machining Processes (Milling, Turning, Wire Cut) & Injection Molding
  • Conducting Process Validation and Verification for Machines, Fixtures and gages per ISO 13485
  • Running Design of Experiments for Process Parameters Freeze for various welding processes (Laser & ultrasonic welding)
  • Major Projects:
  • Setting up Lean Six Sigma program in Advanced Operations team in Stryker globally & India
  • Optimizing the Change management Process to reduce the lead time by 30%, $300K savings
  • Optimizing Implant design process and reduce lead time by 60%, $800K savings
  • Multiple Green belt Projects addressing Production challenges in New Product development
  • Process Planning, Fixture design, assembly flow preparation for Signature 2 High speed drills, Kalamazoo USA
  • Process Planning, Fixture design, assembly flow preparation Aseptic Battery housing design fix for European Market, Universal wire pin Collet Project for US Launch
  • Failure understanding and French Protocol Replication for reprocessing of Aseptic Housing System 7 with India Lab
  • Multiple Six Sigma Green belt project - Leaf Spring process improvement from 30% output to 100%

Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Global Technology Centre
Gurgaon
03.2020 - 02.2023

Sr. Operations Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Global Technology Centre
Gurgaon
05.2017 - 02.2020

Manager-Manufacturing Process

TATA MOTORS LTD
Lucknow
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Productivity improvement by eliminating COMMWIP waste & implementing Standard Work concept in processes
  • Continuous Improvements & cost saving initiatives in shop floor area in different parameters Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Environment.
  • Performing Process Validation for new as well as existing processes in order to reinforce assembly processes & adherence to Quality Standards in the assembly Processes as per TS 16949
  • Driving & ensuring adherence to World Class Quality (WCQ) core requirements & absolutes in Bus assembly Line
  • Internal Trainer (iTeach Program) for imparting skills / process knowledge to supervisors & technicians related to systematic problem solving and containment actions
  • Handling a team of 5 people (Including 2 supervisors and 3 ITIs)
  • New Models production ramp-up and Preparation of Quality documents PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan & SOP for New Models
  • Fixture identification of Buses through DMU (Design mockups), using Delmia- Process Engineer
  • Providing inputs in Design for Assembly for new projects
  • Training of Manpower related to changes in assembly process of new models of front engine buses
  • Major Projects:
  • Reaming Reduction Project in frame assembly process of front engine buses with cost saving of INR 12 Lacs (recurring) per annum using DMAIC principles (Six Sigma-Black belt project)
  • Welding and Assembly Process & Facility Planning for assembly & logistics of LPO 1823 South Africa chassis CKD project South Africa
  • Assembly Process establishment & Facility Planning for assembly of LPO 1621 Automatic transmission Bus for intra-city transport Gujrat & Bangalore, Conducting Validation and MSA of Fixtures and gages
  • Ordering of Slat conveyors, DC tools for critical joints under QCOS, Material handling manipulators & Hand tools

Asst. Manager-Manufacturing Engineering

TATA MOTORS LTD
Lucknow
08.2012 - 04.2015

Graduate Engineer Trainee

TATA MOTORS LTD
Lucknow
08.2011 - 04.2012

Education

TATA GeMS -

SIBM Pune & Tata Management Training Centre
Pune, Maharashtra
01.2015

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering

H.B.T.I. Kanpur
Kanpur
01.2011

12th - Science, Math

Dr. Virendra Swaroop Education Centre
Kanpur
01.2006

10th - Mathematics, Science

Subhash Smarak Inter College
01.2004

Skills

  • Six Sigma Master Black Belt
  • Systematic Problem-Solving
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Board Member- Stryker AO Engineering Excellence
  • PPAP DPO -Supplier Management
  • Design of Experiments
  • Plastic Injection Molding/Welding
  • Measurement System Analysis
  • Project Planning & Commissioning
  • Process validation
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Technical Excellence Award for contribution in Engineering Excellence and Supplier Management improvements for year 2024 in Annual Excellence Awards in Stryker
  • Star Performance award for H1,2023 & H1,2024
  • Total Performance Award for all around performance in year 2021 in Stryker India
  • Culture Champion for Instruments Team in Stryker Global Technology Centre
  • Spotlight Award for Technical Excellence in global Townhall, USA
  • BEST OFFICER AWARD, AMIT DIXIT TORCH BEARER TROPHY, TATA MOTORS for year 2011-12
  • Runner up Regional round in CHANAKYA, Business Simulation competition
  • Regional round finalist TATA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/12/89

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Projects

Setting up Lean Six Sigma program in Advanced Operations team in Stryker globally & India Optimizing the Change management Process to reduce the lead time by 30% Optimizing Implant design process and reduce lead time by 60% Multiple Green belt Projects addressing Production challenges in New Product development

Training

  • Master Black Belt – Six Sigma
  • Process Validation, TS-16949, ISO-13485
  • Design for Manufacturing/Assembly
  • APQP (NPD, PFMEA, Control Plan)

Summer Internship

  • Ashok Leyland LTD, Alwar Rajasthan, 06/01/09 to 07/31/09, Study of equipments of Bus body Shop and Balancing of Trim Line processes
  • Thermal Power Station, Panki Uttar Pradesh, 06/01/10 to 07/31/10, Optimization of Heat Rate of Thermal power Station at Panki

Organisational Experience

  • 03/01/23, Present, Sr. Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations, Stryker Global Technology Centre, Gurgaon, Divisional Process Owner for Production Part approval process, Responsible for Process Design and production ramp up for Medical devices, Global Lead for LEAN & Six sigma Program
  • 03/01/20, 02/28/23, Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations, Stryker Global Technology Centre
  • 05/01/17, 02/29/20, Sr. Operations Engineer, Advanced Operations, Stryker Global Technology Centre
  • 08/01/15, 04/30/17, Manager-Manufacturing Process, TATA MOTORS LTD, Lucknow
  • 08/01/12, 04/30/15, Asst. Manager-Manufacturing Engineering, TATA MOTORS LTD
  • 08/01/11, 04/30/12, Graduate Engineer Trainee, TATA MOTORS LTD

Affiliations

  • Participated in Oxfam 100km Trail Walk Marathon in Bangalore
  • Contributed towards upliftment & education of un-privileged community, registered 10 students through NIOS & taught them over the year
  • Cultural unfreezing Session for 140 members

Certification

  • ASQ certified - Quality Manager & Organizational Excellnce
  • Certified Master Black belt - Lean Six Sigma
  • Certified Basic - MOST applicator, time motion study

Timeline

Sr. Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Global Technology Centre
03.2023 - Current

Staff Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Global Technology Centre
03.2020 - 02.2023

Sr. Operations Engineer, Advanced Operations

Stryker Global Technology Centre
05.2017 - 02.2020

Manager-Manufacturing Process

TATA MOTORS LTD
08.2015 - 04.2017

Asst. Manager-Manufacturing Engineering

TATA MOTORS LTD
08.2012 - 04.2015

Graduate Engineer Trainee

TATA MOTORS LTD
08.2011 - 04.2012

TATA GeMS -

SIBM Pune & Tata Management Training Centre

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering

H.B.T.I. Kanpur

12th - Science, Math

Dr. Virendra Swaroop Education Centre

10th - Mathematics, Science

Subhash Smarak Inter College

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