Rauji Ajit Khandeparkar
Pune
Summary
Results-driven engineering professional with 9 plus years of expertise in manufacturing and process engineering.
Proven track record in new product development & Introduction along with successful execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
Skilled in human resource management, fostering team collaboration to enhance productivity. Aiming to leverage technical acumen and leadership skills to drive organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Prose Technologies India Pvt Ltd.
CHAKAN
05.2024 - Current
- Lead Engineering Department: Supervise and lead engineering teams across multiple product lines in the telecom manufacturing sector, including Base Station Antenna (BSA), Network (Active & Passive) components, Filters, Microwave Products, and Archer systems.
- New Product Introduction (NPI): Spearhead the NPI process for various telecom products, overseeing product design, development, and testing phases to ensure successful market launches and compliance with technical standards.
- Customer Audits: Leed and manage customer audits, ensuring all required documentation, product standards, and processes were in compliance with customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Worked closely with customers to address audit findings and implemented corrective actions , audits faced from customers such as Ericsson , Reliance .
Sr. Process Engineer
Prose Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Chakan
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for support from the process perspective, new product development projects for Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) product portfolio for the Base Stations Antennas
- Responsible for detailed project planning from RM planning to manufacturing and the final delivery of the product to the customer
- Working closely with the R&D, operations, global product line management, and project management departments to have a successful product launch into a manufacturing site
- Active participation on new product transfer, sustaining the established process, investigation of non-conformances, adherence to the NPI transfer process
- Participate in On site (China) training for New Product Introduction
- Conduct process audits on initial production runs of new product launches
- Part of the team for development of Control plans & PFMEAs for assigned projects and monitor completeness
- Involvement in RC analysis, preventive actions implementation & 8D analysis for Customer complaints
- Responsible for CT study and setting up detailed process flow from pre assembly to main line assembly, testing and packing
- Responsible for testing equipment readiness and maintenance and coordination with the repair team
Process Engineer
Commscope India Pvt. Ltd.
Verna
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: (Formally known as Andrew Telecommunications India Pvt Ltd)
- Lean Manufacturing-Implementing Lean tools for continuous process improvement within the business unit, identification of opportunities for improvement such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Poka Yoke, SMED, Kaizen, Kanban etc, providing training leadership and direct support
- Proficient in SAP, frequently used transactions in current role are MD04, CS11, QM01, QM02, CS03, CA03, MM03, CS15 etc
- Supplier Interactions - Interactions with various vendors/Suppliers (Local and Global) with regards to material requirement and planning, new process introduction and also actively participate in negotiations as and when required
- Plan / develop and implement method and production processes to minimize operation time and maximize equipment utility
- Automation Projects - Leading Projects, establish the project execution approach, and oversee project handover, Execution planning, and monitoring and controlling activities both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals
- Process Improvement Projects-Implementation by studying and developing alternatives to modify current assembly process and introduction of new process, optimisation for assembly process to improve efficiency, safety quality, cost with more than 85% line balancing
- Make PFMEA, FlowCharts, WI / SOP, Control Plans, Process Audits
- (Formally known as Andrew Telecommunications India Pvt Ltd)
- Major Projects Commissioned
- LEAN Solder Automation Project - Leader of the team whose goal was to convert manual soldering operation to machine soldering by integration of Wave Solder Technology and Selective Wave Solder Machines, Identifying and developing local supplier base for wave solder fixture manufacturing Leading the team in terms of complete layout change for machine integration
- To Improve the Solder Joint Coverage from 0% to 75% and overall machine yield improvement from 65% to 93%
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT Project)-Lead the Project to install, Setup and qualify SMT machines including SMT oven (JT) and Pick and Place Machine (Neoden), conduct training for SMT Pick and Place Programming and to Set up the complete manufacturing process
- Auto Wiper Assembly Project- Automatic Pick and Place indexing machine for assembly of PCB with other components
- Best kaizen Award in 2021
- Bronze Place in Global Kaizen Competition 2020
Process Technician
Commscope India Pvt. Ltd.
Verna
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: (Formally known as Andrew Telecommunications India Pvt Ltd)
- Working closely with Process Engineers for implementation of standard production processes and making work instructions and SOP
- Modify or develop new processes/methods, tools, fixtures or equipment for repeatable, reliable and cost effective manufacturing
- Analyze and provide feedback on precise manufacturing issues to process engineers
- Analyze and find root causes for the product failure
- Introduce Corrective, Preventive majors and improve First Pass Yield
- Support new product introduction on manufacturing lines
- Address Critical Machine, tool breakdowns and maintenance
- Worked Closely on Wave Solder and Selective Wave Solder Machines for machine installation and machine programming, creating different recipes for best utilization of machine, worked closely with maintenance team in setting up process for Autonomous Maintenance and Preventive maintenance checklists
- (Formally known as Andrew Telecommunications India Pvt Ltd)
Production Engineer
Funskool India Pvt. Ltd.
Khorlim
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Planning of day today production activities to fulfill the monthly production plan in discussion with the Production Manager
- Introducing 5S Concept on the production floor, conducting training and proper implementation
- Working on different methods to minimize production time
- Worked Closely with the team on injection molding and rotational molding machines
Production Engineer
Kineco Ltd.
Pilerne
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Worked Closely with CFT and was a major contributor in setting up the first Pultrusion Machine
- Gained valuable experience in handling labor and conducting proper allocation of the workforce for best machine utilization
- Part of the team which has successfully developed thin walled Pultrusion Radomes of different sizes
- Part of the team which carried off successful infusions of two SONAR DOMES, for Indian Navy
- Knowledge of various Composite Manufacturing Processes such as Pultrusion, Resin Transfer Molding, Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding and Hand Molding
- Setup Safety Procedures and documents for complete compliance
Education
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering -
Goa University
Goa05.2015
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis International University
PuneSkills
- Re flow soldering & Wave soldering
- Soldering expertise
- Lean Production Methodologies
- Six Sigma Methodology
- 5S Implementation Proficiency
- PFMEA Methodology Expertise
- Process Control Plan
- Problem-solving
- Industrial Automation Implementation
- Error-Proofing Techniques
- Process Balancing Techniques
- Layout Optimization
- Jigs Design Expertise
- Experience with INFOR Systems
- SAP Software Experience
- SOLIDWORKS Proficiency
- Power BI Proficiency
- Proficient in 2D CAD Software
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 , ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 4001:2018 (Certified by DQS)
- Certified Internal Auditor Training for TL9000
- Certified Training for PowerFlux and Eco Select 2 By Kurtz Ersa
Extracurricular Activities
Goa University Gold Medalist in Table Tennis 2010/11
Goa University Runners Up in Table Tennis, 2012/13
Plays Part time Cricket for Div B Team Registered under Goa Cricket Association
Awards
- STAR AWARD, 2019, For Execution of BSA Solder Automation Project in Goa
- STAR AWARD, 2020, For Execution of BSA Solder Automation Project in Goa 90% Solder Joint Coverage
- STAR AWARD, 2021, For Continuous Improvement Solder Yield Improvement in BSA
- STAR AWARD, 2022, For Execution of project Cell Design in BSA
- Best kaizen Award, 2021
- Bronze Place in Global Kaizen Competition, 2020
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Konkani
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Prose Technologies India Pvt Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
Sr. Process Engineer
Prose Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 05.2024
Process Engineer
Commscope India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 11.2022
Process Technician
Commscope India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 03.2020
Production Engineer
Funskool India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 08.2017
Production Engineer
Kineco Ltd.
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 , ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 4001:2018 (Certified by DQS)
- Certified Internal Auditor Training for TL9000
- Certified Training for PowerFlux and Eco Select 2 By Kurtz Ersa
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering -
Goa University
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis International University
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