RIDDHIKA R
Manufacturing & Production Engineer
Karaikudi
Summary
Knowledgeable Engineer with solid foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience in project support. Successfully contributed to design and implementation of diverse technical projects, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to standards. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and technical troubleshooting, enhancing overall project efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Engineer – Production
India Pistons Limited
05.2024 - Current
- Supervise daily shop floor operations, ensuring process efficiency and compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented 5S and Kaizen initiatives, improving operational productivity, and minimizing waste.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, and lead corrective action efforts for continuous improvement.
- Maintain production and quality documentation in line with ISO 9001 principles.
- Mentored junior engineers by providing constructive feedback on their work, fostering a positive learning environment within the team.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assisting with on-site inspections, testing, and quality control measures.
- Assisted in development, design and execution of projects.
- Developed cost-effective solutions for engineering challenges while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
- Reduced production downtime by troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing preventive maintenance measures.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
India Pistons Limited
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Drove NPD project milestones by synchronizing global design and production workflows; leveraged technical training from Korean joint venture partners to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and process standardization.
- Spearheaded machine trials and commissioning, while authoring standardized quality checklists to streamline production and ensure technical consistency.
- Assisted in root cause analysis and CAPA implementation to address product and process defects.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication with Quality Assurance, Purchase, and Marketing teams to align project objectives.
- Engaged in detailed documentation and reporting of quality control procedures, and project status.
Education
B.E. - Automobile Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Chennai06-2023
Skills
ISO 9001 compliance knowledge
Root cause analysis expertise
Kaizen and continuous improvement practices
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality documentation
Experience with ERP systems
Cost estimation
Technical reporting
Product development
Advanced Quality & Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
- Member of the founding technical team for the KIA project with zero customer complaint, overseeing the transition from initial setup to full-scale production over a 2-year period.
- Selected as the technical lead in the KIA project launch by traveling to China for critical machine commissioning and final approval , ensuring all imported assets met strict quality and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality validation checklists, ensuring 100% process consistency across multiple production shifts
- Achieved 'First-Time Right' (FTR) production targets during the pilot phase of the KIA project, reducing initial scraps.
Timeline
Assistant Engineer – Production
India Pistons Limited
05.2024 - Current
Graduate Engineer Trainee
India Pistons Limited
02.2023 - 04.2024
B.E. - Automobile Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering