Santosh Panda

• Managed capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Contributed to achieving safety targets by proactively addressing potential hazards and promoting strong safety culture throughout facility.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
• Partnered with R&D department to incorporate new technologies into existing manufacturing processes seamlessly.
• Played an active role in the development of new manufacturing facilities, providing input on equipment selection, layout design, and capacity planning.
• Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
• Evaluated manufacturing equipment performance regularly, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed to maintain optimal efficiency.
• Led Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement within various areas of the manufacturing environment.
• Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
• Swapped out materials and finishes in product line to alleviate performance issues and reduce corrosion.
• Supervised product development and introduction of prototypes for new designs.
• Designed documents and statements of proposals, lead times, technical costs and budgets and statements of work to manage supplier development efforts.
• Automated enabling technologies to identify and match potential suppliers for procurement and processing of hard to find parts.
• Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for offloading processes to overcome in-house production capacity issues.
• Managed supplier development efforts by creating statements of work and procedures, proposal preparation, projecting lead times, technical costs and budgets for engineering and parts production.
• Managed supplier development for Offloading activity with engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.
• Mitigated supplier risk through investigation and sourcing of qualified suppliers and on-site evaluations of processes and capacities.
• Reduced product rollout time 10% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
• Developed streamlined manufacturing process by using the regrinding usage,Cycle time optimization which boosted productivity and saved $16K dollars saving per year

Molding and Stamping
• Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
• Enhanced equipment reliability by designing and implementing predictive maintenance programs, reducing unplanned downtime significantly.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by developing comprehensive risk management plans and conducting regular audits of operational procedures.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for increased overall operational effectiveness and reduced waste by 10%
• Conducted root-cause analyses to identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions as needed for sustainable success.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring maximum utilization of available funds for optimal operational performance.
• Developed robust training programs to enhance employee skill sets and improve overall job satisfaction.
• Collaborated with various departments to develop cohesive strategies for achieving organizational objectives, fostering teamwork and communication across all levels in company.
• Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures for numerous functions and tasks to streamline Stamping & Molding operations.

• Facilitated changeovers in timely manner by swiftly switching molds as required per production schedule demands.
• Achieved quick-change over time >60 min
• Maintained safe working environment by strictly following safety guidelines and procedures during machine operation.
• Maximized efficiency with proper mold setup, material preparation, and accurate machine programming.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through strict adherence to company policies related to quality control measures.
• Improved product quality by monitoring and adjusting molding machine settings according to specifications.
• Managed material supply needs for molding department by communicating inventory status promptly to relevant teams.
• Assisted in training new operators on machine functions, safety protocols, and company standards for quality assurance.