Saravanan P N
Arcot
Summary
A graduate in Ceramic Engineering, seeking a challenging position to utilize my skills and abilities to become integral part of SAINT GOBAIN India LTD as a Casting Engineer and contribute my best skills for the growth of organization in the areas related with a proven track record in overseeing manufacturing processes, optimizing production workflows, and ensuring product quality. Seeking an opportunity to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills to enhance ceramic production efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENGINEER- CASTING
SAINT GOBAIN INDIA LTD, GRINDWELL NORTON
05.2023 - Current
- Production Engineer for the Silicon carbide refractories and Armor plates through slip casting process for the Vehicle protection and Human protection with 50MT monthly average production
- Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and on-time delivery
- Planning the shift schedule and reporting in charge for the Team members, company trainees and contract workers, 80 workers per day
- Planning the Raw material requirements, POP mold making, Ball mill charging, Slip casting and green finishing activities
- Support for industrialization of MES software (manufacturing executing system) for end-to-end traceability of production
- Productivity improvement through the OEE of process machines, manpower efficiency and trainings
- Supporting to the Technical team for the Defect reductions projects and leading the defect reduction production trials
- Supporting to the Saint- Gobain WCM Bronze journey through implementing the data mapping, control systems, making SOP and log sheet for the casting production process
- WCM pillar member for the EHS and QPC pillars, supporting to the pillar activities
- Implemented the 5S as per WCM standard in POP, Casting and Green finishing shop floor, Authorized 5S internal zone auditor and zone in charge
- Reporting the Unsafe conditions and acts in the company and participating in safety trainings and sharing to the workers
- Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and on-time delivery
- Implement process improvements, resulting in gradual increase in production output
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges
- The Yellow Belt Project aims to develop and industrialize the Silicon carbide with Alumina a slip casting technique for the Body armor Torso Plate (NPD)
- 14-million-euro project for Saint Gobain's top client
- This project uses the inherent concepts of continuous improvement to systematically increase the yield in the casting process of Body Armor manufacture
- Several issues with the casting process, including uneven outcomes, material loss, and variances in product quality, call for focused adjustments to boost yield overall
- To stabilize the production of body Armor and improve product quality, the project seeks to eliminate defects and sources of rejection in the Green and Fired stages of manufacturing
REFRACTORY ENGINEER
JINDAL SAW LTD
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Performing duties as a shift in charge in ductile iron spun pipe plant for maintenance of cast iron ladle, ductile iron ladle, hopper, fall Shute and magnesium convertor
- Planning and preparation of indents for refractory requirement as per business plans
- Maintaining records of each equipment for shutdown and new lining
- Refractory material Management
- Hot Metal Ladle repairing and maintenance
- Maintaining the shift log books and monthly reports as per SOP
- Refractory lining of Blast furnace using Carbon blocks, Corundum bricks, High alumina bricks and Fireclay
- Refractory lining of annealing furnace using Fire clay bricks and Blanket modules
- Refractory lining of Induction furnace using Silica ramming mass and Coil coating by Conventional castable-90
- Refractory lining of Blast furnace Stove using Checker bricks
- Refractory lining of Sinter plant Preheater using Fireclay bricks and Furnace using low cement castable-90
Education
B Tech - Ceramic Technology
Alagappa College of Technology
09-2021
Skills
- Production planning and scheduling
- Quality assurance and control
- Process validation and Monitoring
- Continuous process improvement
- Team leadership and training
- Root cause analysis
- Resource optimization
- Health and safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Engineering
- Technical services
- Problem solving
- Project co-ordination
- Team management
- Cost estimation
Technical proficiency
- SAP
- AUTO CAD
- 3D printing
- MES
Certification
- National Workshop on Advanced Ceramics and Refractory for Foundry Industry
Bangalore, 2019
Gained in-depth knowledge of advanced ceramics and refractory materials specifically tailored for the foundry industry, focusing on the latest innovations and applications. - In-Plant Certification
CUMI SR1, Ranipet District
Completed an in-plant certification program, gaining practical exposure to the production and quality control processes in the refractory manufacturing sector.
Training
Carborundum Universal Limited, Super Refractory Division-I — Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
May 2019 – June 2019
- Gained hands-on experience in the inspection of raw materials for refractory products, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
- Assisted in the mixing process of materials to create refractory compositions, optimizing material blends for performance and durability.
- Supported the pressing, drying, and firing processes, learning to control production stages to ensure the proper formation and final quality of refractory products.
- Gained exposure to the entire production workflow, including safety standards and quality control measures critical to the manufacturing of refractory products.
Project
Title: Optimization of Parameters for the 3D Printing Process of a Pyramidal Shape Using Alumino-Silicate Clay
Outcome: Identified key factors influencing 3D printing with alumino-silicate clay, including material consistency, operating pressure, slicing parameters, and machine calibration. Successfully optimized printing parameters for better print quality and efficiency.
Key Influencing Factors:Consistency of feed material
- Operating pressure
- Slicing and machine language (e.g., infill, printing speed)
- Calibration of the printer
Personal details
- Name: Saravanan P N
- Date of Birth: 17th November 1999
- Nationality: Indian
Languages Known
- Speak: Tamil, English, Hindi, Telugu
- Read: Tamil, English
- Write: Tamil, English
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: 2nd February 2025
Place: Halol
Timeline
ENGINEER- CASTING
SAINT GOBAIN INDIA LTD, GRINDWELL NORTON
05.2023 - Current
REFRACTORY ENGINEER
JINDAL SAW LTD
02.2022 - 04.2023
- National Workshop on Advanced Ceramics and Refractory for Foundry Industry
Bangalore, 2019
Gained in-depth knowledge of advanced ceramics and refractory materials specifically tailored for the foundry industry, focusing on the latest innovations and applications. - In-Plant Certification
CUMI SR1, Ranipet District
Completed an in-plant certification program, gaining practical exposure to the production and quality control processes in the refractory manufacturing sector.
B Tech - Ceramic Technology
Alagappa College of Technology
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