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Shrikanta G

Shrikanta G

Senior Production Engineer
Bangalore ,KA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Engineer- Press shop with 10.5 years of comprehensive experience in production at JBM OGIHARA AUTOMOTIVE INDIA LIMITED,excelling in quality control and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced productivity and reduced rejection rates through effective project coordination and implementation of lean manufacturing principles. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment while achieving operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
3
3
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Engineer

JBM OGIHARA AUTOMOTIVE INDIA LIMITED
Bidadi Bangalore , Karnataka
11.2022 - Current
  • Planned, organized, and monitored daily press shop production activities to achieve production targets while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Ensured optimal utilization of press machines and manpower to achieve maximum productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Supervised press operations including blanking, piercing, forming, and trimming processes as per process standards and control plans.
  • Ensured proper die setting, die alignment, and first-off approval prior to start of mass production to maintain product quality.
  • Coordinated with maintenance team to minimize machine downtime and ensured timely completion of preventive maintenance activities.
  • Maintained effective coordination with union members to ensure smooth production operations and healthy industrial relations.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, team engagement, and adherence to standard work practices.
  • Actively involved in New project activities including installation, commissioning, and stabilization of new press machines.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams for machine trials, process validation, and production readiness.
  • Ensured machine capability verification and supported production ramp-up activities as per project timelines.
  • Toyota Production System (TPS) principles including waste elimination, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and standardized work.
  • Waste Elimination (Muda Reduction)
  • 5S Implementation and Visual Management
  • Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing) Implementation
  • Focused on improving productivity, reducing rejection, and optimizing workflow using lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Supported implementation of 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.
  • Identified process abnormalities and implemented corrective and preventive actions through root cause analysis.
  • Coordinated with Quality and Tool Room teams for die maintenance and process improvements.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety standards, operational procedures, and company policies.
  • Maintained production reports, downtime records, and process monitoring documents.
  • Supported audit requirements and management review through proper documentation and reporting.
  • Management Review Meetings to present production KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Production, and support decision-making for process improvements and operational excellence.

Senior Engineer

Surin Automotive Pvt Ltd
Peenya Bangalore , Karnataka
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Plan and monitor daily production activities to achieve shift and monthly targets.
  • Ensure maximum productivity and machine utilization in press shop.
  • Coordinate with maintenance team for breakdown and preventive maintenance.
  • Ensure proper die change, die setting, and first-off approval before production.
  • Control manpower allocation and ensure smooth shift operations.
  • Reduce downtime, rejection, and improve line efficiency.
  • Analyze defects such as dent, burr, crack, wrinkle, trimming variation, and take corrective actions.
  • Ensure implementation of control plan, SOP, and quality standards.
  • Monitor die condition and coordinate with tool room for die maintenance and improvement.
  • Ensure proper die alignment and avoid die-related defects.
  • Support new die trials, development activities, and process validation.
  • Implement Kaizen and process improvement activities.
  • Lead and guide production and quality team members.
  • Provide training to operators on quality and process standards.
  • Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room departments.
  • Maintain production reports, quality reports, rejection reports, and CAPA records.
  • Maintain 5S and standard work procedures.
  • Coordinate all quality activities in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and support IMARQ customer audits to ensure timely and effective closure of observations.
  • Lead and participate in Quality Circle activities to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and enhance team engagement.

Engineer

Surin Automotive Pvt Ltd
Peenya Bangalore , Karnataka
07.2014 - 09.2019
  • Conducting daily meeting with associate to share day to day activities and concerns.
  • Preparing why why analysis for defects.
  • 8D for in-house Rejection as well as customer end Rejection and take necessary action to avoid it on future.
  • Customer end defects target in PPM and recording the same
  • Training given to the team members to achive zero defects at customer place and inprocess
  • Monitoring customer Complaint and warranty Complaint effectively
  • Interacting with customers to get required inputs and outputs
  • Process and product audit as per plan
  • Monitor press shop production to ensure parts meet drawing specifications.
  • Verify critical dimensions using measuring instruments (Vernier, Micrometer, Height gauge, etc.)
  • Maintain quality records like: Inspection reports,Patrol check sheets,8D reports,Control plans,PPAP documents.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Delhi Institute of Business Management
New Delhi India
2014 - 2017

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Department of Technical Education Shri Krishna Polytechnic
Chimney Hills Chikkabanavara
06.2007 - 06.2014

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board - SSLC

SSLC Government High School
Chikkabanavara Bangalore North
2006 - 2007

Skills

Team leadership

Management skills

Leadership skills

Problem solver

Project coordination

Analytical

Key performance indicators

Innovator

Software

Micro soft office (word,Excel,Power point,outlook)

Basic SAP

Certification

Internal auditor ISO 9001:2015

Interests

Manufacturing production New projects

Timeline

Senior Engineer

JBM OGIHARA AUTOMOTIVE INDIA LIMITED
11.2022 - Current

Internal auditor ISO 9001:2015

02-2022

Senior Engineer

Surin Automotive Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Delhi Institute of Business Management
2014 - 2017

Engineer

Surin Automotive Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 09.2019

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Department of Technical Education Shri Krishna Polytechnic
06.2007 - 06.2014

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board - SSLC

SSLC Government High School
2006 - 2007
Shrikanta GSenior Production Engineer