Open To Work
Varun Kumar
Udhampur
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Engineer with a proven track record at Allison India Pvt Ltd, leveraging quality improvement tools and effective leadership to enhance production efficiency. Expert in failure mode analysis and lean manufacturing, successfully implementing initiatives that reduced rejections and optimized resource utilization, driving significant productivity gains.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer – Assembly
Allison India Pvt ltd
Pune
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily value stream meetings focused on safety, quality, and production metrics.
- Monitored key performance indicators to enhance assembly line efficiency.
- Maximized resource utilization to increase overall productivity.
- Introduced online rework initiatives to improve first-time-right and axle build quality.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for all production equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Incentivized production team to optimize quality, quantity, cost, and time management.
- Partnered with quality control team to detect and resolve manufacturing defects.
- Developed employee skills through training and mentorship programs.
Sr. Engineer - Production
Dana Graziano Transmissioni India Ltd
Ahmedabad
04.2018 - 02.2025
- Planned production schedules, analyzed rejections, documented production processes, managed shift schedules and manpower, developed team skills, and ensured safety on shop floor while improving fixtures and tooling.
- Using 7QA Tools, PFMEA, Kaizens, Poka-yoke, Why-Why Analysis, OEE etc. for Production Improvements, Problem Solving & Avoiding rejections.
- Managed fully automated machines including SPM, Fanuc robots, hydraulic presses, and various furnaces and coating machines.
- Handled breakdowns, planned preventive maintenance, and managed spare parts during 8 months in maintenance department.
- Coordinated document preparation for IATF audits, customer audits, and ISO45001 compliance.
- Dana Inc. is a leading Off-highway vehicles transmission system manufacturing company which supplies axles and other transmission parts to Tesla, Ashok Leyland, Club Car, Mahindra etc
Trainee Engineer- Heat Treatment
Oerlikon Fairfield Atlas Ltd
Belguam
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Implementation of SMED in the Rotary hearth furnace setup for the Improvement of production.
- Enhanced productivity in continuous carburizing furnace by optimizing loading patterns.
- Designed and implemented cost-reduction initiatives that streamlined production processes.
- Executed project to reduce consumable usage through ACMA training, achieving 20% savings in PPE consumption.
- Introduced new system for the regular monitoring of the rejection and led the team for the reduction of the Dent on Face type rejections.
- Assess and Analyze current production methods in VMC, Hobbing, Clipping, Shaping Machines etc.
- Evaluated machine and tool needs for production processes.
- Plan, Manage and oversee all elements of production in our factory.
Education
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Venkateshwara University
Gajraula, UP, India04-2026
Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
Govt. Polytechnic College
Kathua, Jammu, India07-2016
Skills
- Failure mode analysis techniques
- Quality improvement tools
- IATF and CQI-9 compliance auditing
- Effective leadership
- Kaizen practices and Poka-Yoke systems
- Knowledge of heat treatment methods
- Total productive maintenance principles
- Management of consumables and planning
- Programming robots (FANUC R2000)
- Microsoft Office applications mastery
- AutoCAD drawing skills
- Lean manufacturing
Certification
- Safety Certification- Dana Safety hub.
- CNC Programming- NSDC Skill development GOI
- Standards Of Business Conduct- Sai Global
- Pat on the back for various improvements and trainings- Dana Inc.
- Firefighting certificate
- Certification in basic excel
- Certification in Power BI
Accomplishments
- Implementation of SMED in the Rotary hearth furnace setup for the Improvement of production
- Completed the project for the reduction of consumables through ACMA Training and got savings up to 20% in PPE consumption
- Introduced new system for the regular monitoring of the rejection and lead the team for the reduction of the Dent on Face type rejections
- Improved productivity in Continuous Carburizing Furnace by modifying loading pattern
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Dogri
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Football
- Music
Disclaimer
I hereby Declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and brief.
Skill Sets
- Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis- PFMEA
- 7 QC Tools Problem Solving
- IATF& CQI-9 Audit
- Leadership Quality
- Kaizens& Poke-Yoke
- Knowledge of Heat Treatment Processes
- Total Productive Maintenance (Jishu Hozen)
- Consumables Management& Planning
- Robot Programming in Fanuc R2000
- Microsoft Office
- Reading of Auto CAD drawings
Personal Information
- Passport Number: U3314620
- Date of Birth: 03/25/96
- Nationality: Indian
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
₹90000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Senior Engineer – Assembly
Allison India Pvt ltd
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Engineer - Production
Dana Graziano Transmissioni India Ltd
04.2018 - 02.2025
Trainee Engineer- Heat Treatment
Oerlikon Fairfield Atlas Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2018
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Shri Venkateshwara University
Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
Govt. Polytechnic College