Viraj Naik
North Goa
Summary
Highly skilled Engineering Professional with 17+ years of experience in testing, production and process engineering. Proficient in operating and managing complex equipment, with a focus on precision, quality, and efficiency. Proven track record of driving process improvements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products, and promoting a culture of excellence in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, and technical writing. Excels with strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes and collaborative work environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineer II
Commscope India Pvt Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
- Was responsible for Establishing the Test setup for New PIM chambers
- Qualified the PIM matrix and RF matrix for production closely working with Global team to resolve the issues
- Developed PM plan for the test equipment’s with support from OEM
- Initiated and rolled out In-house calibration of test Equipment PIM analyzers
- Worked with Global team for introduction and roll out of CATS software
- Budget preparation for the Repair and maintenance to comply with VOH
- Create ECR for manufacturing improvements
- Work with R&D, Planning and operations to implement the ECR without production loss
- Redesign the RL stations to be inline with operation requirement to maintain Lean flow
- Worked with R&D and engineering Team to improve processes
- Developed the New XY table locally for production support
- Worked with Quality and R&D team for qualifying antenna for Vietel Customers
- Monitored application performance after deployment in production environment.
- Provided technical guidance to junior team members on testing processes and procedures.
- Identified potential risks associated with software development projects.
- Run DOE to improve process and achieve better efficiency
- Breakthrough Lean Kaizens
Process Engineer I
Commscope India Pvt Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Was responsible for Establishing the Setup for the RET, Rail and PSA manufacturing
- Set processes for Cable assemblies and phase cable
- Establishing New equipment’s and qualifying for the production
- DMAIC approach and certification for problem solving
- Updating the standard operating procedures, Work instructions as per the Engineering change Request
- Handling PCR for process changes for improvement in processes
- SAP knowledge, hands on working on Sap transactions
- Time pro study (VSM)to reduce the cycle time of the process to meet the takt time
- Making plant layouts using Draftsight for capacity expansions
- Identifying & leading breakthrough kaizen through factory level VSM
- Budget planning for the Tools and fixtures and test equipment repairs
- Assist NPI for new products
- Managing the Testing Area
- BSA testing area Training the Test Engineer
- Assist R&D for support in testing and RET sector
- Successfully implemented and produced 13 PTP projects
- Breakthrough Kaizens held in Subassembly Gold Award wining Kaizen for Lean transformation for 2015
- Six sigma Gold Award for Cable assembly in 2018
- Certified white and Orange Belt for Lean
- Certified RF trainer for BSA testing
- Lead for BSA testing implementation and rollout of processes
- 15 Award winning Point Kaizens completed and implemented
Process Technician
Commscope India Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Introducing corrective & preventive methods to improve First Pass Yield and Efficiency
- Doing regular process and system audits to keep the quality of antennas integral
- Closely working with Quality Engineer for finding any defects with the raw material before it affects our production quality
- If required take immediate decisions whether particular raw material is to be used or move to M.R.B to raise notification against vendor
- Closely working with Process Engineer for developing new fixtures and tools
- Give all possible and required technical assistance for the operations in time to carry out the jobs efficiently
- Analyzing root causes for failures of antennas and implementing corrective measures to avoid them
- Training of new operators, looking for new process changes so as to have a smooth production process
- Certifying skill blocks of operators to control standardization of process
MDO (Trainee Engineer)
Bharti Teletech Limited
09.2007 - 10.2008
Apprentice Engineer
Bharti Teletech Limited
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Managing Production line of Initial Testing and to achieve daily production target
- Leading the REPAIR and REFURBISHMENT TEAM for Fixed Cellular Terminal (FCT)
- Working in coordination with R&D to evaluate, implement and suggest changes as per customer requirements
- Testing and Evaluating the revised versions of FCT’s
- Troubleshooting and repairing FCT’s
- Preparing reports based on faults identified and suggest ways to achieve 100% RFT(Right First Time)
- Testing, Troubleshooting and repairing Basic phones and GSM modems
- Ensuring optimal utilization of Man, machine & Materials Educate Subordinate to take more responsibilities
Education
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunications
Goa College of Engineering
Farmagudi, Goa05-2006
Skills
- Debugging
- Test equipment management
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Logical Reasoning Skills
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Process flow analysis
- Value stream mapping
References
- Shabir Ahmed, Quality Manager, +91-956109946, Shabir.Ahmed@commscope.com
- Kamat Vishnu, NPI engineering manager, +91-9503057667, Vishnu.kamat@commscope.com
Languages
English
First Language
Languages
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
- Konkani
Timeline
Test Engineer II
Commscope India Pvt Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
Process Engineer I
Commscope India Pvt Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2021
Process Technician
Commscope India Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2014
MDO (Trainee Engineer)
Bharti Teletech Limited
09.2007 - 10.2008
Apprentice Engineer
Bharti Teletech Limited
09.2006 - 09.2007
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunications
Goa College of Engineering
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