Oct 2022 – Dec 2022 · 2 mos · Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

May 2022 – Sep 2022 · 4 mos · Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• Topic: Analysis of Repetitive Problems in Project Execution and Resolution through Process Optimization
• Tailor made improvement programs derived based on current occurring challenges in the organization to optimize project performance (Focus: Cost) using qualitative (interviews) & quantitative (3 years project cost data) research
• Optimization Projects & Programs evaluated through Payback Period, Return On Investment, SWOT, & Initiative Prioritization Map
• Preparation of a framework to strategically implement product & process improvements to overcome existing challenges
• Estimated 50% reduction in project cost overruns through quick win improvement projects with relatively shorter implementation time

Dec 2021 – Apr 2022 · 4 mos · Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• Managed & executed mini-projects to improve the project management process using new tools & methods
• Developed & introduced data visualization tools to monitor & control the project’s performance using Excel VBA: Project costs, Project Schedule, Capacity Management
• Statistical analysis of project issues after commissioning the solution

Mar 2019 – Jul 2019 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Implementation of Lean measures in fabrication and assembly
• Created a tailor made New Product Launch Management business process to enable and support product transition from Prototype to Series Production
• Participated in the digitalization of Change Management Process with SAP and Windchill PLM
• Product Line- Self Loading Concrete Mixers, Transit Mixers, Batching Plants, and Concrete Pumps

Jan 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

• JV- Automotive Axles Ltd
• Technical Project Management for new product launch & optimization projects in production
• Process Optimization in Manufacturing & Assembly using Lean Tools- Cycle Time Reduction, Changeover Time Reduction, Automation & Digitization, Process flow optimization
• Process Owner for a Kaikaku Project- Brake Shoe Web Hot Forming (Material yield improvement from 60% to above 90%)
• Brake Bracket Torquing Robotic Process Automation Project implemented as part of process digitization and Industry 4.0 transformation
• GO GREEN Project - Elimination of wood packaging and Implementation of a returnable, reusable packaging system for brakes
• New process commissioning and training the personnel

Jul 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Technical Project Management of Manufacturing Engineering activities for new products
• Process Optimization- Optimization of the existing manufacturing processes
• Technical Support- problem resolution during new product launch
• Manufacturing Documentation- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions, Inspection Guidelines, Reporting Documents, FMEA revision

Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 · 11 mos

• Project Management for new product development in Production
• Project Monitoring & Control- Parts procurement, tooling procurement, Demand vs Actual
• Project Documentation- PPAP documentation, Things Gone Right & Things Gone Wrong (TGR & TGW)
• Stakeholder Management- Interface between design, quality, purchase, and production planning
• Product industrialization
• Production ramp-up (Prototype build, Pilot batch, and PPAP)

Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 · 0 mo · Dharwad

• Assisted on a six sigma project "Peel off of Glide Coating". Responsible for the component process data collection and SPC study. Have given a few inputs on the possible causes and process improvements to overcome the peel-off of the glide coating process in the drive shafts.