AMARNATH N A S

Product Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States2 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Process Optimization.
Proven track record in quality assurance and cost reduction.
Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Process Engineer with expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Lean Six SigmaProcess Optimization (manufacturing)Lean Process ImprovementQuality AssuranceQuality ManagementProcess ImprovementSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementLean ManufacturingMaterial Handling

Other Skills

MODAPTSOEEFlexsimProduction PlanningCost ReductionCapacity PlanningJIT ProductionValue Stream MappingLayout DesignStakeholder ManagementCost ControlStatistical Process Control (SPC)5SLaunch ExperienceDowntime Reduction

Experience

2 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

2 yrs

Current Experience

Tesla

4 roles

Process Engineer

Promoted

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Fremont, California, United States · On-site

Associate Process Engineer

Oct 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Fremont, California, United States · On-site

Industrial Engineering Intern

Jan 2024 – May 2024 · 4 mos · Fremont, California, United States · On-site

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Improved the efficiency of the seat assembly line through the application of MODAPTS and resolving bottlenecks, ensuring alignment with takt time and production goals.
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Consolidated assembly stations and reduced the number of required operators, resulting in significant operational savings.
𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆: Conducted a detailed MODAPTS analysis to reduce the number of assembly stations, optimizing workload distribution and reducing operator movement, which increased capacity.
𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Engineered a strategy that maintained efficiency with fewer operators by balancing operator tasks amidst fluctuating demand.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗫: Suggested and implemented a conveyor system to streamline Model X seat production, reducing non-value-added activities and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by making equipment more available and efficient.

MODAPTSOEEFlexsimProduction PlanningCost ReductionProcess Optimization (Manufacturing)+9

Process Engineering Intern

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Fremont, California, United States · On-site

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗦: Leveraged MODAPTS to optimize manufacturing processes, achieving significant savings and reducing workforce needs.
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Developed a glove selection process that adhered to safety standards while saving costs through more efficient procurement and usage.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴:Designed and implemented a returnable packaging system that significantly cut unboxing time and halved staff requirements, leading to substantial time and cost savings.
𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Eliminated non-value-added activities and improved part kitting processes, resulting in significant savings and an increase in station utilizations.

Launch ExperienceDowntime ReductionLean Process ImprovementOEEMODPATSWorkforce Planning+5

Sunbelt solomon

Quality Engineer

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · Solomon, Kansas, United States · On-site

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Utilized Poka-Yoke techniques to minimize incorrect part assemblies, improving quality assurance.
𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:: Analyzed major defects using Pareto principles to identify key issues, boosting first pass yield and enhancing process control with Power BI.
𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Set up quality gates and minimum product quality standards, contributing to an enhancement in overall product quality.
𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀: Conducted trials on new gasket installation methods, addressing the top Pareto defect and reducing gasket leaks.

Value Stream MappingQuality ManagementStatistical Data AnalysisWork StandardizationMicrosoft Power BIPoka Yoke+3

Gaea engineers and contractors private limited

Industrial Engineer

Nov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Reduced inventory levels of low-demand products, saving space and costs.
𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Devised and implemented a highly efficient Kanban system for procuring materials, reducing inventory holding costs.
𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗘𝗢𝗤) 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹: Applied the EOQ model to optimize material procurement processes, achieving cost savings.

Inventory ControlEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Vendor ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)+4

Ifb motors

Process Engineering Intern

Mar 2021 – May 2021 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗖𝗔𝗗: Revamped a scrap yard into a finished goods warehouse using AutoCAD, performing ABC analysis for slotting SKUs to improve space utilization.
𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Improved overall equipment efficiency (OEE) through better machine availability using lean manufacturing principles.
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Redesigned the layout for toolbox placement in the sub-assembly line, effectively reducing tool accessing time.
𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴:Created a value stream map with a cross-functional team, potentially reducing product lead time and cycle time.
𝗘𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Conducted ergonomic assessments using the REBA method, alleviating worker fatigue through optimized Kaizen projects.

OEEAutoCADLean ManufacturingLayout DesignValue Stream MappingErgonomic Assessments+2

Bosch automotive electronics india private limited

Process Engineering Intern

Jan 2019 – Mar 2019 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:: Reduced material movement using systematic layout planning methodology by relocating sections within the facility.
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Analyzed and optimized facility layout, resulting in significant space savings.
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Achieved a reduction in warehouse manpower by analyzing efficiency with the Yamazumi chart and reducing non-value-added activities.
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Minimized forklift usage by tracking material handling equipment movements using the Spaghetti Diagram.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Conducted time studies to establish production capacity and proposed ideas to improve it.

Material HandlingPlant LayoutOEESpace PlanningProcess Optimization (Manufacturing)Time Study+1