Jithin Balagopalan

Operations Associate

Payyannur, Kerala, India2 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement.
Proven track record in optimizing manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on quality enhancement.

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

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Skills

Core Skills

Process EngineeringLean ManufacturingManufacturing EngineeringProcess PlanningProcess ImprovementLean Engineering

Other Skills

Team Management7 QC ToolsCAPEXTime StudyCycle time studyKaizenAutoCADSAP ERPSOLIDWORKSCOMSOL MultiphysicsProductivity ImprovementEquipment MaintenanceResearchProduction PlanningPFMEA

About

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the mechanics behind complex engineering problems. My expertise in design principles extends to the fields of mechanical design, computer-aided design (CAD), and lean manufacturing (Six sigma) which has enabled me to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems. My passion for manufacturing and design, combined with my technical expertise, has led me to pursue a career in the field of manufacturing, where I can utilize my skills to help organizations optimize their manufacturing processes and create products that are of the highest quality. I am always seeking new opportunities to challenge myself and expand my knowledge in the field, and I am excited to bring my expertise to any organization that values innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Note: (If you have an idea that needs to be screenplayed then you are at the right place !)

Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Zf rane automotive india private limited

3 roles

Assistant Manager

Promoted

Aug 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Spearhead Gemba walks, RCA, revisit and refine
PFMEA to improve process quality of Current & NPD products.

Process EngineeringLean ManufacturingTeam Management

Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Jul 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

Working in manufacturing engineering department, plant-1, FIG, Trichy. Responsibilities include ;
Material handling, Layout and Poke yoke implementation at FIG assembly lines.
CAPEX planning for machine purchase followed by machine follow up and prove out.
End to end traceability of FIG (fully integrated gear) parts and interlinking with the assembly line (industry 4.0).

Process Planning7 QC ToolsCAPEXManufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer

Nov 2022 – Jul 2023 · 8 mos · On-site

Worked at Plant 2,3 Guduvancheri, chennai
Assist engineers in various disciplines related to root cause analysis, man machine time analysis, commissioning of machines, cycle time reduction etc.

Time StudyCycle time studyManufacturing EngineeringProcess Improvement

Hanon systems

Mechanical Engineer

Jun 2022 – Oct 2022 · 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Assist engineers and production team in the field of lean engineering (LPS).
Six sigma principles like DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), ECRS (Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange, Simplify) used for assembly line analysis to deal bottleneck process and improve efficiency.

KaizenTime StudyLean EngineeringProcess Improvement