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Multidisciplinary engineering & manufacturing technologist I understand the passion and drive it takes for you to turn lines on a page into a life-changing product. I am engineer and industrial manufacturing technologist, too and my business is building the new concept, innovative products, tooling, other components and systems that help bring your brilliance to life. I may just be a small part of your big idea, but together we can build the innovative products of the future, today.

Education: B.S.M.E., Bombay University, Maharashtra, India Computer Skills: Proficient in Office Automation:- Software: MS Office, word, excel, power point, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Paint, Internet, outlook, SAP, ERP, MES, LIMS, DES, SCADA. Systems: DOS, vista, Windows XP

WORK EXPERIENCE: SPECTRA CONNECTORS, Inc., Camden, NJ. 01/2014–04/2015 Operations, Cost, Reliability & Quality Management Consultant: Ensuring use of reliability development processes in mechanical components / sub-systems as well as all interior components

used on system programs. Reliability processes - developing function base performance standards for components & systems, DFSS (Design for Six

Sigma), TTF (Test-to-Failure) processing and training, system and component FMEA facilitation & reviewing, test/weibull analysis including DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) reviewing, product, process and design standards review & approval, (ULP) problem solving approach for reducing warranty and identifying systemic issues, developing product & process development tools such as, PAT (Product Assurance Testing) manual, PSO (Process Sign-Off) manual, PET (Parametric Evaluation Technique) processing for robust reliability demonstration and manufacturing, gage R & R, user friendly spreadsheets for DOE (Design of Experiment) studies, etc.

Implementing reliability in design & development (Stress-Strength Analysis, FMEA, FTA, Tolerance & Worst case analysis, Reliability Modeling & Reliability Prediction. DFX (assembly, manufacturability, service) Parts & System Management.

Managing reliability testing - (Reliability Test planning, Reliability Protocol development, Sample size selection, ALT, HALT, RGT, HASS). Reliability fixtures design and development. Reliability Data Assessment.

Developing & Execution of System Verification and Validation protocols. Designing and process improvements to reduce costs. Providing expertise and support in the operation of injection molding machine process, mold operation, rejection, waste saving,

time saving and product assembly Ensuring that quality limits maintain and productivity targets were hit Set-up and adjust machines and auxiliary equipment and also performing troubleshooting on production issues within the

process. Train machine technician/operator to disassemble, clean and reassemble the loading system, tooling, molds and other

necessary auxiliary equipment Fine-tune process parameters until parts within specification and cycle times Providing guidance for profit & loss, management to all departments and complete fulfillment including production, engineering,

quality, planning, molding and metal stamping services. Managing direct staff of 10 with responsibility for 180 employees across three shifts Assisting in precision sheet metal components manufacturing, machine set-up, die setting, products process, plating process

and assembly process Implementing lean manufacturing system, throughout a $25 million process plant and a $30 million connector plant Plan. evaluation and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and

output Track, monitor, and report project progress against the plan Recognizing deviations from plan and develop corrective action/alternatives, and implementing the action of choice Creating and implementing an initiative that reduce production process from four steps to two steps, and eliminated 80% of

scrap from the process Keeping up to date on new development and technology in assigning disciplines and present on new 'Best Practice'

methodologies, procedures, processes and equipment to the company in a proactive manner Streamlining inventories by 50% and increased inventory turnover by 145% Improving customer delivery performance from 78% to 96% while reducing lead times by 80% Reducing scrap and waste by 26% through the 5s system Accelerating plant responsiveness by reducing complex setups by 74% through value stream mapping Leverage existing plant floor space and equipment through Lean initiatives allowing a 50% increase in actual sales in addition

to reclaiming 26% of floor space for new production cells

ABSOLUTE MOLDING CORPORATION- Thorofare, NJ 7/2013-12/2013 Manufacturing & Process Plant Management Consultant: Reliability and quality support to the team of product releasing engineers and suppliers; reviewing design verification &

production validation, conducting process sign-off at the supplier manufacturing locations for new product launch. Reviewing supplier documentation such as design FMEA, process DFMEA, control plans, process flow charts, error/mistake proofing techniques, gage R&R, DV/PV testing, process capability studies, etc. for the new product development/launch activities.

Supporting engineering/assembly plants for high warranty cost items using various quality techniques such as

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root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, design of experiments, etc. Providing management & consulting services to client in the areas of design, development and manufacturing of plastic

products Resolving machine and mold processing problems Enhancing productivity, continuous improvement, cost modeling, lean manufacturing, performance metrics, project and plant

layouts Leading in design, testing, planning, and implementation of working methodology Developing and managing a detail project plan incorporating: project team requirements, time phase budgets, manpower

estimate and specific deliverables Implementing corrective action and preventive action Eliminating quality and delivery issues resulting in over $ 200,000 of savings in 6 months Ensuring good manufacturing practice (GMP) compliance in manufacturing areas Performing a make vs. buy analysis on an existing product line that result in the product line being brought in-house providing

greater manufacturing flexibility and $ 450,000 in savings Achieved 102% of production goals with 75% temporary employees Working with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering goals and objectives Communicating risks associate with technology-related investments and purchases

MK GROUP OF INDUSTRIES-Mumbai, India 5/1976-6/2013 Freelancer, CEO, Owner & Managing Director Freelancer, OEM Manufacturers, Suppliers & Exporters: Expertise in manufacturing process right from concept to finish product, injection/blow/rotary molding components, precision sheet metal stamping & deep drown parts, plastic & sheet metal fabrication, structural engineering assembly & more....

20+ years of extensive manufacturing experience in multidisciplinary industries and products with vision, passion, purpose, year after year successfully achieve revenue, profit and business growth objectives with rapid-change environments. With spectacular experience of highly engineering systems, which require deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple industries and greatly successful in building relationships with customers, creditors, control of critical problem areas and delivered on customer commitments. Started at ground level, owned and operated businesses the group of companies from one to seven companies, 10 employees to over 350 employees with 'state of the art technique' in existing infrastructure and increase incredible production quality, capacity and profitability.

Core Strength in Industrial Engineering Excellence:

Plant Operation & Management Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Quality Engineering Design Engineering Reverse Engineering System Engineering Advance Engineering Die & Sand Metal Casting

Plastic Engineering Molding Science Material Science Reliability Engineer Packaging Technology Application Developments Mfg. Assembly Multicolored Pad Printing Heat Treatment Sand Blasting, Acid Itching

Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Rotary Molding & Thermoforming Precision Metal Stamping/Cutting Tooling, Mold, Die, Jig fixtures Plastic Fabrication Sheet Metal Fabrication Sheet Metal Deep Drawing Processes Engineering Plating, Anodizing & Polishing Powder Coating & Liquid Coating

Business Excellence: Productivity Enhancement Project Management Plant Operation Operation Management Workforce solutions Multidisciplinary Engineering ISO 9001 Standards Lean Manufacturing

Revenue Enhancement Profitability Improvement Process Improvement Continuous Improvement CAPA process and root cause

investigation Application Developments Six Sigma

Strategic Financial Planning Financial Management Organizational Transformation Bank & Creditors Relations Executive Leadership Mfg. Assembly Customer Relations AutoCAD, Solid EdgeST4

Multidisciplinary Industries & Products Expertise: Telecommunication Industrial & Mechanical Electro mechanical Computer Peripherals Engineered Connectors Rail Nuclear power Safety & Protection Consumer Goods Chemicals Nylon Cable Ties & Fixtures Toys & Games Amusement Industry

Automotive Electric Electronic, PCB, Wire test Cords, Probes Crimping Terminals (Lugs) Plastic & Precision Metal Components Aircraft & Aerospace Medical device & equipment, Hospital,

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Government & Public Sectors Office Supplies Entertainment Equipment Aluminum & MS, Sand & Die Casting worldwide Export

Defense Marine Tooling, Dies & Molds Building Instrument & Equipment Mining Agriculture Textiles Energy Furniture Food & Beverage Packing & Printing Building & Construction Connectors & Crimping Terminal

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Expertise in manufacturing plant operations Established plant policies and procedures Conformance to quality management systems (QMS) and standards Ensuring training and continuous improvement process Interacting with internal departments to resolve injection-molding issues Improving the tooling maintenance system that ensures all molds, dies and jig fixtures to produce the highest quality

components Oversaw the timely start-up of any new equipment or tools within the budget and time constraints. Through continuous improvement, reducing cost requirements without sacrificing any data indicators Through different designs, material changes and methodologies, improved by more than 70% and saved over 80

millions in a year in material cost Performing simulations on different production systems to identify bottlenecks (APQP) Advance product quality planning (CAE) Analysis computer-aided engineering (DDP & P) Design and development of products and processes (FMEA/DFMEA) Failure mode effects analysis & design failure mode and effect analysis (GD&T) Geometric dimensioning and tolerance (PPAP) Production part approval process (SPC) Statistical process control (CPD) Current product development (APQP) Advance product quality planning (QFD) Quality function deployment lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, & Solid edge ST4 Conducting employee performance reviews Developing process to assure attainment of production goals Directing and coordinate plant operations Maintaining safety standard throughout operations Establish and maintaining a positive culture for employees Foster a well-trained and motivated staff Working on daily production and manufacturing operation Reduce scrap by over 1 million dollars in a one year Standardizing maintenance practices to improve reliability and repeatability of equipment Spectacular working knowledge of scientific molding methods including in-mold intelligence (Such as cavity pressure,

process parameter control) Managing MK Group of Industries including seven companies, 4 locations, 2 shifts,17 manufacturing facilities and over 350

workers Exceptional understanding and passion for injection molding, blow molding, rotary molding & thermoforming machine process

on a daily basis Manufacturing industrial molded components for equipment for OEM clients Expertise in machine, molds, raw material, products and assembly inspection before the process, at the time of process and

after process up to the finish products Leading LEAN manufacturing system development and implementation for various production systems LEAN improve

profitability by over 12% daily inventory Cost reduction of more than 3 million space savings of over 5,200 Sq. feet and labor cost saved more than 1 million in one

project alone Reducing manufacturing complexity and improving production capability of material Bench marked best practice and process Developing and maintaining work standards for different manufacturing systems including variety of injection molding, blow

molding, rotary molding and thermoforming production & plastic fabrication Thermoplastic, engineered and thermosetting resins/plastics processing, additives for polymer materials, advance

injection/blow molding, polymer processing, plastic mold design, components and product design Providing direction, planning, coordinating and monitoring molding operations on all shifts Manufacturing high-tech engineering products using injection molding, polymer & co-polymer plastics molding, blow molding,

rotary molding, bakelite molding, FRP (Fiber Reinforce), SRP (Sheet Reinforce), PVC molding, rubber molding, insert molding, double molding and more..

Selecting and coordinating delivery, and the timely startup of new equipment Establish continuously improve reliability of molding process, ancillary equipment, managing molds, equipment modification

and repair Ensuring all molds maintain regularly and always in a condition to produce the highest quality parts Ensuring safe and efficient molding Interviewing and select management level employees Conducting employee performance reviews Maintaining safety standards throughout operations Establish and maintaining a positive culture for employees Proven powerful knowledge and wide experience of mold designs and development (tooling, polishing and hard chrome), jig

fixtures, polymer & co-polymer processing and injection molding of hi-tech engineering industrial product

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Reliability Engineering: Expertise reliability in design & development (Stress-Strength Analysis, FMEA, FTA, tolerance & worst case analysis, reliability

modeling & reliability prediction. DFX (assembly, manufacturability, service) parts & system management. Excellency in reliability testing (test planning, protocol development, sample size selection, ALT, HALT, RGT, HASS). Using of

reliability tools like Weibull, ALTA. Reliability fixtures designing and development, planning and execution and reliability data assessment. Developing & Execution of system verification and validation protocols.

Medical Device & Equipment: Assisting and mentoring for engineering and project management activities related to the start-up, operation of various medical device manufacturing & accessories in accordance with design, operation theatre & hospital equipment manufacturing, healthcare & Pharmaceuticals products, orthopedic device for limb lengthening, using 5 Whys in troubleshooting, 6M, quality improvement and problem solving, quality tools, fixtures, tooling. Utilizing effective and efficient Quality Engineering techniques like risk analysis, test method development, design of experiments, statistical data analysis, and development of sampling, conducting design verification studies, plans during product development cycle, verification and validation, performing dynamic test HASS, shock, leak, suction tests and create acceptance criteria for pressure used design & executing test equipment validation and performing IQ, OQ, PQ and many more as per client requirement.

Hi-tech precision sheet metal stamping components & fabrication:

Metal stamping services have long been “MK’s” primary focus in partnering with our customers. Wide variety of equipment to handle all metal stamping needs, including deep drawn stamping and heavy metal stamping. Stamping of “MK Group” punch press operations deliver uncompromising precision in our metal stamping production process. In all, “MK” is able to offer stamping services on over 105 press ranging in production capacity from 3 tons to 1500 tons. At “MK Group”, quality assurance and quality control, protocols encompass four aspects certifications (including ISO certification), procedures, technology and people. Each of these aspect is integral to one another. Together, they are the reason why “MK” can say it rises above the rest.

“MK” was ISO certificated and providing prototype stamping as require, precision metal stamping, rapid stamping, production stamping, short run stamping, progressive stamping, custom stamping, four slides/multiple slides, deep drawn, copper stamping, brass stamping, aluminum stamping, stainless steel stamping, MS stamping & many more.....

Precision Sheet Material Operation Process Skills:

Manufacturing of precision engineering & industrial sheet metal stamping, cutting/blanking, punching, slotting, perforating, notching, nibbling, lancing, slitting, parting, cut-off, trimming, shaving, deep drawn components. Spectacular knowledge of aluminum, beryllium-copper, beryllium nickel, blue spring steel, brass, bronze, cold-rolled & clod annealed (CRCA), copper, copper clad, stainless steel, mild steel, spring steel, nickel, nickel iron, nickel silver, phosphor bronze, silver, tin, titanium, tungsten, zinc, wire-cloth (ferrous, non-ferrous and alloy etc.), foundry process for aluminum, MS sand and die casting operations, machining & mfg. assembly. Managing multiple sheet metal & structural light & heavy duty fabrication, metallurgy, MS, SS, copper, brass, aluminum fabrication, Heat treatment, powder coating & spray painting, anodizing, electroplating on plastic components, reflectors for different applications & ferrous, non- ferrous plating, send blasting, acid itching, cleaning, deburring, polishing & many more as per customer's requirements, specifications & drawings.

RECOGNITION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing MK Group of Industries having seven companies, 4 locations, managing 2 shifts, 17 manufacturing facilities, more than 1764 most complicated OEM products, more than 56000 SKUs, supervising over 350 employees, supplying to Government and Semi Government enterprises all over the country, sales network over 200 OEM manufactures, 85 multinational Companies, 1200 dealers, 30 Agents, 45 C’Dot telecom license manufactures, 120 construction companies (builders) all over the country & export to 40 countries worldwide. “MK” have received most credit worthy & prestigious several national awards.

Best Innovative Product of the Year 2012 award from Rural Development Minister for State of Maharashtra, India Achiever of the Millennium national award from Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting of India for

significant achievement in the Indian Telecom Industry Pride of India national award from Urban and Rural Industrial Life Time Achievement national award from Governor of Assam & Karnataka states, India for outstanding

achievement in Telecom Industry Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani national award from Governor of Tamilnadu states, India for outstanding individual

achievement Pride of the Millennium national award from Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers of India for the Challenges

in the New Millennium in the Indian Telecom Industries Hind Rattan national award by president of India for outstanding service in the field of telecommunication for

outstanding services Certificate of Recognition from CGM (Chief General Manager) for significant cost improvement for the state Govt.

of Maharashtra, India Letter of Appreciation for indigenous Technology & Manufacturing of sophisticated Telecom Products from the

Ministry of Telecommunication, India.

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