Bharathwaj Varadarajan
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail- and process-oriented, with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled manufacturing and production team member with technical skills and attention to detail. Understands safety and consistently exceeds performance requirements. Dedicated to quality processes and final product results. Also with skills in preparing equipment, testing products for functionality and monitoring and adjusting production processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Set Up Technician
Saporito Inc.
Milton, Canada
08.2022 - Current
- Performing the entire changeover process from Tooling removal, to Tooling installation, changeover of all equipment, set up and start up of the machine
- Performing maintenance of production equipment, ensuring proper operation.
- Calibrated machines to ensure accuracy in output.
- Troubleshot malfunctions on various types of equipment using electrical schematics and technical manuals.
- Replaced worn or defective parts as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs made to equipment.
- Provided technical support for operators during the production process.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations related to malfunctioning machinery.
Set Up Technician
Silgan Plastics
Woodbridge, Vaughan, Canada
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed setup of Molds and maintenance of production equipment, ensuring proper operation.
- Calibrated machines to ensure accuracy in output.
- Troubleshot malfunctions on various types of equipment using electrical schematics and technical manuals.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Followed and supported OSHA-mandated safety requirements for proper machine operation.
- Took extra care to protect molds from being damaged between production runs.
- Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Production Engineer
Falcon Chemicals LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Production engineer with 4 years experience with extensive training in engineering, machine programming, machinist work and AutoCAD skills. Strengthens production processes to maximize quality, safety, volume capacity and profitability across departments.
- Assisting managers in Erection and Commissioning of machineries which includes Blow Molding, Injection Molding, Screen Printing, Labeling, Cap Lining and wadding.
- Developed and implemented production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyzed existing production systems, identified areas of improvement, and proposed solutions.
- Created detailed reports on production performance and made recommendations for process changes.
- Performed root cause analysis on production issues, developed corrective actions, and monitored results.
- Monitored production operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems associated with the design or function of a product or system.
- Prepared technical documents including user manuals, installation guides, test protocols.
- Provided technical support to internal departments such as Quality Assurance, Research and Development.
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, to reduce waste and improve productivity.
- Evaluated vendor quotations for raw materials or parts; negotiated prices where necessary.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across departments like Design Engineering and Procurement.
- Handled root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintained all machines and equipment and handled the repairs.
Production Coordinator & Quality Assurance
Royce Plastics International FZE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Administering work order creations and completions.
- Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of production processes, materials used, and finished products.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and ensured timely replenishment.
- Developed standard operating procedures for production personnel to follow.
- Provided training to new personnel on safety protocols and equipment operation techniques.
- Communicated with vendors to order supplies needed for production operations.
- Inspected quality control standards of incoming materials, in-process work, and final product output.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental regulations and policies.
- Assisted in developing plans for increasing efficiency by reducing costs or streamlining processes.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback surveys, competitive research, to identify areas for improvement in the manufacturing process.
- Worked closely with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts that met company objectives while minimizing costs.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, sales and marketing, to ensure smooth execution of projects.
- Enforced strict adherence of established quality assurance standards throughout the entire production process.
- Interfaced with customers regarding product specifications and changes required due to their needs.
- Managed day-to-day tasks assigned by Production Manager and Director ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
- Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.
- Reviewed daily workload distribution to prioritize and distribute job assignments.
- Coordinated with production lines and created schedules to meet promised delivery.
- Documented current and ideal practices and used post-completion audits to drive compliance.
- Received and reviewed sales orders against work in process using material requirement planning report.
Junior Engineer (Machine Shop)
JCBL Marrel Tippers Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, India
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Scheduled and handled production activity in machine shop as per the requirement from sales team.
- Created detailed reports on project progress, timelines and outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-functional initiatives.
- Checked materials need for production on weekly basis coordinating with store and procurement team.
- Used raw materials in such a way where scrap does not exceed by 3% to 4%.
- Handled the process of production in CNC bending and NC shearing with other common machines involved in machining process, also provided nesting plan drawing for plasma cutting machine.
- Corresponded production support documents. Design parts in AutoCAD and extract for nesting plan for Plasma machine.
- Ensured proper completion of product for other departments to function as per plan.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Process Quality Engineering -
Conestoga College
01.2020
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Sakthi Engineering College/ Anna University
01.2014
Skills
- AUTO CAD
- ANSYS
- PRO E
- CATIA
- Office Software's (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Strategy and value creation
- Design of Experiments
- Applied Operations Management
- Effective Problem Solving
- Reliability Methods
- Data Analytics
- Measurement System
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- PFMEA
- DFMEA
- Process Evaluation
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Management
- Teamwork and Communication
- Production Documentation
- Machine Operation
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Machinery Operation
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Quality Inspection
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Tool Repairs
- Equipment Maintenance
- Documentation Ability
- Production Error Correction
- Equipment Operation
- Production Operations
- Equipment Assembly
- Parts Assembly
- Component Installation
- Product Assembly
- Assembly Line Operations
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt, 2023
- NDT Level II Certification, Ultrasonic Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement, Radiographic Testing, Radiographic Film Interpretation, Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrate Testing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Set Up Technician
Saporito Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Set Up Technician
Silgan Plastics
03.2021 - 08.2022
Production Engineer
Falcon Chemicals LLC
10.2018 - 11.2020
Production Coordinator & Quality Assurance
Royce Plastics International FZE
09.2015 - 05.2018
Junior Engineer (Machine Shop)
JCBL Marrel Tippers Pvt. Ltd
05.2014 - 05.2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Process Quality Engineering -
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Sakthi Engineering College/ Anna University
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