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DINESH LAKSHMANAN

Guelph,Canada

Summary

  • Manufacturing engineer with more than four years of experience working in fast paced environment. Successful at complex problem solving and trained in leadership. Adept at machine maintenance and training new staff
  • Experience in global product launch.
  • Excellent project management and problem-solving skills with practical knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Kaizen, lean manufacturing, 5S, A3 and 8D methodologies.
  • Worked on projects to improvise manufacturing techniques, quality control, continuous improvement and increased production efficiency. Strong knowledge of additive manufacturing methods.
  • Design experience and knowledge of Solidworks, NX-Unigraphics, n-topology and AutoCAD software.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Skyjack Inc.- Linamar corporation
Guelph, Canada
02.2022 - Current
  • Product launch in the Mexico facility for Telehandler, Telescopic booms, and Articulating booms. Optimized the plant layout and increased the efficiency of production rate by 25%, by breaking down the process flow and minimizing the stages.
  • Product launch in the Oros worked on the pre-production and APQP for the launch of Electric boom models and is currently working on hybrid electric boom mule build. Documented all manufacturing documents (Work instructions and parts for future builds)
  • Product launch in Canada, leading the Europe machine launch production of compact scissor models, and moving the product line within the Skyjack division to increase efficiency by modifying the existing layout, manning, and increasing the production build rate by 20%.
  • Team lead for transferring five assembly lines from Canada to Mexico for truck transportation and developed an easy packaging method, cost efficient, and safe for international border transfers.
  • Lead kaizen and lean projects on a daily basis to improve process and product.
  • Identify and implement various continuous improvement projects to improve cycle time and cost savings, also developing the cell more ergonomically safe.
  • Lead capital investment projects (CAPEX)
  • Support and maintain department lean initiatives, as set out in LPS system requirements.
  • Maintain department's 5S requirements.
  • Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.
  • Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment, and recommend or select efficient combinations.
  • Conduct time studies to optimize the process flow and increase efficiency by proper manning.
  • Assist in defining the plant layout and enhance ergonomic requirements by establishing programs and conducting studies.
  • Planning and executing projects related to new and pre-existing production lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts, and new equipment related to machining or assembly.
  • Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Recognized and resolved tooling-related difficulties with existing and new projects while working with the manufacturing support staff.
  • Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for the start of production.
  • Developed and reviewed all processes and operator instructions to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures, revising as needed.
  • Participated in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEAs, and control plans.
  • Recognized and resolved process-related difficulties with current and future projects.
  • Participated in Customer Focus meetings.

OMNI Customer Fulfillment Associate

Walmart Canada
Guelph, Canada
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Preparing and dispensing the customer's online grocery orders and merchandising orders with accuracy.
  • Solving customer queries regarding the products and online orders.
  • Leading the team for delivering the items on time.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Jagathshree casting
Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Worked on the process flow for Spectro coin inspection method.
  • Modified copper die for collection of samples and made it automated, which eliminated direct human contact for separation of sample from the die by retrieval mechanism, resulting in a 30% increase in sample efficiency during testing.
  • Worked on creating work instructions for the manufacturing process, die casting.
  • Implemented load transfer technique for the transfer of casted material to various parts of the plant for inspection and packaging.
  • Investigated existing packaging methodology and improved it by implementing additional support material, which will eliminate damage during transportation.
  • Coordinated with vendor representatives to organize schedules, review specifications and meet quality goals.
  • Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted annual inspection of workplace to assure safe working conditions for employees.
  • Tested final products to ensure quality.
  • Contributed to product design and prototype development.
  • Conferred with representatives of vendors and trade compliance groups to manage business data and records transfers.

Education

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
01.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
Tamil Nadu
01.2018

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Solidworks
  • DraftSight
  • NX Unigraphics
  • N-Topology
  • GrabCAD Print
  • Process Improvement
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Process Development
  • AutoCAD
  • Quality Control
  • Production Monitoring
  • Product Launch
  • Plant Layout

Certification

Certification of completion in Solid works and NX Unigraphics.

Internship

  • Roots Industries India Limited, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Study on manufacturing and working process of signaling device- Horn System.
  • Jagathshree castings, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Project leader
  • Reading and interpretation of manufacturing drawings.
  • Examine reasons for machine failure and locate exact problems.
  • Suggest remedial measures and give repair instructions.
  • Increased the quality of the product by 25%.
  • Eliminated minor problem occurs in regular manufacturing methodologies by changing the work instruction methods.
  • Adopted a new method for the manufacturing cast iron with fewer defectives.
  • Awarded as top 5 Potential projects that can create greater impact on manufacturing techniques in Casting Industries.

Publications

Published paper on Automated Mechanism for retrieval of spectrocoin sample from copper die (2018).

Academic Projects

  • Automated Mechanism for retrieval of spectrocoin sample from copper die.
  • Automated Load Transfer.
  • Design and optimization of door hinge with AM consideration.
  • Study on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell in transportation.
  • Detailed study on the sustainable construction materials from waste, Industrial and agricultural by-products.
  • Detailed study on the Digital warehouse- Recent Development.
  • Detailed study on the advanced material- (Next generation battery technologies) - sodium ion battery.
  • Lean six sigma approaches for global supply chain management using industry 4.0 and IIoT.

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Skyjack Inc.- Linamar corporation
02.2022 - Current

OMNI Customer Fulfillment Associate

Walmart Canada
02.2021 - 05.2022

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Jagathshree casting
06.2018 - 08.2020

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University

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