GIRISH GEETHARANI
Bowmanville,ON
Summary
Results-driven Project Management Professional with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEADER/ANDON PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR -METHODS
Bombardier Aviation
03.2019 - Current
- Supporting the Bombardier Global 7500/8500 Program where I started as a contractor via Aerotek Canada before being absorbed as operations Supervisor/Leader during re-structuring and production ramp up
- Directed the performance of the Andon team dedicated for improving the efficiency of unplanned work package execution, aircraft build sequencing, and lowering labor hours spend on TTR work
- Coordinated and Implemented PCR, NOE corrective actions to bring 2000 hours man hour savings to assembly line
- Manages 20 + multidisciplinary team members while providing visibility to work, project schedules, and status reports
- Collaborates with stakeholders communicating urgent information with the potential to impact product build
- Reduced the backlog of unplanned work to reduce product takt time by 50 % with an average back log reduced to less than 4 % from 15 %
- Project lead – Aircraft incident investigation & HSE improvements (Fuel Spill) Project Co-Ordinates - Engine Re-allocation and servicing requirements & WIPS Snag resolution
METHODS ENGINEER
Triumph Aerostructures/Cyient Canada
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Served as an architect to make aggressive manufacturing process plans aligned with time restricted aircraft build schedules
- Developed assembly methods and revised the contents of an assembly manual as designs evolved
- Served as the point of contact for Operations/quality/ engineering / config control, program, and conformity teams, influencing the development of daily and weekly production schedules
- Followed up on nonconformities and implemented corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
- Re-sequenced aircraft build and test procedures as a methods Engineer / planner to ramp up build pace by 20 %.
LEAD METHODS AGENT
Bombardier Engineering Services
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Supported the achievement of all project milestones through aircraft build configuration analysis, sequence, and work order planning
- Recognized as a subject matter expert for Harnesses, Hydraulics, installation of Engine/FIDEX/ECS systems and ATP procedures.
ASSEMBLER- FLIGHT TEST INSTRUMENTATION
Triumph Aerostructures/AAA Canada
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Examined MODSUM, engineering drawings and manuals to develop and execute Acceptance Test procedures
- Lead the integration of flight test hardware while serving as a resource for technical support for functional testing
- Leveraged expertise in CATIA V5 to verify flight test equipment and systems for design and installation
- Resolved design and technical issues through collaborations
- With methods, logistics, and aircraft stream leads.
CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN - Electronic Components
Celestica International Canada
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Led the inspection and verification of over 600 assembled components towards achieving daily delivery commitments
- Achieved 100 % daily inspection targets, kept system records 100 % compliant as per the required guidelines
- Increased though put by 10 % by incorporating lean methodologies such as poke yoke, Kaizen and motion study
- Contributed to the success of a Kaizen initiative to lower product packaging times by 50 % to improve cell productivity.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Marian Engineering College India
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and led more than 100 classrooms instructions for undergraduate engineering courses.
SUPPLIER TECHNICAL ASSURANCE
Roots Industries India (Tier-1 Automotive Supplier)
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP)
- Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
- Implemented product/process improvement activities such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poke-Yoke, Measurement System Analysis, and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Education
Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) Basic operations -
Transport Canada
01.2023
Project Management Professional Certification -
Project Management Institute
07.2021
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate Aeronautical qualification (ROC-A) -
Industry Canada
01.2017
Professional Master’s Diploma - Aerospace Design Management
Ryerson University Canada
04-2016
Master of Technology - Industrial Engineering & Management
Mahatma Gandhi University India
06-2012
Bachelor of Engineering: (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University India
04-2009
Skills
- Continuous Improvements
- Process Improvement
- Incidents Management
- Line Management
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Development
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Processes and Procedures
- Project Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Microsoft Project
- Methods Standardization
Affiliations
- Recreational UAS pilot
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Most Valuable Team Player - Cyient Canada
- Global Hero Award - Triumph Aerostructures
- Most Valuable Team Player - Celestica Canada
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
LEADER/ANDON PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR -METHODS
Bombardier Aviation
03.2019 - Current
METHODS ENGINEER
Triumph Aerostructures/Cyient Canada
10.2017 - 03.2019
LEAD METHODS AGENT
Bombardier Engineering Services
06.2017 - 10.2017
ASSEMBLER- FLIGHT TEST INSTRUMENTATION
Triumph Aerostructures/AAA Canada
06.2016 - 05.2017
CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN - Electronic Components
Celestica International Canada
09.2015 - 06.2016
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Marian Engineering College India
01.2012 - 01.2015
SUPPLIER TECHNICAL ASSURANCE
Roots Industries India (Tier-1 Automotive Supplier)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS) Basic operations -
Transport Canada
Project Management Professional Certification -
Project Management Institute
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate Aeronautical qualification (ROC-A) -
Industry Canada
Professional Master’s Diploma - Aerospace Design Management
Ryerson University Canada
Master of Technology - Industrial Engineering & Management
Mahatma Gandhi University India
Bachelor of Engineering: (B.Eng.) - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University India