Srikanth Kudikala
Brampton
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Associate Professor with over 2 years of experience teaching Engineering and technical courses to students.
An Engineer with over 5 years of Industrial experience with expertise in Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement and Maintenance department looking forward to utilize my knowledge and experience to successfully prepare students for personal and professional success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
- Streamlined work order processes, resulting in faster response times and reduced backlog.
- Championed lean manufacturing principles within the department, reducing waste generation and focusing on continuous improvement opportunities.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in maintenance engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
Manufacturing Engineer
Richards-Wilcox Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Enhanced product quality by designing and executing rigorous testing protocols for all manufactured items.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Managed capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Partnered with R&D department to incorporate new technologies into existing manufacturing processes seamlessly.
- Led Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement within various areas of the manufacturing environment.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve lean and automation solutions into manufacturing procedures.
- Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity and saved $125k annually.
- Reduced product rollout time by 20% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
- Facilitate quality initiatives including design of experiments, PFMEA, Quality Assurance and QFD as required.
Reliability Maintenance Engineer
CBRE- Amazon Inc
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Providing advanced troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex problems of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulic systems, VFDs, sensors, encoders, etc.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
- Solid understanding of operational systems, control strategy programming and Industrial network communications.
- Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
- Developed technical documentation for maintenance procedures, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer among team members.
Associate College Professor
Metas Adventist College
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as Engineering Drawings & Graphics, Mechanics of Solids, Elements of Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design & Industrial Drafting, Thermodynamics, Electrical Machines & Electronics.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies in lectures.
- Taught introductory and upper level courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for undergraduate students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for students.
- Mentored junior faculty members, contributing to their professional development and success within the department.
- Drafted and graded exam papers and evaluated student performances, assignments and classwork.
- Served on various committees within the department and college, contributing to policy-making decisions and improvements in curriculum offerings.
- Led workshops seminars focused specific skills techniques relevant discipline, enhancing overall quality education provided institution.
Senior Service Engineer
Nijrang Packaging Industry
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Monitoring and developing mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing/assembly methods.
- Servicing all types of manufacturing machinery for woven sacks, printing, lamination, plastic & packaging industry.
- Lead manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabrication, building, assembling and installation components.
- Programming and designing PLCs and HMIs for different machinery based on customer requirements.
- Research and development of machinery using various platforms like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, MATLAB and Automation Studio.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Electro-Mechanical Engineering And Technology
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India05.2015
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Classroom management
- Teamwork
- Course planning
- Networking and relationship-building
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Time management
- Academic Counseling
- Grading and Reporting
- Research and Analysis
- Lesson Planning
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Telugu
German
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Richards-Wilcox Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 06.2023
Reliability Maintenance Engineer
CBRE- Amazon Inc
07.2021 - 11.2022
Associate College Professor
Metas Adventist College
05.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Service Engineer
Nijrang Packaging Industry
08.2015 - 03.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Electro-Mechanical Engineering And Technology
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
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