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Riswin James

Milton,Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Mechanical/Industrial Engineer with over 11 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and automotive assembly environments. Proven ability to manage medium-scale engineering projects from inception to launch. Strong knowledge of GD&T, project management, costing, quoting, and packaging solutions. Skilled in CAD interpretation, time and motion studies, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to support continuous improvement and production efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Member

Modatek Systems
Milton, Canada
03.2022 - Current
  • Skilled in operating automated production cells for manufacturing automobile parts.
  • Perform regular maintenance tasks, including cleaning and inspecting and trouble shooting equipment, to ensure peak performance.
  • Ensured adherence to all Health and Safety regulations in a fast-paced team environment
  • Familiar with all critical checkpoints and quality alerts for each process involved in production.
  • Prioritized defect prevention to ensure high-quality output.
  • Demonstrated strong Technical Knowledge in daily operations, contributing significantly to the team's overall success
  • Documented and disposed of all non-confirming materials to ensure product quality.

Plant Manager

MetroDock
North York, Canada
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations, utilizing my knowledge of process control to ensure optimal performance
  • Implemented standardized work practices to streamline team processes, increasing productivity by 100%
  • Improved plant layout for enhanced workflow and safety.
  • Applied OEE methodologies for continuous improvement and successfully enhanced the efficiency of the production line.
  • Ensure staffing, materials, and other expenses remain within budget as set by senior management.
  • Manage all inventory and procure raw materials, including placing orders.
  • Collaborate with senior management to establish and oversee the research & development schedule, ensuring timeliness of project completion, tracking, and analysis of results.
  • Oversee cost reduction and continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop and ensure safety and quality assurance programs both internally and with third-party vendors.
  • Participated in the candidate selection process, contributing to a strong and cohesive team
  • Conduct employee performance evaluation.
  • Managed a diverse product line to ensure timely availability and customer satisfaction
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to streamline team projects and tasks

Supervisor

Specialized Metal Fabricators Inc
Vaughan, Canada
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Commence each shift on time, ensure team members are present and assign work based on priority to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Communicate issues and priorities from shift to shift with the lead.
  • Ensure the safety of all personnel, Raw materials, and machines and address any arising risk.
  • Regularly inspect various fabrication processes to ensure efficiency and take corrective action against any deviations.
  • Properly identify any material out of specification with a red tag and keep it aside for quality assurance.
  • Monitor fabrication performance to determine if targets are being met.
  • Collaborate with the Fabrication manager and team members to improve any missed targets.
  • Ensure compliance with all quality & safety-related policies, procedures, and system requirements.

Maintenance Technician

Elizabeth Grant International Inc
Scarborough, Canada
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Create specifications and validation reports for new and updated equipment.
  • Writing SOPs for all equipment to define maintenance requirements.
  • Install, troubleshoot, replace, and maintain pneumatic system.
  • Schedule preventive maintenance of all electrical and mechanical production equipment, troubleshoot issues and coordinate procedures.
  • Ensure Equipment Efficiency to reduce downtime, increasing overall productivity.
  • Conduct machine changeovers and setup for new products.

Manufacturing Engineer

Perfect Tools L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
10.2014 - 07.2018
  • Scheduled jobs daily and maintained continuous monitoring.
  • Plan Processes for CNC lathe, CNC milling 3axis, 4axis and 5axis, CNC Turn-mill 5 axis and EDM with Fanuc or Siemens control system.
  • Developed and maintained process flow charts to optimize team efficiency and productivity
  • Deploy men, materials, and machines appropriately to eliminate production bottlenecks.
  • Lowered rejection rates to 3% by monitoring defects, employing root cause problem solving with the 5-Why analysis method, and applying corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with the delivery department to ensure project delivery is on time.
  • Prepared and submitted deviation/waiver requests to customers based on NCRs prepared.
  • Ensure safe control of customer-supplied products during production.
  • Coordinated with the design department and created part drawings of complicated parts to aid operator understanding.
  • Perform duties by Perfect Tools ISO 9001 : 2009 QMS procedures.
  • Analyze job card input to review and enhance existing manufacturing Process for future use.
  • Consistently involved in maintaining documentation for auditing purposes, enhancing overall accuracy and operational efficiency

Project Engineer

Miju Precision
Bangalore, India
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Oversee mould modifications, and conduct service follow-up.
  • Conducted Feasibility Studies to assess the practicality and potential success of new projects within the team
  • Create a project time plan and provide status updates to customers.
  • Collaborate with vendors to coordinate the manufacturing process sheet preparation.
  • Facilitate follow-up with CHA for mould shipment clearance at seaport and airport.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Mahatma Gandhi University
India
05.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • AutoCAD and CAD interpretation
  • Cost Estimation & Quoting
  • Time and Motion Studies (MOST)
  • Equipment Installation & Layout Planning
  • Packaging & Material Handling Logistics
  • PPAP, Run-at-Rate & Engineering Changes

Certification

  • Engineering Intern Program , #100585830 , Ontario , Professional Engineers, 2024-08-31
  • Certified SolidWorks Associate, CADD Centre, Bangalore, India, 2014-07-31

Timeline

Team Member

Modatek Systems
03.2022 - Current

Plant Manager

MetroDock
03.2020 - 08.2021

Supervisor

Specialized Metal Fabricators Inc
08.2019 - 03.2020

Maintenance Technician

Elizabeth Grant International Inc
01.2019 - 08.2019

Manufacturing Engineer

Perfect Tools L.L.C
10.2014 - 07.2018

Project Engineer

Miju Precision
07.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Mahatma Gandhi University

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