Anish Bhalla
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dynamic Industrial Engineer with automotive industry experience, adept at optimizing manufacturing processes and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in Lean problem-solving methodologies to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and minimize waste. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and OEMs to implement lean manufacturing principles and innovative solutions. Passionate about driving excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer
Wirthwein
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized PDCA cycle and DMAIC problem-solving methodologies to analyze and optimize existing and upcoming project manufacturing processes.
- Identified bottlenecks, implemented one-piece flow, improved cycle time, and standardized work procedures.
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times by 15%.
- Led process improvement projects resulting in a 30% reduction in scrap during production runs.
- Spearheaded the redesign and optimization of the production floor layout.Managed mold relocation projects and oversaw the addition of 6 new machines and assemblies.
Organized the location of all 165 molds in the plant for enhanced efficiency.
- Developed and optimized processes for leading OEMs such as TSLA, BMW, VW, and Volvo.Created work instructions, established assembly processes and layouts, and implemented one-piece flow and line balancing to achieve tack time targets.
- Implemented electronic work instructions and Real-Time Data & Visibility tracking at every machine.Integrated 3 cobots into production to increase efficiency and reduce costs by eliminating headcount.
- Managed internal MES software to identify and address open quantities, scrap rates, downtime, and cycle times at each machine.
- Analyzed break-even, contribution margins, and bill of materials reports in SAP to pinpoint areas of improvement.Formed teams to tackle projects aimed at addressing identified losses at the plant.
Industrial Engineering Team Member
Warrant Technologies
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Executed an in-depth GAP Analysis, assessing CMMI V2.0 alignment with Warrant Technologies' existing Process Action Plans to ensure successful accreditation
- Assisted in creating or updating 24 unique Process Action Plans aligned with Warrant Technologies' standards and processes for CMMI audit preparation
- Spearheaded the migration from CMMI V1.3 to V2.0, ensuring that Warrant Technologies meets new industry standards and maintains a competitive edge in software government contracts.
Team Lead, Algorithms & Data Structure
Purdue University
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Created a Stock Market website, used Neural Networks to predict player performance
- Managed a sizeable database, stored player's stocks and stock market information utilizing SQL
- Used HTML/PHP/CSS to create a user-friendly and ergonomic interface for a more user-friendly experience.
Industrial Engineering Team Member
Purdue University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Engineered a smart factory model via Arena simulation to minimize customer waiting time and work-in-progress, resulting in an overall cost reduction to sub $500
- Applied CORELAP and heuristic methods for efficient factory layout optimization, contributing to a 30% decrease in total factory cost.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2023
Skills
- Technical: C, Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, R, Python, Excel, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, AutoCAD
- Proficient with Smart Factory Optimization using Arena Simulation model
- AutoCAD
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process improvement and optimization
- Production scheduling
- Lean Management
- Lean/Six Sigma
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
Wirthwein
06.2023 - Current
Industrial Engineering Team Member
Warrant Technologies
01.2023 - 05.2023
Industrial Engineering Team Member
Purdue University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Team Lead, Algorithms & Data Structure
Purdue University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering -
Purdue University
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