Arun Basker
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic Engineer experienced in quality, process development, tooling, regulatory compliance, and operations with a focus on building cross-functional teams, driving robust process development, and continuous improvement projects helping drive the company's growth and strategic objectives through Operational Excellence and genuine customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Development Engineer
Boston Scientific
09.2022 - Current
- Supporting TDP and PDP projects
- Worked with Operations Team to Characterize and Address various Stent Dimensional defects.
- Working the Operations Team to improve productivity of Nitonol Electropolishing manufacturing lines.
- Provided guidance and support ME team on trouble shooting processing issues NSM(Nitinol Shape Memory) manufacturing lines.
- Worked on VIP project for Stents to increase productivity.
- Deep dived into Electrochemistry/Electropolishing process, conducted various feasibility study experiments to understand parameters for Electropolishing in sulphuric Acid bath.
- Investigated on Hydrophilic coating failure on Rubicon Control Catheters, owned and conducted experiments to help pass FDA approval.
- Working on NPD project , Ranger Radial Project on various PDP activities , Test Method Validation, Process validation activities( OQ, PQ), PVD updates and PRA(risk analysis) working closely with ME's and Operations Team.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Advanced Molding Technologies LLC
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the smooth running of manufacturing lines for various injection molded medical and automotive parts.
- Guided and mentored summer interns on engineering and quality improvement projects.
- Trained in Scientific Molding Process.
- Calculate and improved OEE for injection molding presses by downtime analysis and Pareto charting press issues.
- Driving CIPs for various customer product lines including secondary operations.
- Created a Lean manufacturing implementation roadmap for management.
- Worked on creating the QATS (Quality at Source) program road map, project charter and presented to management.
- Active Member of the Operational excellence steering team and Manufacturers Alliance Peer group
- Work closely with Project Engineers and process techs during process development (IQ, OQ, and PQ) to identify potential tooling and processing issues and offer input.
- Work closely with Quality Engineers in protocol development and execution for qualifying processes/steel change or spare component qualification.
- Worked on a project to optimize the cooling time in injection molds by improving the heat transfer rate
- Using Minitab to generate ANOVA, correlation and regression, Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, Control charts, process capability, Statistical Analysis, and measurement system analysis.
- Closely worked with VP of Operation in launching and creating the Idea Generation board and system
- Knowledge of FDA/QSR requirement & quality systems in Pharma and/or medical device experience required (i.e 21 CFR Part 820, Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 requirements)
- Worked on Project to optimize the NCR/CAPA system and Corrective action effectiveness by introducing a Risk-Based approach to evaluating NCRs and helped reduce CAPA throughput by 25%.
- Responsible for managing the CAPA program: leading cross-functional teams, using systematic problem-solving methodologies like fishbone/Ishikawa diagram, 3 legged 5why, DOE, etc, and updating company and customer management in weekly meetings
- Conducted SPC and statistics for quality training for engineers and QC lab techs
- Conducted Lean Manufacturing Training for Advanced Molding Technology employees
- Worked on the groundwork for SPC implementation
- Worked on creating EOAT (End of Arm Tools) for new projects
- Managed LTPD(Lot Tolerance Percent Defective) sampling for finished lots for medical device customers
QUALITY ENGINEER/ PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER
ELECTRIC WIRE PRODUCTS CORP
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead process improvement for all the wire harness manufacturing departments
- Reduced setup time on Wire cutting machines as a part of the SMED project
- Changed layout of tube cutting area and layout to improve the flow of materials as part of the 5s project
- Mentoring and coaching employees on continuous improvement, Lean, and
- Lean Six Sigma
- Carried out Pareto analysis on assembly errors to focus improvements on the Terminating, splicing, and molding department
- Created SOP for wire cutting machines by shadowing operator and working with department supervisor
- Created visual aid and debottlenecked splicing work station by implementing one-piece flow
- Reduced splicing errors by 80% at the splicing work station by figuring out optimal steps to complete the process and use of visual aid
- Developing and submitting PPAP documents for new product launches to meet customer requirements
- Maintaining Control Plans, Process flow diagram and Improving PFMEA's throughout the life of the part
- Assisting in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001: 2015.
MECHANICAL/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INTERN
ABSOLUTE QUALITY /STARK ELECTRONICS
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Created a process flow diagram to assess the current health of the wire cutting side of the manufacturing floor
- Drew spaghetti diagrams for each process to track operator, material and information flow during
- Worked closely with the supervisor and plant manager in evaluating alternative floor plans for improving the flow of material and minimizing the movement of personnel
- Conducted waste walks and documented findings for future continuous improvement projects
- Presented findings to company owners on the current state of affairs and suggested road map for process improvements
- Worked on standardizing work on all the automatic wire cutting machines
- Used AutoCAD LT to draw a new manufacturing floor plan to improve the flow of the process
- Calculated footprints for the wire cutting and stripping machines on the floor.
TRAINEE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
BULLETTOOLS
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked on the MATO belt lacer prototype, performed root cause analysis and suggested design changes and thereby improving the efficiency of belt lacing to 90%
- Optimized CNC programs for the parts run on HAAS CNC mill and reduced cycle time by 5 mins
- Performed Stress calculations on the PFC cutter machine to determine the shear pin size
- Performed heat transfer calculations on the Auto welder fixture to determine the depth of the seat
- Conducted weekly 5S training sessions for assembly and shop floor workers
- Initiated RED TAG project and set up a RED TAG log on file maker database
- Programmed the Arduino board in C++ for raptor machine (cement fiber shear machine)
- Created a spreadsheet model for machining speeds and feeds
- Assisted in product development including product testing and analysis, supplementary drafting, and new product Re-design for Manufacturability
- Trained in File maker pro 15.0 and created a database for the Standard operating procedures
Education
Masters Degree - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KYMaster of Science - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2016
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai
05.2011
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Design of Experiments
- Non-conforming materials process
- Quality improvement plans
- Statistical Process control
- GR&R
- GD&T
- PPAP
- Minitab
- ISO 9000 standards
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective Action
- Solidworks
- Project management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Servant Leadership
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeline
Senior Process Development Engineer
Boston Scientific
09.2022 - Current
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Advanced Molding Technologies LLC
01.2019 - 09.2022
QUALITY ENGINEER/ PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER
ELECTRIC WIRE PRODUCTS CORP
10.2017 - 01.2019
MECHANICAL/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INTERN
ABSOLUTE QUALITY /STARK ELECTRONICS
06.2017 - 08.2017
TRAINEE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
BULLETTOOLS
08.2016 - 04.2017
Masters Degree - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai