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Vista Award 2023
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Avinash Dalvi

Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced Senior Industrial Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement, including 6+ years in leadership roles. Specializes in optimizing operational systems to enhance profitability through strategic waste elimination and Lean Manufacturing. Notable achievements include leading engineering teams to generate $8.5 million in savings—$4M in labor, $2M in materials, and $2.5M in equipment. Demonstrated strength in business development and process design

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Industrial Engineer

Lam Research
08.2022 - Current
  • Led Total Landed Cost modeling initiative, connecting suppliers to end customers effectively.
  • Achieved 95% accuracy in financial modeling within eight months of project initiation.
  • Honored with VISTA 2023 award for overseeing project from delivery concept to deployment.
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement across OFM, SCM, Logistics, and Finance teams for improved interaction.
  • Provided progress updates for CFT team while ensuring smooth transition to operations.
  • Supervised five Data Analytics engineers on logistics transformation focusing on key performance indicators.
  • Directed Demand and Capacity planning projects for Lam warehouses from initial proof of concept through successful implementation.
  • Delivered robust demand forecasting and capacity planning model, enhancing overall profitability.

Sr. Operations Engineer

Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Engineered business process workflows for scalable deployment of Transfer Robotic Cells beyond Alpha2 phase at Amazon Fulfillment Centers.
  • Spearheaded packaging concept from initial design through testing, resulting in 38% less deployment labor time, 35% lower transportation costs, and 44% reduction in CO2 emissions during transport.
  • Managed material handling plan execution within Houston Fulfillment Center, facilitating smooth logistics from dock to final installation on the fifth floor.

Industrial Engineering Supervisor

American Axle Manufacturing
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated essential training for a team of 4 industrial engineers, resulting in successful launches of GM T1XX and Chrysler rear and front modules.
  • Ensured efficient program development by collaborating with multiple teams.
  • Led the development of labor planning budgets for new models, maintaining compliance with approved budgets.
  • Improved KPI reporting accuracy and accountability within project frameworks through diligent budget oversight.

Productivity Improvement Leader

American Axle Manufacturing
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Directed daily Gemba walks and Performance Improvement Teams, generating $307K in labor improvements and $200K in increased throughput.
  • Set up TPM protocols on essential equipment, boosting OEE by 6% through clear communication strategies.
  • Spearheaded scrap improvement projects with multiple teams, driving a $164K reduction in scrap through organized targets.
  • Led quality focus groups and expedited response teams to enhance overall customer product quality.

Industrial Engineer

American Axle Manufacturing
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Achieved 17.8% throughput increase and 4% labor reduction through effective business process initiatives. Conducted time studies, waste elimination, and line balancing to standardize processes.
  • Boosted Overall Equipment Efficiency by 9.4% while reducing labor costs by 57%.
  • Led project team to analyze and optimize material and information flow for operational goals.
  • Executed layout rearrangement for Unibody gears machining to minimize Work in Process.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Landscape Forms Inc.
10.2010 - 06.2014
  • Optimized value stream for metal products via collaboration with electro coating supplier.
  • Cut lead time by one day in LFI's value stream through effective supplier management.
  • Utilized simulation techniques to assess and enhance business process efficiency.
  • Directed insourcing project for stainless steel bike racks, decreasing lead time from 40 to 10 days.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12-2010

Skills

  • Project development and oversight
  • Team management
  • Business process optimization
  • Data analysis
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Demand forecasting and capacity planning
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Quality control
  • Project delivery
  • Product management
  • Program management
  • Risk management
  • Presentation skills

Vista Award 2023

Won coveted VISTA Award in 2023 for Leading Total Landed Cost Modeling (TLC) project for Lam Research.

Timeline

Sr. Industrial Engineer

Lam Research
08.2022 - Current

Sr. Operations Engineer

Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2022

Industrial Engineering Supervisor

American Axle Manufacturing
12.2018 - 06.2021

Productivity Improvement Leader

American Axle Manufacturing
12.2017 - 12.2018

Industrial Engineer

American Axle Manufacturing
06.2014 - 12.2017

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Landscape Forms Inc.
10.2010 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Western Michigan University

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