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Guruvignesh LB

Wichita

Summary

Results-focused Industrial Engineering professional specializing in building and leading high-performance teams. High-achieving leader and business developer. Dedicated to keeping companies in forefront of manufacturing excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supplier Quality Engineer

AGCO Corporation
09.2021 - Current
  • Assess potential new suppliers through the execution of Supplier Readiness Review (SRR) audits and review of other objective evidence, as required
  • Conduct Technical Reviews to assess supplier capabilities to meet the design and manufacturing requirements
  • Used quality tools (QMS, SPC, APQP, 8D, CAPA ) to execute production readiness, verify compliance with standards, and maintain expected product quality performance
  • Analyze supplier performance data (PPM, TTF, OTD, etc.) and make decisions regarding supplier audits after reviewing the data with the team
  • Resolved 39 quality issues in 3 years and saved the organization approximately $3 Million by collaborating with supplier CFT to implement changes that improved quality and reported the findings to management
  • Activities include Gage R&R, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), Process Capability (Cpk analysis), etc
  • Experience in project management and use of project management tools to deliver timely part qualifications and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Collaborate with the suppliers regarding field failures to implement corrective actions (Design change, process change, etc.) to prevent future failures and warranty claims.

Mechanical Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Identified Caterpillar Emission Module (CEM) mixing tube failures through root cause analysis and developed a novel bracket design following Six Sigma methodologies (Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Collaborated with the suppliers to implement design and process changes
  • Utilized Product Lifecycle Management (PLM Teamcenter) software to create Engineering Chance Notices (ECN) and Workflow
  • Update/Monitor cost savings and cost increases from CPI/NPI programs using Cost Impact and Collaboration Tool (CICT).

Graduate Research Assistant (Robotic Friction Stir Spot Welding)

Wichita State University (National Institute for Aviation Research - NIAR)
01.2018 - 06.2021
  • Improved the mechanical performance of the refill friction stir spot welds on aircraft skin and stiffener structures
  • Identified Critical Process Parameters (CPP) and key design parameters through Design of Experiments (DOE) analysis
  • Drive a "Zero" defect approach by controlling the critical manual and robotic operations to reduce rejections
  • Developed test procedures to test the welded samples
  • Welded test samples were tested according to NASM standards
  • Analyzed the data collected to prove the better performance of RFSSW technology compared to existing riveting technology.

System Configuration Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Generated Bill of Materials (BOM) created Engineering Change notices and released 2D drafts of large wheel loader models
  • Collaborated with the CAT sales team in developing wheel loader configurations according to customer specifications by analyzing various machine configurations using Pro/e Auto-Visualization software
  • Successfully led a cost reduction project by implementing a process change and transferring OSHA film installation to CAT Japan from CAT Aurora.

Mechanical Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
12.2014 - 11.2015
  • Prove design to production, engineering changes, deviations, supplier designs, specification approvals, and meeting cost reduction goals
  • Collaborated with the FEA team to perform structural, acoustic, and CFD analysis on the mufflers
  • Analyzed the data to interpret the results to implement a Continuous Product Improvement design change
  • Addressed the critical muffler installation problem by successfully developing and designing a novel mounting bracket to precisely position the mufflers with the Caterpillar Emission Module
  • Worked with the global purchasing team and internal stakeholders to select suppliers to develop design and process for new product introduction (NPI) project.

Education

Master of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Mgmt. -

Purdue University (Krannert School of Business)
03.2024

Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics -

The University of Texas at Austin
07.2023

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering -

Wichita State University
12.2021

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Bradley University
08.2014

Skills

  • Project Management Tools- MS Project, Project Plan 365
  • Software Applications- Pro/E Creo, CATIA V6, Power BI, MS Excel, Python, Design Expert
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Product reliability
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Process Validation
  • Process Measurements
  • Measurement System Analysis
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
  • Supply chain management – SAP
  • Quality Control Procedures

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved 30 major quality issues which led to cost savings of approximately 3.5 million dollars.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
  • CATIA V6 (National Center for Aviation Training, Wichita, KS)
  • Finite Element Analysis certification (Cornell University)

Affiliations

  • American Society of Quality (ASQ)
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
  • American Society of Materials (ASM)

Publications

  • Effects of Refill Friction Stir Spot Weld Spacing and Edge Margin on Mechanical Properties of Multi-Spot-Welded Panels (Journal of Manufacturing and Material Processing)

Volunteer Experience

  • Donor, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Donor, St Jude children’s research hospital
  • Kansas Food Bank

Timeline

Supplier Quality Engineer

AGCO Corporation
09.2021 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
06.2021 - 09.2021

Graduate Research Assistant (Robotic Friction Stir Spot Welding)

Wichita State University (National Institute for Aviation Research - NIAR)
01.2018 - 06.2021

System Configuration Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2016

Mechanical Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
12.2014 - 11.2015

Master of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Mgmt. -

Purdue University (Krannert School of Business)

Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics -

The University of Texas at Austin

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering -

Wichita State University

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Bradley University

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