Jignesh Desai
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual looking to pursue valuable experience in the plastic manufacturing industry that challenges my critical thinking and operational skills. My work is driven towards increasing efficiency and profits while reducing waste and production costs. By learning and adapting to the dynamic nature of the industry, I am able to successfully exceed expectations and deliver quality products.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Logoplaste
05.2018 - Current
- Performed, established, developed injection molding process using scientific molding process
- Also documented robust, repeatable and reproducible process parameters for different size preform mold
- Implemented statistical process analysis on new and existing processes
- Provide support during new process equipment implementations
- Trouble shoot all process related issues
- Directly Responsible for maintaining cycle time and process improvement on daily basis
- Mentor and help team leaders, machine operators, mold technician for process related issues, start up and shut down of the husky machines
- Operating HyPET 300 & 400 machines containing 48/72/96 cavity molds to develop the required amount of preform units
- Worked on old and new version of 48/72/96 cavities hot runner
- Understand its operation in all aspects, tuning heating circuit for tips, manifolds and sprue brush, chill water flow through cavities, cores and End of arm tooling(receiving tubes)
- Worked with Movacolor unit and ColorMatrix units and its calibration and trouble shooting
- Developed and implemented various SOPs for MovaColor and ColorMatrix units for peak operational efficiency
- Daily validating of the dosage of expensive UV, Tio2 based PET master batch, EZ liquid, others colors for saving money
- Responsible for setting up Piovan and Conair dryers & blenders, as well as checking factors like air flow and dew points regularly
- My dryer study helped logplaste to decide regular preventive maintenance
- Effectively clean screw barrel and hot runner through utilizing various purging compounds and developed purge procedure for both machines and documenting the procedure for team leaders and operators
- Assist in the development of training and provide training to production personnel during new mold start up/shut down and for new hire
- Also developed work instruction for machines related responsibilities
- Participate in cost improvement/reduction programs
- Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required and as per availability of time
- Well versed in different IV resin, capable to understand and run on husky machine for developing good process
- Determining and implementing continuous process improvement as required
- Work with quality engineers and technician to complete first article
Process Engineer
Mauser Packaging Solutions
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Championed and facilitated kaizen events to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization, resulting in a culture of operational excellence.
- Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
- Senior process technician reports to me for day to day priority and support to production.
- Weekly process audit perform perform to keep track on process change.
- Worked with Additive/color for qualifying new color and other additive for food food grade product.
Process Technician
Plastipak Packaging Inc.
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Gained experience on mono-layer and multi-layer Husky Injection Molding Machines (LX-160, SL-160, LX-300), producing Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Polypropylene (PP) preforms
- Calibrated color changes on Maguire and Con-Air mixers by using color matrix pump and altering appropriate parameters
- Experienced in setting barrier layer placement when producing of multi-layer PET preforms
- Successfully executed Design of Experiments (DOEs) for barrier materials and multi-layer preforms
- Perfected operation of Piovan dryers, DRI-AIR dryers, blenders, color mixers, and color pumps
- Refined troubleshooting knowledge in blow molding equipment and ancillary laboratory equipment
- Developed procedures for 5%, 11%, and 20% barrier layers for KORTEC multi-layer mold
Process Technician
Constar International Inc.
11.2002 - 03.2014
- Performed four cavity/two cavity and four cavity multi layer mold change as required by project managers for different sampling run
- Develop/Implement mold processing/documentations standard within the Constar International
- Provide Molding Machine Maintenance and repair support as required
- Performed DOE for color changes as required by Project Managers
- Performed DOE for Multi-layer process for development of new resin and new barrier material
Maintenance Technician
Hoffer Plastic
04.2000 - 08.2001
- Primarily responsible for troubleshooting injection molding machines and post equipment like Conveyors, Hot Runner controllers, Vaccum Loader, Multi Unit Temperature controllers
- Also design our own temperature controller panel
- Performed Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric troubleshooting of the Injection Molding Machine
- Utilized preventive maintenance procedures on injection molding machines
- Led project work for Designing Core In and Core Out programmable panels as required by Mold
- Ran electrical troubleshooting for various machines, including Relay based login, Siemens Controller and others PLC controller, temperature controllers, Timers
- Worked on Industrial AC/DC variable speed drives
- Developed Preventive Maintenance program as per Company manual guidelines and Performed hands on Preventive Maintenance on Husky, Vandorn, Cincinnati Milacrom machines
- Worked on maintaining water for Cooling Towers, Chilling Tower
- Performed regular PH checking of water, adding chlorine tablet into chill water and cool water
- Also performed yearly PM for cleaning the Cooling towers for removing the dust etc
Maintenance Technician
Portola Packaging
11.1997 - 03.2000
- Troubleshot the company's Injection Molding Machines, high speed labelers and foil inserters
- Integrated Preventative Maintenance (P.M.) procedures on injection molding machines as well as post equipment
Senior Field Service Engineer
Windsor Machines
01.1989 - 01.1997
- Served as senior service engineer, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting problems in Klockner-Windsors' injection molding machines at various customer sites around the country
- Provided onsite training for customers when installing commissioned injection molding machine
- Utilized service log to generate an accurate log of machine activity observed in the field and to efficiently troubleshoot issues
- Gained high level of proficiency with Klockner machine controls and Klockner Ferromatik machines, as well as the AC drive and DC drive of the extruder machine ranging from 0.5 H.P
- To 100 H.P
Education
Associate Degree - Industrial Electronics
Gangamai College of Engineering
01.1989
Skills
- HyPET 300/400
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Process Validation
- Waste Reduction
- Data Analysis
- Process Development
- Team Collaboration
- Production Planning
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Performance Analytics
- Cycle Time Optimization
- Process Inspections
- LX-160
- SL-160
- LX-300
- Advance Husky Process
- Arc Flash Projection
- PET Injection Molding
- Processes
- Root Cause Analysis
- Machinery
- Troubleshooting
- Result-Oriented
- Active Learner
- Critical Thinker
- Proactive Problem Solver
- Flexible
- Dependable
- Analytical
Certification
- Husky Training
- INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC
- OMRON CONTROLLERS
- BASIC MACHINE OPERATORS
Personal Information
Title: Process Engineer
Timeline
Process Engineer
Mauser Packaging Solutions
06.2022 - 09.2024
Process Engineer
Logoplaste
05.2018 - Current
Process Technician
Plastipak Packaging Inc.
03.2014 - 04.2018
Process Technician
Constar International Inc.
11.2002 - 03.2014
Maintenance Technician
Hoffer Plastic
04.2000 - 08.2001
Maintenance Technician
Portola Packaging
11.1997 - 03.2000
Senior Field Service Engineer
Windsor Machines
01.1989 - 01.1997
Associate Degree - Industrial Electronics
Gangamai College of Engineering