NAVEEN KADADAVAR
Los Altos,CA
Summary
DATA ANALYTICS: Advanced Excel (Dashboards, Power Pivot, DAX), Power BI, Tableau
ANALYSIS: Statistical, Economical & Trend Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Modeling, Operations Research, TOC
MANUFACTURING: LEAN, MRP, ERP, JIT, Line Balancing, Time study, 6S, Red-Tag Strategy, Kanban
QUALITY: Process Capability (SPC), Control Charts, Hypothesis Testing, TQM, Acceptance Sampling
LOGISTICS: Transportation, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Scheduling, Layout Design, Procurement
Efficient Industrial Engineer with 16 years of experience collaborating with employers, employees and regulators. Combines statistical approach to maximizing hardware value with human approach to enhancing worker efficiency. Proven expert in deriving maximum speed and utmost quality output in numerous manufacturing and production fields.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NPI Manufacturing, Sr. Industrial Engineer
Intuitive Surgical
04.2023 - Current
- Project managed line expansions and line duplication to drive business growth for the da Vinci 5 robot
- Spearheaded a Kitting initiative to achieve $1.5M in annual company savings
- Participated in data analytics to gain insights into current production & informed decisions for future production
- Developed a model to assist in interchangeability of three different product platforms to optimize space by 60%
- Optimized factory layouts to develop a 5-year growth plan
Services Ops, Industrial Engineer III
Intuitive Surgical
02.2017 - 03.2023
- Develop Capacity and Utilization models for ramp up and business growth
- Worked on implementing productivity tracking tool –SPIN in SAP to measure performance of the processes
- Built interactive dashboards to measure operations KPIs – Takt Times, Headcount, Space & Efficiency
- Successfully executed Building Qualification activities and designed Service Operations layout of 100,000 sq. ft.
- Lead Efficiency & Productivity improvement (Six Sigma) project to save over $1M in annual cost
- Developed a layout & scheduling plans to accommodate business growth & to avoid $4.1M in remodeling cost
NPI Manufacturing, Industrial Engineer II
Intuitive Surgical
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Acted as Project Manager for multi-year strategic expansion and growth plans for the business
- Led productivity improvement projects to reduce assembly build hours by more than 25%
- Created Warehouse Dashboard to establish baseline and to track and improve performance by 20%
- Developed line layouts & process flows to setup and optimize processes for all new product cells–Da Vinci Xi
- Assisted supplier with Capacity Planning Model to identify and address constraints to meet business needs
- Worked closely with manufacturing and tooling engineers during design phase of a new product launch
- Worked on setting up an in-sourcing project for major sub-assembly to save $5M annually to the business
- Worked on new product safety transfer metrics for all EFTs (equipment, fixtures & tools) and processes
- Acted as a mentor to lead a team of six to drive corporate level goals – 25% labor hour reduction project
- Collaborated with all levels of management on various projects during new product launches
Manufacturing, Industrial Engineer I
Intuitive Surgical
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Conceptualized and created a plan to develop an iPad application to track production output
- Managed design and Installation of class 10K and class 100K CER for the sterile single use instruments
- Created a concise project plans to support production activities during the move to avoid downtime
- Lead the warehouse installation project at the new facility for improved efficiency and space reduction
- Defined Torque specs and made recommendations to reduce work related injuries by more than 75%
- Developed 3-5 year plans for shipping and logistics operations
- Sustained a very good relationship with all the vendors/suppliers to meet the demands & deadlines
- Designed and Developed Warehouse Capacity Model based on Job breakdowns & Time study analysis
- Standardized routes for Material Handlers to reduce process variation and headcount by 30% - 3 to 2
- Implemented single piece flow to avoid batching for warehouse operation to reduce lead time - 3 days to 3 hrs.
- Completed multiple line balancing projects to reduce labor hours per unit and optimize headcount
Industrial Engineering Intern
American Eurocopter LLC
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Performed data analysis for multiple customized airframes
- Worked on Six Sigma projects that saved millions in waste over the 6-month period using six sigma tools
- Installed Visuals and Kit boards on production floor to reduce wait time by 25% and shrink floor space by 40%
- Supported Value Stream Mapping to demonstrate the flow of material and information to reduce waste
- Implemented Kaizen, 5S & LEAN principles, and TPS Techniques for better Work Standards
- Created layouts & Process flows to optimize work-cell configuration to reduce space by 40%
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visveswaraiah Technological University
India01.2005
Skills
- Software: Tableau, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, SAP-ERP Module, Agile, AutoCAD, Video TimerPro
- Simulation Tools: Simul8, WITNESS, Arena
- Capacity planning
- Design layouts
- Project management
- Lean principles
- Value stream mapping
Accomplishments
- Transformed sub assembly line with kitting implementation, resulting in a $1.5M yearly savings.
- Collaborated with team of 30 plus in the scaling of dV5 System production.
Certification
- Making a Difference award from Intuitive Surgical, Service Ops (2020)
- Recognized in Leadership Development Program at Intuitive Surgical (2015)
- Making a Difference award from Intuitive Surgical, Logistics (2014)
- Ergonomics certification from Colorado State University (2013)
- Lean Warehousing and Distribution operations certificate from Lean Enterprise Institute (2012)
- 5S and Lean-Six Sigma Certification from American Eurocopter LLC (2009)
- Member of Honorary Engineering Society Tau Beta Pi, since 2007
IMMIGRATION STATUS
- U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) – Authorized to work without restrictions
Timeline
NPI Manufacturing, Sr. Industrial Engineer
Intuitive Surgical
04.2023 - Current
Services Ops, Industrial Engineer III
Intuitive Surgical
02.2017 - 03.2023
NPI Manufacturing, Industrial Engineer II
Intuitive Surgical
06.2013 - 01.2017
Manufacturing, Industrial Engineer I
Intuitive Surgical
04.2010 - 05.2013
Industrial Engineering Intern
American Eurocopter LLC
07.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visveswaraiah Technological University
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Texas At Arlington