Navid Fallahi
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Lead Flow Engineer with over 4+ years of experience in optimizing material flow processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing strategic initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce costs. Skilled in process improvement, project management, and implementing lean principles. Adept at analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Flow Engineer
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks
12.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of engineers in designing, implementing, and optimizing material flow processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track the performance of material flow processes, and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Implemented multiple Kanban solutions using FunnelCloud (Industry 4.0 MES) that reduced waste by 20% and improved material days on hand (DOH) by 15%.
- Created and maintained AMTB Detroit, Woodstock & Concord's Plan for Every Part (PFEP), ensuring optimal space utilization and resource.
- Restructured the entire facility plant layout using AutoCAD to enhance FIFO processes and streamline material flow, resulting in a 25% increase in production efficiency.
- Conducted full fleet analysis for all newly awarded programs, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and maximizing fleet utilization.
Packaging Design Engineer
Magna International Corporation
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Supporting Engineering department in Greenfield facility launch for 2022 GMC Hummer EV Battery enclosure.
- Ensured efficient processes through strong communication with Operators, Maintenance, Engineers, Product, and Plant Managers.
- Managing responsibilities include quality, safety, cycle time, efficiency, and customer specifications.
- Execute new package designs and perform package component testing and qualifications, working with suppliers, from engineering prints to making models & prototypes, through to unit and production tooling.
- Lead design, development, and procurement of all robotically loaded automotive shipping and electro-coated racks, special dunnage, and containers to support all new programs.
- Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and release of drawings.
- Created and managed the facilities Packaging PFEP (Plan for Every Part) A database detailing storage, replenishment, packaging, usage, and supplier information for over 400 unique components.
Lead Packaging Engineer
Cascade Engineering
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for design, capital allocation, and implementation of all packaging systems (Expendable, WIP, Finished Goods, Returnable) for plastic injection molded production parts.
- Improve package development quality and speed, manage packaging validation data base, and maximize package development outputs.
- Managed 4 CK Technologies plants - performed all packaging related tasks as the sole packaging engineer for all locations supporting new product development projects.
Education
Master of Science - Value Chain (Industrial Technology)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2018
Skills
- Advanced MS Excel
- OSHA-10 Certified
- AutoCAD 2D & 3D
- CATIA
- Team Leadership
- Material Flow Optimization
- Facilities Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- WCM
- Kanban Solutions
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Material Flow (PFEP)
- SAP/ERP System
- Product Engineering
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- (FIFO) Methodology
- Fleet Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Flow Engineer
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks
12.2023 - Current
Packaging Design Engineer
Magna International Corporation
05.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Packaging Engineer
Cascade Engineering
12.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Value Chain (Industrial Technology)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University
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