Parth Patel
WARNER ROBINS,United States
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with proven success at Underpressure Welding Inc, excelling in production planning and root cause analysis. Expert in SolidWorks and lean manufacturing techniques, I led teams to enhance efficiency and ensure quality assurance, driving significant improvements in workflow optimization and team performance. Committed to delivering exceptional results through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical/Lead Production Engineer
Underpressure Welding Inc
Edmonton, Canada
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated cross-functionally with clients and production teams to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis for nonconformities, and supported corrective action processes.
- Supported manufacturing by creating detailed manufacturing drawings and coordinating BOMs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD software, ensuring that designs are within manufacturing capabilities and the client's specifications, using Advanced Product Quality Planning.
- Participated in testing, validation, and problem resolution activities to ensure product integrity and quality using Statistical Process Control. Also managed daily production operations, optimizing workflow, reducing waste, and improving delivery times.
- Supervised fabrication teams, and ensured adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Implemented lean manufacturing practices and tracked key production KPIs. Coordinated between the management, design, and manufacturing departments for efficient execution of projects.
- Created estimates based on client requirements, and coordinated with suppliers, vendors, and customers on design and manufacturing-related issues, solutions, and proposals.
Production Lead
C L Malach Manufacturing Industries
Winnipeg, Canada
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Consistently met company targets by leading a team of 23 in production. Implemented 5S methodology to enhance organization and productivity in manufacturing processes. Increased efficiency and reduced waste through systematic workspace improvements.
- Trained personnel on operation of CNC sheet metal manufacturing machines, including brakes and lasers.
- Developed training materials to enhance skills in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Assisted technicians with technical troubleshooting to resolve operational issues.
- Conducted 'first-off' approvals and final inspections of finished products using CMM and measuring tools like micrometers, vernier calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and thread gauges before shipment.
Education
Master's - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada04.2024
Post Graduate Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Fanshawe College
London, Canada08.2017
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, India06.2016
Skills
- Production planning
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing drawings
- Statistical process control
- Lean manufacturing techniques
- Quality assurance
- Training development
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Failure mode analysis
- Process optimization
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- High attention to detail
- Documentation and reporting
- Data integrity
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Mechanical/Lead Production Engineer
Underpressure Welding Inc
03.2021 - Current
Production Lead
C L Malach Manufacturing Industries
08.2018 - 02.2021
Master's - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta
Post Graduate Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Fanshawe College
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
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