Prasun Chemmeri

Work History

EXPERIENCED STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Tesla, Inc

12.2019 - Current

Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality & Production to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
Develop, implement and maintain Vehicle Manufacturing processes.
Provide detailed assessments and critical Design for Manufacture (DFM).
Develop and implement strategy and plan to achieve these targets – Quality control plans, Dimensional improvement plans, Throughput improvement plans.
Develop GD&T strategy to support Vehicle quality build objectives and drive tooling design.
Assess in-house manufacturing capabilities and implement new processes and/or equipment where justifiable to expand those capabilities.
Implement and expand concepts such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, etc., to reduce manufacturing cost and increase process quality and throughput.
Collaborate with all levels of engineering in development of new ideas; review of current documentation and implementation of changes as required.
Provide leadership and training to Production Team Members and fellow engineers.
Work with Quality on PFMEA creation and maintenance.
Interact with and manage outside suppliers and companies as necessary based on project scope.
Directly responsible to improve overall team manufacturing engineering skills through mentoring and reviews of others work.
Select vendors who can work to Tesla's exacting requirements and support long term goals.
Provide detailed engineering fundamental reasons to executive team where required about manufacturing decisions.
Promote Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
Apply project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
Design documents and statements of proposals, lead times, technical costs and budgets and statements of work to manage supplier development efforts.
Perform concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
Manage supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.
Manage manufacturing projects and program services to handle engineering and project metrics.
Manage supplier development efforts by creating statements of work and procedures, proposal preparation, projecting lead times, technical costs and budgets for engineering and parts production.
Calculate overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Tesla, Inc

01.2017 - 12.2019

Create, develop, implement, and review processes for Body-In-White product design in collaboration with design engineering team
Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) potential while implementing continuous improvements in manufacturing procedures
Develop and lead GD&T strategy to accelerate tool designing with top-quality build objectives
Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvement strategies, determine material flow, and define buffer sizes
Train production team members and engineering staff with operational and leadership development
Connect with teammates across multiple departments and engineering levels to develop new or improved concepts
Manage vendor and partner relationships, direct capacity/quality commissioning plans, and executive communication initiatives to drive cross-functional collaboration
Spearheaded lean manufacturing practices and 5S methodology integration to achieve substantial improvements in processes quality and throughput while reducing manufacturing costs
Wrote, finalized, and rolled out standards for Tool design review/Tool design buyoff, resulting in increased efficiency for tool review process
Conducted in-depth cost analysis and GD&T comparison study between production tool and checking tool, identified and mitigated potential risk, and saved significant expenses
Authored original manufacturing engineering standards which were implemented company-wide to define processes for Tooling buyoff, cycle time, and throughput buyoff
Completed project to ramp up production from 5000 to 6000 cars per week without equipment increases; assessed production line and eliminated non-value-added processes to accomplish organizational goals
Earned consistent recognition for dedication and leadership as only engineer on team of 50 to be awarded three performance bonuses in 2018.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Tesla, Inc

01.2014 - 01.2017

Collaborated with teammates to create manufacturing processes and requirements for Body-In-White while maintaining alignment with product profile and branding strategy
Reviewed designs for manufacturing feasibility in conjunction with product design/development team
Utilized Delmia V5, Delmia V6, and Catia V5 to configure design in virtual environment, achieving quality output metrics and reducing rework time
Developed highly effective technical staff teams by training, coaching, and mentoring employees on GD&T implementation and simulation software program integration
Led line workforce to maintain 90% quality while maximizing efficiency and eliminating downtime
Streamlined operations by collaborating with production team to drive multiple organizational improvements, including reducing redundant/unnecessary processes, supporting production handover process, and improving vendor relationships
Exceeded organizational objectives YOY with effective standard development, product and simulation evaluation, and material flow determination

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

L&T Technology Services

01.2011 - 01.2014

Managed team of 12-15 engineers to support Offshore Development Center (ODC) in conducting robotic process path generation, cycle time analysis, and robot reach study
Completed feasibility study for new car integration to existing layout, capacity increase of existing production, introducing new car in new factory (Greenfield
Project)
Delivered offline programming for Delmia V5 R20 with efficient tool design specification sheets
Trained engineering team with regular knowledge sharing sessions designed to disseminate updated information on technology, manufacturing, and capabilities.

PROJECT LEAD

L&T Technology Services

03.2006 - 01.2011

Directed multiple design/simulation initiatives for major automotive clients by leveraging digital manufacturing tools to test, debug, and validate potential system designs
Collaborated with leading industry clients, including General Motors, Honda of
America, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, Peterbilt Motors, Daimler Chrysler, and
Renault for various projects ranging from fixture design to robot simulation
Conceptualized and implemented end-to-end 3D model-based design to produce efficient manufacturing drawings with input from client feedback.

SITE ENGINEER

Essar Oil Ltd

05.2005 - 03.2006

Coordinated with other engineers and construction professionals to manage various stages of construction projects.
Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed
Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity
Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects
Developed SOPs and change controls pertaining to setup, maintenance and operation of equipment, facility and utilities
Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility
Identified and resolved potential structural issues
Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis

Summary

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Work History

EXPERIENCED STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

PROJECT LEAD

SITE ENGINEER

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

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