RAKSHITH UPADYA
San Jose,CA
Summary
A motivated hands-on individual with a flair for leading projects and unpacking complex problems by quickly adopting new tools and implementing processes to improve efficiencies in the organization by identifying and solving engineering related issues. Successful at cultivating relationships with stakeholders in the company. Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in engineering principles and concepts. Skilled in implementing manufacturing processes, developing production systems and analyzing product designs. Smart and dedicated to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Moxion Power
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineers, design engineers, supply chain and quality to ensure alignment by creating the PCR process
- Ran NPI trials on the line and provided feedback to design and supplier quality engineers
- Supported the Systems Team with projects that required guidance and supervision on the production floor
- Provide training and guidance to production personnel on new processes and equipment to ensure proper execution
- Created the Manufacturing Change Order process from scratch to launch
- Introduction of new equipment to the line that would improve quality and processes on the module line
- Introduction of Red Adhesives on the module line for better visibility of application
- Eliminated ineffective product line materials to resolve performance challenges and mitigate corrosion.
- Oversaw development and implementation of New Parts on the line
Manufacturing Process | Industrial Engineer
Tesla, Inc
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Optimized the EOL area by gathering relevant data and eliminated headcount by performing line balancing and analyzing the % utilizations
- Helped the Quality team design a new layout to bring every personnel under one area with accurate headcount and time each process takes
- This improved quality of cars, saved real estate, provided management better control of their associates, and eliminated redundant processes
- Currently working on different proposals / layouts to establish a permanent and most optimized structure for EOL with headcount associated for every process
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Teradiode Inc Panasonic
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Supported NPI and led teams that involved in Engineering Change Management Activities which included manufacturing plan creation, EEO & ECO releases and BOM reviews, being mindful of the stringent deadlines that had to be met
- Drove technical projects from concept through handover to production, acting as single point of contact across multiple teams as necessary with a focus on operations
- Worked closely with the Quality and Supply Chain groups and tracked projects using Microsoft Project to provide coordination between teams
- Communicated and presented project status, highlighted schedule risk, and developed recovery plans in the event of a project slip
- Led a team of individuals and introduced the process of kitting which subsequently reduced the cycle time of the entire product assembly
- Measured product KPIs and captured clear metrics to measure the performance of the product and captured key insights to improvements by maintaining a dashboard
- Investigated root causes of failures to problems arising from performance deficiencies and developed corrective action plans by creating detailed reports
- Converted part-based Work Instructions into process-based Work Instructions which led the entire engineering team establish better control of the production floor
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering & Management
RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru, India05.2014
Skills
Industry Knowledge
- Green Belt Six Sigma
- Lean Management System
- Continuous Improvement
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Development
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- MODAPTS Yellow Belt
- PMP - Ongoing
Tools
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- AutoCAD
- Solid Works
- Visio
- ViFlow
- Minitab
Interpersonal Skills
- Managerial
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Strong Work Ethic
- Quick Learner
Timeline
Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Moxion Power
01.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Process | Industrial Engineer
Tesla, Inc
04.2021 - 01.2023
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Teradiode Inc Panasonic
06.2017 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering & Management
RV College of Engineering
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