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RAVI GADDE

Millersburg,PA

Summary

Dynamic Manufacturing Process Engineer with a proven track record at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., excelling in quality assurance and process optimization. Leveraging Six Sigma methodologies and effective communication, I achieved a 17% reduction in defect rates, driving significant cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Process Associate

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Millersburg, PA
03.2025 - Current

Conduct quality inspections on raw materials and in-process products, ensuring compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ISO 9001, and 13485 standards.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform process audits, verify Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and assist in corrective and preventive actions.
Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) to identify and resolve quality issues.
Support regulatory and customer audits by preparing compliance documentation and assisting in corrective actions.
Collaborate with teams to apply Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.

Student Manager

Kent State University
Kent, USA
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed workflow in Culinary Services, improving efficiency and service quality
  • Reduced operational delays by 20% and improved communication with a visual tracking system
  • Increased equipment up time by 15% through root cause analysis while ensuring safety compliance
  • Enhanced food preparation processes, improving delivery speed and accuracy for better customer satisfaction

Design engineering Intern

CAD soft solutions
Guntur
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted customers in meeting design requirements for automobile and agriculture products
  • Created CAD and SolidWorks designs, ensuring 92% compliance with industry standards
  • Worked with manufacturing teams to maintain quality and accuracy in production
  • Communicated between design and manufacturing teams to resolve 85% of production issues

Quality engineering Intern

Kusalava International Limited
Vijayawada
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Manufactured engine liners using centrifugal casting, ensuring 98% material uniformity and durability
  • Performed dimensional checks with CMM and micrometers, achieving 99% accuracy
  • Conducted Rockwell and Brinell hardness tests and ultrasonic inspections, ensuring 96% structural integrity
  • Reduced defect rates by 17%, saving $570K and increasing turnover by $348K through quality improvements

Mechanical engineering Intern

South central railway (Indian Railways)
Vijayawada
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained the Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) system, ensuring 100% safe and efficient train movements
  • Inspected and repaired air brake systems, bogies, and wheels, achieving a 95% reliability rate at 3 bar pressure
  • Operated CNC lathe machines to recondition wheels, enhancing performance and lifespan by 30%
  • Conducted ultrasonic testing to detect cracks in wheels, ensuring 100% structural integrity and safety compliance

Education

M.S - Engineering Technology Or Technician General

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2024

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

SRK institute of technology
Vijayawada, India
06.2022

Skills

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Risk Management
  • FMEA, ISO 31000
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • ASME B311 Power Piping
  • Quality check
  • Process Improvement Foundations
  • Design
  • DFMEA
  • Statistical Process Control
  • 8D Problem Solving
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Gauge R&R
  • cGMP
  • DOE
  • 3D modeling
  • Manufacturing Processes & Strategy
  • Product Development
  • Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR)
  • Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
  • Design Validation & Quality Testing
  • Spot welding
  • TIG
  • MIG
  • AutoCAD
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Fusion 360
  • CATIA V5
  • Solid Edge
  • Minitab
  • CNC
  • R Studio
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Technical Drawings
  • BOMs
  • SOPs
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Risk Management (FMEA ISO 31000)
  • current good manufacturing practices
  • standard operating procedures
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • ASME B31.1 Power Piping
  • Process Improvement Foundations

Projects

Continuous Improvement Project - Spuncast Inc, 01/24, 03/22

•Analyzed waste reduction strategies in centrifugal casting using Lean & Six Sigma principles.

 •Developed an optimization model for process efficiency, supply chain management, and logistics, reducing costs by $250,000 annually (theoretical savings based on industry benchmarks).

•Proposed defect reduction methods, cutting material waste by 10% and improving freight cost efficiency by 25% through supply chain improvements.

Design and Fabrication of 360 Degrees Wheels Mechanism in the Vehicles, 01/22, 05/22

Team lead & mechanism specialist.

•Led the design of a 360-degree wheel mechanism using CAD and CATIA to enhance maneuverability for heavy-load vehicles.

•Overcame design and manufacturing challenges, ensuring functionality, quality, and successful production.

 •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize the mechanism, improving operational efficiency by 30%.

Timeline

Manufacturing Process Associate

Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2025 - Current

Student Manager

Kent State University
08.2023 - 12.2024

Design engineering Intern

CAD soft solutions
09.2022 - 02.2023

Quality engineering Intern

Kusalava International Limited
09.2019 - 09.2019

Mechanical engineering Intern

South central railway (Indian Railways)
05.2018 - 12.2018

M.S - Engineering Technology Or Technician General

Kent State University

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

SRK institute of technology
RAVI GADDE