RUFUS THOMAS
Sunnyvale,TX
Summary
Dedicated and goal-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 5 years of Industrial work experience in Manufacturing and Production sector, with Managerial skills, Engineering conceptual understanding of an organization. Seeking a challenging role and position to showcase my expertise of Engineering concept in Engineering Expertise Manager position for the advancement of innovative tasks and projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply/ Inventory Coordinator Engineer
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with the suppliers for timely and efficient deliveries of the materials and components
- Evaluates and select the suppliers based on the cost, quality, and reliability
- Monitors and analyze the supply chain and inventory handling processes in identify the areas of improvement and optimization
- Implementation of 5S and T.A.K.E-2 tool for better handling of equipment and machineries in the organization
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Develop and implement the inventory control strategies to minimize the carrying cost by maintaining adequate stock levels
- Conduct regular inventory audits to reconcile the discrepancy and ensure accuracy
- Conducting Safety meeting on daily basis followed by making enquiries on the parts with different Suppliers based, negotiating with the vendors for the rates of certain parts used in the projects.
Asst. Operation Manager
Gemco-Kati Exploration Pvt Ltd
India
08.2020 - 04.2021
- I assist in developing project plans and scheduling in collaboration with the field project management team
- Collaborating with Geologist and Field Engineer to find the way to optimize the drilling operation and achieving goal orientated result
- Successfully led the project of Exploration of Mineral in East Indian Mines, later approved by Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mining, India)
- Analyzing rock and soil sample to determine geological characteristics and interpreting the data and mapping of drilling site
- Assisted in resource allocation and optimization the use of manpower, equipment and material for each project.
Asst. Production Manager
Sandeep Metalcraft Pvt Ltd
India
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Project worked on: FUZE-447 an ammunition part, in which new product developed, Production process optimized, Quality Assurance maintained, setup Supply chain and initiated cost reduction for Ministry of Defense
- (April 2018) Assigned as a Team Leader for the Project ECIL (Electronic Cooperation of India Ltd., India) with a team size of 4, that was responsible for the Planning, Reverse Engineering, Designing Engineering drawing of part, Machining of highly precision parts in CNC machines followed by Quality Assured and Assembly to Dispatch
- (May 2016) Another Project on Part named Ring machining for Rolls Royce Engine of Boeing Aircraft, Process Planning, Procuring the Tooling and other accessories
- Analyzed and minimizes the occurrence of errors by FMEA (Failure Mode Effective Analysis) technique
- Implemented 5S methodologies to streamline and to optimize the projects of Company and eventually making efforts to increase productivity
- Significantly finding new ways to improve the production target by implementing Kaizen i.e., Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
- Knowledge of CNC (Computerized Numeric Control) programming Fanuc Control, Work piece setting and Manpower allocating and assigning the Shift operators and Technicians
- Designing the Jigs and Fixtures followed by getting it welded with through knowledge by Welding Shop for the sake of Machining the parts.
Education
MED -
05.2020
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Design
RTM Nagpur University
01.2020
Master’s - business administration
01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jaipur National University
01.2015
Skills
- Document Management
- Information Collection
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- OSHA,
- Building/ Grounds project management
- Developing Pre Construction Risk Assessment
- 5S methodology,
- Six-Sigma lean methodology
Accomplishments
- Skillful in rework & Field Complaint analysis for improving Quality & Process
- Problem solving/improvement through 7-QC tools, Kaizen, FMEA, 6 Sigma Lean Manufacturing, CIT & 5S
- Daily Work management – Manpower handling, Action Plan monitoring
- Regular pursuing of continuous improvements for the better Quality of the product based on costumer standard norms
- Knowledge of operating Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Visual Measuring Machine (VMM)
- Experience of handling TRIMOS and Profile Projector machine
- Knowledge on surface treatment processes like Chromate Passivation, Anodizing Zinc Plating
- Heat treatment process like Tempering, Annealing, Hardening
- CERTIFICATION & Licensing
- Certificate of completion on Six Sigma Green Belt
- (2023)
- PE Mechanical Engineering – initiated the process for registration/ enrollment for taking exam in 2024.
Timeline
Supply/ Inventory Coordinator Engineer
Parkland Health and Hospital System
06.2023 - Current
Asst. Operation Manager
Gemco-Kati Exploration Pvt Ltd
08.2020 - 04.2021
Asst. Production Manager
Sandeep Metalcraft Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 06.2020
MED -
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Design
RTM Nagpur University
Master’s - business administration
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jaipur National University
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