Satinath Shivnath Mukhopadhyay
Plantation
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer with over 12 years of experience in automobile industry and HVAC process planning, specializing in sheet metal and digital manufacturing engineering. Proven track record in executing green field projects, including successful automation line prove outs for multiple vehicle models at Ford and Tata Technologies. Recognized for expertise in static quality development and execution strategies, achieving sustainable quality targets throughout various project stages. Known for strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a collaborative approach that enhances team productivity and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Dometic Corporation
Pompano Beach
01.2023 - Current
- Designed manufacturing processes to enhance product efficiency and quality.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering issues.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Conducted root cause analysis for production line disruptions.
- Assisted in the selection of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Developed detailed documentation for all processes including Standard Operating Procedures.
- Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy prior to releasing them into production environment.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban systems, in order to optimize production flow and improve overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Procurement, Maintenance and Production Planning to ensure timely delivery of parts and products according to specifications.
- Trained personnel on proper use of machines and tools used in the manufacturing process.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems during the manufacturing process.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities through improved processes, materials utilization, and waste elimination initiatives.
- Evaluated existing tooling designs for manufacturability improvements.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Designed layout plans to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted time studies to evaluate labor productivity and resource allocation.
- Identified areas of waste in manufacturing processes and worked with teams to develop strategies for eliminating it.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles into daily operations to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and reduce overhead expenses.
- Supporting gauge and tool calibration for ISO certification requirements to the Quality department.
- Provided data-driven recommendations for operational planning support, capacity analysis and process improvement.
Sr. Tech Lead
Tata Technologies Ltd
Pune
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Responsible for closures, digital manufacturing, manufacturing feasibility study, and simultaneous engineering.
- Identify potential problems in product structure as per manufacturing feasibility and quality requirements, and highlight them to the design team for rectification in the product at various development stages.
- Critical process planning and resolution of body closures digital manufacturing issues with the product engineering team.
- Digital simulation to identify problems for manufacturing feasibility using CATIA V5.
- Weld gun simulation to identify profiles that are difficult to weld and modify to meet manufacturing requirements.
- Hemming feasibility study and identify potential problems or sections that are difficult to perform hemming and achieve the required craftsmanship in terms of gap and flush.
- Run the Clash report and find interferences using CATIA V5 to identify potential clash issues during the loading of parts.
- Verify the geometry to understand KPIVs and incorporate those KPIVs into product design to have reduced concerns during actual builds.
- Perform Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing on the existing car line, and find potential opportunities to integrate with the existing car line.
- Commonize paint loading points for Ecoat Ro-dip with existing carline.
- Verify the feasibility of the closure setting process on the fit line to reduce efforts of metal-to-metal setting.
Welding Specialist Body
Ford India Pvt Ltd
Sanand
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Responsible for overseeing and optimizing various joining and sealing processes within the body and assembly manufacturing process.
- Ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to corporate standards.
- Directly supervise and lead a team of joining inspectors.
- Conduct regular job observations to validate performance, and ensure process adherence.
- Responsible for Body Shop joining quality containment and control as per VOA-SSA008 procedure.
- Implement a weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.
- Develop weld control plans, and enforce requirements.
- Assess the feasibility of joining through Global Product Development System milestones.
- Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.
- Body-Paint VRT (Variability Reduction Team) leads to enhancing Body-shop metrics in terms of C/1000 and RTY.
- Design reviews (DAP), equipment selection (weld guns), and sign-off for the welding process.
- Part of the PPAP approval process for body incoming sheet metal parts is to track the performance of those parts against all SC/CC points defined in BIW through PCF events.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Charotar Institute of Technology
Changa, Gujarat, India01.2012
Skills
- CATIA V5 and AutoCAD
- Lean manufacturing and techniques
- Manufacturing process design
- Welding processes and programming
- Project management
- Workstation and facility layout
- Industrial engineering
- Assembly line optimization
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Robotics integration and programming
- Statistical process control (SPC)
- Minitab analysis
- SolidWorks Visualization
- ISO standards compliance
- BPCS software proficiency
- Draft sight expertise
- Helium leak testing
- Siemens Teamcenter VIS VSA
- MS Office 2016 skills
- Bosch 6000 weld programming expertise
- SCA sealing systems knowledge
- Vehicle line integration strategies
- Kawasaki robot programming basics
- G8D and PDCA methodologies
Certification
- Autodesk Autocad 2012
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Full Professional
Gujarati
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Dometic Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Tech Lead
Tata Technologies Ltd
06.2019 - 02.2023
Welding Specialist Body
Ford India Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Charotar Institute of Technology
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