Shamal Prasad
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Livermore,CA
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Researched and tested design feasibility and operation of equipment, components and systems.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Automated enabling technologies to identify and match potential suppliers for procurement and processing of hard to find parts.
- Designed documents and statements of proposals, lead times, technical costs and budgets and statements of work to manage supplier development efforts.
Team Leader, Manufacturing Engineering
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Planned, managed and directed daily board operations to increase revenue and reduce costs through P&L analysis.
- Positioned as go-to person for up to [Number] staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
Senior Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Pleasanton, CA
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Managed efficient teams of up to [Number] employees.
Development Engineering Technician
First Solar
Santa Clara, CA
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
- Followed verbal instructions and hand sketches to adapt and modify tooling.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
Manufacturing Technician III
Impax Laboratories Inc
Hayward, CA
10.2006 - 05.2011
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Prepared standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Devry University
Fremont, CA 06.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
Agile PLM
Risk Assessment
IQ/OQ (Installation and Operational Qualification)
ECR/ECO (Engineering change requests and orders)
Budget Planning (Merit, AIP, yearly planning, etc)
Solidworks
Project Management
PFMEA (Potential Failure Mode and Effects)
Quality (PR, CAPA, Root cause analysis, etc)
SAP
Workday
Timeline
Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
04.2018 - Current
Team Leader, Manufacturing Engineering
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
05.2016 - 04.2018
Lead Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Maintenance Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
01.2012 - 06.2014
Development Engineering Technician
First Solar
05.2011 - 12.2011
Manufacturing Technician III
Impax Laboratories Inc
10.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Devry University
06.2004 - 04.2008