Shruthi Kannoju
Lakeville
Summary
Design Engineer with strong mechanical understanding and experience supporting product development, manufacturing processes, and design improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to develop and improve products from concept to production. Skilled in CAD concepts, process improvement, prototyping support, root cause analysis, and operations analytics. Passionate about developing innovative products, improving product manufacturability, and optimizing product development processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Graco Inc.
Minnesota, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Supported new product development activities by working with product design and manufacturing teams to develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies used in fluid handling equipment.
- Created and modified 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, ensuring designs met functional, manufacturing, and cost requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing to support product development from concept to production.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions and concept development to generate new product ideas and design improvements for existing products.
- Assisted in building prototypes and supported product testing to validate design performance, usability, and reliability.
- Applied Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to simplify designs, reduce manufacturing complexity, and lower production costs.
- Worked with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing design or process changes.
- Developed process documentation, engineering change documentation, and standard operating procedures for new and updated products.
- Analyzed product and production data to identify opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction, and performance enhancement.
- Supported continuous improvement and R&D; projects focused on improving product performance, durability, and ease of installation and use for customers.
Industrial Engineer
MTAR Technologies
Hyderabad
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Studied manufacturing processes and identified process improvement opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Conducted time studies and work measurement to improve production efficiency and labor utilization.
- Worked with CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce cycle time.
- Performed root cause analysis for production defects and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
- Supported quality control and process validation activities in precision manufacturing environment.
- Created process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
- Worked on lean manufacturing initiatives to improve workflow and reduce non-value-added activities.
- Coordinated with design and manufacturing teams to improve product manufacturability and reduce production issues.
- Assisted in production planning and material planning to ensure on-time production.
- Prepared production, quality, and process improvement reports for management review.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Trine University
08.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Automobile Engineering
VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Technology
09.2020
Skills
- Mechanical Design & Product Development Support
- 3D CAD Concepts & Engineering Drawings
- Manufacturing Processes – Casting, Extrusion, Stamping, Machining
- Prototyping & Product Testing Support
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Process Improvement & Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Production Planning & Operations Support
- Data Analysis – Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python
- Cross Functional Team Collaboration
Timeline
Design Engineer
Graco Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Industrial Engineer
MTAR Technologies
01.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Trine University
Bachelor of Technology - Automobile Engineering
VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Technology