VijayaVignesh Rangarajan
Norristown,PA
Summary
Innovative Management Specialist dedicated to boosting all areas of operations and business administration. Driven leader with proven track record of enhancing operations by conducting in-depth analyses and implementing changes yielding impactful results. Talented at developing strategies and communications to help businesses reach and engage target audiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer-Operations
SR Alloys
Coimbatore, India
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Implemented advanced manufacturing techniques in induction furnace operations for SG Iron manufacturing, optimizing melting processes and enhancing casting quality.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of induction furnace parameters such as power settings, frequency, and coil design to maximize energy efficiency and minimize material waste.
- Developed and refined casting recipes and methodologies tailored to specific SG Iron grades, ensuring consistent mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy.
- Utilized thermal imaging technology and process monitoring systems to monitor and control temperature gradients within the furnace, optimizing melting efficiency and minimizing hot spots.
- Implemented lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows and minimize waste, enhanced overall productivity by 23%.
Jr.Manufacturing Engineer-Operations
SR Alloys
Coimbatore, India
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Updated and maintained manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards.
- Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing layouts and workflows to maximize efficiency and productivity within the foundry.
- Analyzed manufacturing processes, identifying bottlenecks; reduced cycle times by 18%.
- Conduct routine inspections and quality checks on equipment and machinery used in the SG Iron/Cast iron manufacturing process to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
- Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance overall efficiency and quality including the formulation and review of preventative maintenance procedures
- Document and communicate findings and recommendations from process improvement studies to key stakeholders, including senior management and production teams, to drive buy-in and support for implementation.
Industrial Process Engineer
SR Alloys
Coimbatore, India
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Develop, test, and implement new products, test price and demand sensitivity, make recommendations and implement change to optimize profitability
- Establish baseline historical performance, seasonality, transaction volume, revenue, penetration, per capita, pricing etc
- Monitor ongoing performance, establish key performance tracking metrics
- Managed negotiations with the union and non-union work force
- Ensured compliance with operational performance standards
- Applied best practice-based manufacturing and logistics management techniques to the production process.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin
05.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Chennai Anna University
05.2015
Skills
Tools: MS Excel, MS Project, JMP, Tableau, Creo, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Arena simulation, and WMS
Techniques: DOE, SPC, Data Analysis, Regression, Forecasting, Kaizen, DMAIC, QFD, TPM, GD&T, MRP, FMEA
Methodology: Kanban, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, 5S, Agile
Soft Skills: Leadership, Strategic planning, Communication, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, Empathy
Languages: English, Tamil
Certification
Programming: R, CREO,ANSYS MINITAB,SOLIDWORKS.
Affiliations
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
New Product Launch at UWM (UV hand towel) - Project Management Jan 2021 – April 2021
- Led the project team and initiated the project charter, project scope, identified the stakeholders, sponsors, business need and evaluated Tech. feasibility
- Developed a WBS, Gantt chart and scheduled the project meetings, performed CPM and PERT analysis in MS Project
- Performed Economic analysis such as Earned Value, NPV, IRR and planned HR, risk, and quality management strategies
- Closed the project with retrospective meeting for future improvements
Layout design of a manufacturing facility - Facilities Planning Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
- Created relationships between department using from-to Chart and designed a manufacturing factory layout using AutoCAD
- Standardized the department relations using Block Diagram, Space and Alternative Layout
- Modeled the overall parking lot for the Industrial facility using Flextime
Capital Bike share Company data study – Data Analysis Jan 2022 – April 2022
- Collected and cleansed the required dataset for interpreting the usage of bikes for business need using pivot tables and JMP
- Built Tableau and power BI dashboards to show insights of usage level detailed reports for cost cutting and maintenance
- Prepared executive level presentation to clearly articulate the results of the analysis
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer-Operations
SR Alloys
12.2019 - 11.2020
Jr.Manufacturing Engineer-Operations
SR Alloys
10.2017 - 12.2019
Industrial Process Engineer
SR Alloys
06.2015 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Chennai Anna University
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