RAMESHWAR GUNDEM

Experience

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  Tech Mahindra

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  • Modified mechanical components and assemblies for Legacy aircraft. • Detail & Assembly, FAI & production order, and NCR Order creation for using SAP. • Creation & validation of Engineering Drawings/Process/Control and Identified process improvements.• plan/Standard operating procedure for process and internal operations.• Study engineering drawings and decide suitable operations and tools.• Performed structural and system analysis for modification mechanical parts and assemblies.• Observed defect elimination in an equipment transformation resulting in reduction of unplanned down-time for a manufacturing line.• Engaged in team discussions with senior engineers to understand the complexities and challenges of manufacturing line, while also acquiring familiarity with industry standards. Show less

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  SS Constructions

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Project Manager

  Projects: Contract BasedTools used: Excell, Microsoft Office, Canva.Description/role:• Created detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.• Communicated regularly with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.• Assisted in ensuring project deliverables met quality standards and client expectations.• Worked with the project team to identify and resolve issues promptly.

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  Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  Projects: Turbine Blades Tools used: SolidWorks, Ansys, Documentation, Kaizen & DMAIC. Description/role:  Mechanical 3D design development of Turbine blades.  Optimization of existing designs, to make it more efficient and cost effective.  Coordination with planning, tooling, quality, fabrication, foundry, machine shop (including assembly area) departments duringproduct development and manufacturing and providing physical assistance when required.  Enabling streamlined production by troubleshooting issues applying lean production.  Jointly developing QAPs with quality for ensuring stringent quality levels of the components, assemblies & product.  Evaluation of critical quality parameters affecting machine performance.  Altering designs and suggesting changes in machining methodology, as necessary to bring product to safety, performance, and efficiency standards.  Organizing team meetings to obtain project progress updates, strategizing steps for following weeks.  Enhancing vendor base for cost reductions and multiple sourcing. Technical support to vendors for the component development. Show less

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  AZAD Engineering Pvt Ltd

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

  Process Engineer

   Design and create equipment fixtures using SolidWorks (GD&T) to facilitate production operations, adhering to precise customer specifications obtained through Voice of the Customer (VOC) process. Ensured high-quality product management abide by ISO standards.  Design, develop and implement new or existing manufacturing processes to meet product specifications and production goals.  Created project schedules and industrial outline specifications.  Developed and maintained comprehensive process engineering documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM), testing products on UTM and Design blueprints, to streamline manufacturing processes through process flow method and optimize resource utilization.  Provide training and support to production teams on new processes, equipment, and procedures.  Create and maintain documentation, such as work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), welding procedure specification (WPS), engineering change orders (ECOs). Show less

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  The Alestle/Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

  Sept 2023 - now

  Circulation Manager

  • Planned weekly demand analysis using historical data to accurately forecast and to ensure optimal availability of newspapers, minimizing waste and reducing costs.• Coordinated with printing and distribution companies to ensure timely delivery. Implemented SCM methods to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Analyzed data using Excel tool to drive informed decision-making.• Successfully increased on-time delivery rates by 37% through process optimization and improved coordination.• Enhanced customer satisfaction scores by 64% by effectively addressing feedback and improving delivery accuracy. Show less