Karthikeyan Lakshmana Perumal

Experience

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  Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Exchange Student

  A immersion cum internship program to acquire knowledge for my Masters in the field of design.

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  Brakes India Private Limited

  May 2020 - Oct 2020

  Student Intern
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  Ramji Agro Implements

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  Operations and Supply chain engineer

  • Leveraged Six-Sigma and Root cause analysis to lower production costs by 35% and increased assembly line speed performingtime studies through effective bottleneck management.• Reconfigured layouts using AutoCAD, boosting space utilization and safety, which increased material flow efficiency by 15%.• Developed work instructions enhancing spare removal procedure, process adherence and boosting 25% workforce productivity.• Critically investigated material allocation and led RFQ & RFP projects to enhance procurement strategies, achieving significantcost reductions and improving reliability.• Supervised material requirements planning (MRP), maintaining buffer stock and defining reorder points at 14% inventory levels.• Developed monthly schedules and optimized routes for 7 suppliers across different regions, ensuring timely resource planning.• Established rigorous quality control and testing protocols for disc plough and seed drill assemblies, significantly enhancingproduction accuracy and compliance with quality standards.• Streamlined Kanban system, aligning material availability with production needs and reducing material shortages by 16%.• Implemented velocity picking method to streamline operations, reducing picking time and improving operational efficiency.• Assisted in refining production planning process, optimizing production process to match line capacity and demand. Show less

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  Levy Restaurants

  Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

  Operations Supervisor

  - Rapidly progressed from cashier to Concessions Supervisor at Levy, Texas A&M Kyle Field, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and leadership in one of the nation's largest football stadiums.- Achieved a 20% boost in operational efficiency by leading high-performing teams and implementing strategic inventory management, including proposing location-specific supply hubs that reduced replenishment times by 30%.- Increased workflow efficiency by 25% through spearheading comprehensive training programs and maintaining meticulous inventory records, leveraging visual management tools for enhanced accuracy.- Recognized as a top performer among 450 employees for reliability, innovation, and collaborative skills; regularly proposed and implemented operational improvements.- Successfully managed large-scale events serving over 100,000 guests, while assisting both HR and Concessions departments, showcasing versatility and ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Show less

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  Texas A&M University Department of Residence Life

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Student Event Co-ordinator
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  Texas A & M University Police Department

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Student Police Officer
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  Tesla

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  - Led a cross-functional team, reducing drawbar cost by 86% through design optimization with the newly setup R&D lab- Implemented new processes, methods, and procedures on the production floor based on Lean Manufacturing, WCM, and Kaizen.- Applied engineering expertise and troubleshooting abilities to the analysis and identification of critical manufacturing process defects.- Proposed a Maintenance cart that can accelerate the Die maintenance activities and floated RFQ for fabrication of the cart to the vendors.- Designed a core pin gauge for error reduction during die changes, serving as an independent casting datum point, and prepared a standard operating procedure.- Created a template for documenting and tracking die changes, collaborating with the supplier to increase their adherence to the tracker by 45%.- Optimized continuous flow of incoming spares, components, and sub-assemblies for die maintenance. Piloted local Conex for inventory. Show less

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  AOI

  Aug 2024 - now

  Manufacturing Engineer

  • Led projects to alter or automate various packaging and testing processes to decrease cycle time, increase yield and capacity, and design fixtures to eliminate manual handling of products. • Perform failure and yield analysis to find and fix root causes and prevent future occurrences in wire bonding.• Maintained smooth assembly process of lens coupling and Testing processes and ensure timely completion of processes. • Worked with R&D department to test, qualify, and implement new products and processes to production, ensuring all aspects are smoothly transitioned from the Pilot run to production run. Show less