Rony Das, PMP, CSPO

Experience

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  The Linde Group (Formerly British Oxygen Company (BOC) Bangladesh Limited)

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2007

  Engineering Intern

  The Linde Group was one of the largest producer of liquid and gaseous nitrogen, oxygen, argon, acetylene, LPG, and many other hazardous products. During my internship at The Linde Group, major tasks I performed or my achievements are as follows: -- Achieved a good understanding of the industrial working environment -- Assisted in designing a heat exchanger for a new facility of the plant -- Cooperated in maintenance and troubleshooting of heating and condensation units -- Identified the safety violation zones at the plant and notified to the management -- Developed a good relationship with the operators and engineers -- Gained experience about other supporting units of the plant such as, power generation, water treatment, inventory, and customer service department Show less

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  Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

  Teaching Assistant and Volunteer Researcher

  As a TA and volunteer researcher I performed following tasks:-- Designed/developed a new test setup with available resources to save departmental money -- Conducted research to choose an appropriate material for the setup, designed the setup using CAD tool, and fabricated in the machine shop --Demonstrated and guided the students about safe operation of the lab equipment

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  Nanocomposites and Biocomposites Laboratory, Wichita State University

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  --Conducted research to improve manufacturing processes of thermosetting composites through in-depth analysis of existing processes -- Characterized Cytec and Cycom prepreg composites extensively and developed a comprehensive database of their thermal, mechanical, rheological behaviors -- Gained hands-on experience in using DMA/DSC/TGA/TMA/and FTIR to study polymers -- Designed and laid-up composite panels, prepared specimens, tested, and analyzed the data-- Proposed specific recommendation on the material selection for new or existing products-- Generated and collected data to validate FEA models of large scale composite structures -- Gained hands-on experience in stress and failure analysis of laminated composites using hand calculations -- Solved 2D/3D structural problems using hand calculations and validated them using Nastran Patran or ABAQUS-- Used 3D CAD tools to design tooling and test fixtures required for the experimental studies -- Reduced experimental error 10-15% by modifying or developing new test procedures -- Developed a method to determine the lifespan of composite structures-- Generated reports on research findings and presented them in the project meetings-- Organized and prioritized the tasks, collaborated with team members to achieve goals --Through coursework, gained comprehensive knowledge in statistical analysis, six sigma tools, and quality control methods of manufacturing processes Show less

  • Research Assistant (R&D)

    Sept 2009 - Dec 2012

  • Teaching Assistant (TA)

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
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  SONACA

  Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  Manufacturing Engineer

  - Handled and supervised the manufacturing/assembly processes of Boeing-737 fuselage structure components - Provided continuous support to maintain the production in accordance with blueprints and specification requirements- Developing methods to decrease scrap and improve yield on products by root cause counter measure analysis - Implementing effective process control systems to meet or exceed internal and external quality requirements. - Increased the efficiency of assembly line 20-25% by introducing new material handling methods, more efficient labor distribution, by balancing the assembly stations and by standardizing the manual tasks. - Utilizing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and concepts in improving manufacturability, productivity, cost, and quality. - Managing the schedule and planning of production processes, release of work orders through ERP systems. Show less

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  NSK

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Process Engineer

  - Managed the grind engineering department of Precision Bearing production processes, and provided continuous support to increase the productivity, meet or exceed quality requirements and scrap reduction- Directed more than 12 expense and capital projects together in collaboration with other departments to develop new grinding techniques, reduce the cycle time 20-30%, save scrap cost $10k/month, upgrading the machines and standardization of the process- Designed new tooling and material handling system to reduce production downtime and improve quality and production efficiency- Collaborated with other engineers to evaluate the cost of production and manufacturability of new products as part of the NPI process; reviewed the engineering drawing of new products and designed new tooling if required - Worked on a daily basis on the floor troubleshooting production issues, fixing machines, finding the root cause of quality issues, 5S the floor, taking countermeasures through design modifications and Kaizen events; and improving the safety aspects of the floor Show less

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  Assurant

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2022

  - Transformed a group of engineers into a dynamic team focused on solving customer problems. Through targeted coaching and mentoring, enhanced their ability to think creatively and analyze complex situations, significantly improving their understanding of business operations.-Pioneered and implemented a new approach to solve a supply chain problem that cut costs by 30%, sped up delivery times by 15%, and increased the output by 15% in just two months.-Directed an operations team of 600+ people through a major software upgrade, moving from a legacy ERP system to an Oracle system. Managed many aspects of this complex project, from gathering requirements to developing stakeholder engagement and training plans, user acceptance testing, and change management plans. - Played a key role in global projects by collaborating with global ops leaders in introducing cutting-edge technology and fostering innovation within the organization.-Managed and oversaw several optimization projects to save $700K+ a year by optimizing operational and business processes for multiple programs. - Led project teams to design, develop, and implement sustainable near- and long-term business strategies and solutions that enhanced functional and operational performance - all filtered through a lens of data-driven innovation.- Spearheaded lean projects to make unprofitable programs profitable. Analyzed the process, identified the opportunities, and developed a labor model to achieve financial goals. Applied lean principles and renegotiated the contracts with customers that increased the productivity up to 80% and made the program cash positive. - Led the organization in facilitating and developing lean leadership programs across the organization through structured coaching and training. Show less - Led projects to set up B2B and B2C reverse logistic operations generating $3M+ monthly revenue. Collaborated and managed communications with cross-functional teams and customers to understand the business requirements, design processes, manage risks, and execute the project goals.- Spearheaded technical and financial evaluation of automated solutions to reduce operational costs and to increase product consistency and customer satisfaction. Conducted statistical and capability analysis of the solutions and developed financial models to help make the GO/NO-GO decisions for the solutions.- Collaborated with customers to negotiate process changes using data modeling and analytics tools that yielded win-win business outcomes for both businesses by saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.- Led the organization to successfully transition from an in-house ERP system to an Oracle system for an operations team of 600+ people. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders in testing, training, change management, user experience management, and documentation of the whole rollout process. Show less - Collaborated with cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and documenting a $3M+ budget reverse logistic process from the concept to the finished product. - Thoroughly researched and analyzed available information to develop the concept process. Collected data and studied the concept process to optimize the workflow, workforce utilization, floor planning, workstation design, and equipment selection - Led projects to increase accuracy, repeatability, and overall yield of the process by following DMAIC roadmap. - Utilized high and low-level process flow analysis, DOE, measurement system analysis, C&E analysis, and FMEA tools to gain the fundamental understanding of the problem and improve the process - Developed SOPs and specifications; utilized Solidworks to design ergonomic station layouts, tooling, and testing fixtures- Collected and analyzed data on a daily basis to optimize cycle time, balance the processes, increase UPH, and find bottlenecks in the process- Oversaw multiple projects to increase accuracy, repeatability, and overall yield of the process by following Six Sigma principles which resulted in $100K+ cost savings/added revenue to the organization. Show less

  • Operational Excellence Leader

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Sr. Process Engineer

    Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Process Engineer

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
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  SEI

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

  Consultant

  SEI is a business and technology consulting firm committed to consistent delivery and collaborative partnerships. Founded in Cincinnati in 1992, SEI now employs more than 400 consultants across the United States. With support from our national organization, our seasoned local teams take a holistic approach to new engagements, working with client stakeholders to solve problems efficiently, sustainably, and at scale. No matter the project, our consultants ensure that solutions meet clients’ short-term needs and long-term goals. We support critical client needs in the areas of Data & Analytics, Technology Enablement, Information Security, Strategy & Operations, and Concept to Delivery. Show less

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  Assurant

  Jul 2024 - now

  Engineering Manager