Nimesh Patel

Experience

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  Schneider Electrical India Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2008

  Asst. Executive - Engineering

  Job Description:- To carry out MTM analysis for product assembly as per the process flow.- Monitoring the operator and line efficiency by using SIM software.- Identifying the Non Value Added activities in assembly process and planning for reduce the same.- Jigs and Fixture improvement and new fixture implementation for process improvement.- To make routing for SAP.- Generate monthly line and operator efficiency report and to do gap analysis for not meeting the target efficiency.- To reduce lead time of the products by VSM projects.Achievements/Projects :- Involved in designing and developing SIM (Short Interval Management) software.- Salient features of the SIM software: . To monitor line efficiency and operator efficiency. . To calculate line breakdowns and stoppages due to other reasons. . Complete details of workcentres capacities and product references on particular line.- Cycle time reduction project in three product assembly lines. - Jigs and fixture improvement to reduce the cycle time/ Productivity improvement in Five Sub Assembly operations.- Work simplification plan by Method study and time study to improve efficiency.- KANBAN implementation at Assembly Area.Laurels and Accolades:- Awarded by Moment of Fame for developing SIM software.- MTM certification for success full completion of MTM1 and MTM UAS training. Show less

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  ECI Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Principal Officer - Engineering

  - Complete line setup of assembly line.- New fixture design and development.- Productivity improvement by implementing new fixtures and Keizen projects.- To define process flow and work instruction for new projects.- Preventive maintenance of assembly line and equipment used in assembly.

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  Bombardier

  Dec 2008 - Feb 2021

  As a part of Industrialization Team:• Aggressively involved in Design development for Asian Market. • Design Analysis to assess the suitability for low cost manufacturing cost. • To do the regular follow up meeting with engineering team to look for the new ideas to improve the design• Identify the risk and Opportunity for the upcoming Project.• To prepare the manufacturing strategy in terms of Make / Buy by considering the manufacturing cost after preparation of Business Case.• To Calculate the Manufacturing cost including Manufacturing hours, Tooling requirement and special skill required to perform the activity. • To study and optimize the layout to increase the capacity of the site to accommodate the maximum production on site. • To define the number of the work station as per the TAKT Time• To work with the global Industrialization team to develop the standard processes and Base which will be common for any site in Bombardier.• To prepare the Bid Documents from Manufacturing point of view.• To evaluate the supplier for Production Facility• To support the supplier to develop the part.As Methods Manager:• Responsible to plan and to get approved the Budget for the function.• Monitoring and controlling of the Budget for the function.• Tracking of the Methods and Manufacturing Hours and controlling of the same.• Responsible for the complete set up of the production line as per lean concept including lay out designing• To carry out the first time production and to train the Blue Collars for the production Activity• Responsible for purchasing of tools, hand tools, jigs and fixtures and all Documentations related to production• Jigs and Fixture improvement and new fixture development and implementation for process improvement• Responsible for the all the traction equipment assemblies and installation on the Car• To define validation process for the Identified Special Process• To get involved in IRIS certification process Show less • Responsible to plan and to get approved the Budget for the function.• Monitoring and controlling of the Budget for the function.• Tracking of the Methods and Manufacturing Hours and controlling of the same.• Responsible for the complete set up of the production line as per lean concept including lay out designing• To carry out the first time production and to train the Blue Collars for the production Activity• Responsible for purchasing of tools, hand tools, jigs and fixtures and all Documentations related to production• Jigs and Fixture improvement and new fixture development and implementation for process improvement• Responsible for the all the traction equipment assemblies and installation on the Car• To define validation process for the Identified Special Process• To get involved in IRIS certification process• Involvement in BOS implementation of Production floorAs SAP Key User:• To define the product structure feasible for manufacturing during design phase • To develop and implement the product structure in SAP• To train the Methods Engineer for SAP Function• To help the team to prepare the Bill Of material and work centers in SAP• To implement the change management system in SAP Show less As Methods Engineer:• To carry out the time study as per the defined process flow and to define the man power according to time study and to train the workers to achieve that targets• To maintain all documents Engg. Drawings, Bill of Materials and Work Instructions as per the latest Engineering revision by co coordinating with Engineering Dept.• Responsible to prepare the repair and retrofit instruction to implement the changes and to implement the same at customer end• To prepare the detail work instruction for Production• To design and to make the assembly board for the Wiring Harness assembly• To train the production employee for manufacturing processes• To define the material movement and material replenishment from store to Production line (KANBAN, two bin system) and to implement the same• To implement the lean manufacturing concept on line Show less

  • Manager Methods, SAP Key user

    May 2015 - Feb 2021

  • Assistant Manager Methods

    May 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Methods Engineer

    Dec 2008 - Apr 2014
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  Alstom

  Feb 2021 - now

  • Operation Integration Lead

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Methods Manager

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2023