Manaswini Somashekhar

Experience

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  Toyota Kirloskar Motor

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Internship

  • Process improvement of “Radiator support disassembly” through utilization of QC tools like Pareto charts, cause-effect diagram which reduced rework by 23%.

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  Gearock Forge Pvt Ltd

  Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Project Intern

  • Redesigned plant layout and improved overall productivity by 17% using SLP, travel chart techniques.• Exceeded manpower reduction by 20%• Increased inventory storage space by 40% through introduction of bin storage system and designing of new bins.

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  MANN+HUMMEL Group

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Design Engineer

  • Development of new product – Air oil separator for compressors.• Constructed prototypes and confirmed designs with design/purchasing team• Performed physical testing on engineering prototypes• Ensured components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards• Liaised between customers and manufacturing plant to design new product.• Drawing conversions and checklist for work packages• Organized Employee Engagement events.• Benchmarking and reverse-engineering of competitor products to find unique aspects in field of process, material used, technology used for the same. Show less

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  Information Technical Services, University of Southern California

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  Student Employee, Operation Center

  > Monitoring network alarms.> Password reset for faculty and students of the university

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  Kaiser Permanente - Central Refill Pharmacy

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Intern

  • Time measurement of standard operating procedures and identification of non-value added activities through usage of value stream mapping.• Created operations workflow and optimization of workflows that reduced total time of each workflow by 8-10%.• Job shadowing and assisted CRP managers in implementing Work Force Management system, allowing operations to better predict staffing levels, balance workload volumes, optimize performance and meet growth demands.

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  Ignition Life Solutions, Inc.

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2020

  1. Implemented transition of quality management system from: a. ISO/TS 16949:2009 to IATF 16949:2016 at an automobile client b. AS 9100 Rev C to AS 9100 Rev D at an aerospace client;2. Created and implemented a compliant quality management system to: a. ISO 17025:2005 standards at a calibration/test laboratory b. NADCAP and QP3 standards at an industrial paint shop c. ISO 9001:2015 standards at a metal finishing industry 3. Developed and executed plans covering a broad spectrum of activities including: corrective actions, preventive actions, customer complaints, documents monitor, records monitor and quality systems training 4. Participated in gap assessments and internal audits5. Project execution planning will include transforming identified QMS gaps into detailed project plans in consultation with client and Company; including actions, responsibilities, target dates.6. Conducted gage R&R study, PPAP documentation for automotive client Show less

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2019

  • Industrial Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Ignition Life Solutions, Inc.

  Oct 2020 - now

  Global enterprise strategic planning and development consulting, auditing and training firm spanning over innovation and growth, operational excellence and quality management systems. Focus industries include automotive, aerospace/defense, medical device, calibration and testing.

  • Senior Director of Operations Planning and Delivery

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Director of Operations Planning and Delivery

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2021