Vlad Svitilnikov

Experience

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  Magna International

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Machine Operator

  ● Assembled automotive parts within customer specifications using software, Ple4x, and other associated work instructions● Maintained all quality and performance standards within designated workstations● Followed designated safety protocols and procedures at the stations

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  Magna International

  May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  ● Designed and made drawings for new components to the existing tooling, using SOLIDWORKS, to improve its efficiency and quality of the manufactured parts ● Wrote instructions on how to safely start and lock out the machines used on the floor● Catalogued existing supplies so they could be easily found and referenced● Made capacity study sheets with Excel● Disassembled components of the machine to put on new equipment that I designed before● Troubleshooted machines to see what the problem is● Made purchase orders for the necessary parts to different projects Show less

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  Magna International

  Jan 2022 - now

  ● Designed full battery tray assembly line layouts, using AutoCAD, Visual Components, and Cycle Time Charts, within a 3-4 week turnaround while satisfying all customer requirements and reducing operator headcount by 26%.● Revamped the PFMEA for battery tray and frame manufacturing process with the help of a cross functional team and set it as a company’s new standard.● Created container layouts/plans while using Pack Assistant and collaborating with the Ergonomic team to ensure that operators of different heights and weights can safely pick parts and not sustain any injuries in the long term.● Planned the material flow for 2 greenfield facilities simultaneously to accommodate both forklift and AMR traffic while maintaining clear separation to prevent unwanted collisions.● Developed a kitting system to increase bins per trip which reduced the AMR count by 55% to 78 units and the traffic congestion by 34% Show less ● Worked to solve customer quality concerns, managing to resolve the issues timely and to customer’s satisfaction.● Initiated and led weld inspection training for all production employees, which reduced scrap by 26% for welded parts and prevented weld defects from reaching the customer.● Managed a large-scale project to implement error detection devices across all lines to reduce overall scrap, and prevent internal and external quality incidents, decreasing the number of quality incidents per month by 16%.● Communicated vision and expectations across all departments to drive the importance of safety and quality first and the need to protect our customers and end users. Show less

  • Material Industrial Engineer

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

    Nov 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Quality Engineer

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2022