Ashwin Kumar Ninai Ezhilone

Experience

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  NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  I learnt about the complete process of power generation in the thermal power plant (TS-I Expansion).

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  Lucas TVS Ltd

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Mechanical Engineer Intern

  • Increased productivity of starter motor by 20% by implementing an improved process plan using time study analysis• Reduced manufacturing of defective products by 35% by performing root cause analysis and 5 Why analysis• Established the development of new product specifications based on customer’s design input requirements• Designed 2D model of the shop floor using AutoCAD and determined the optimized material flow to reduce the lead time• Developed and maintained SOP’s for reliability and safety in manufacturing to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements• Established and improved process methods which meet performance and quality requirements• Minimized material wastage by 30% by following the lean manufacturing principles and saved $20,000• Prepared engineering change notices and supported the product quality assurance department abiding the ISO 9001 standards• Implemented various 5-S techniques and ensured that the shop floor is subjected to continuous improvement(Kaizen) Show less

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  ESAB INDIA LIMITED

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Manufacturing Engineer

  • Conducted engineering evaluations including investigations, basic calculations and tests which led to an increase in the overall productivity by 40% and $15,000 increase in profit margin• Performed sustaining engineering activities including problem troubleshooting, root cause analysis, investigations and resolving part obsolescence which reduced material wastage by 50%• Performed cost analysis and determined accurate budget for the projects by considering various manufacturing costs• Ensured the product quality by making sure they meet the government regulation, restrictions and codes• Developed new work safety techniques by critically analyzing the work environment leading to 50% reduction in accidents• Utilized ERP/MRP(SAP) planning system to create and document engineering operations work orders Show less

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  Skill-Lync

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Designed complex vehicle components and system by applying statistical and engineering techniques and performed DFMEA• Interpreted drawings and created detailed 3D components and assemblies abiding the industry standards and specifications• Developed bill of materials and performed cost analysis of the complete system to determine its manufacturing cost• Performed thermal, vibrational and fluid flow analysis on various components of the vehicle using ANSYS to optimize the performance Show less

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  CASA Testing Center (University of Houston)

  Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

  • Analyzed and developed weekly man-power schedule which led to 20% reduction in man-power requirements • Performed Inventory analysis and created purchase orders to maintain the inventory level• Conducted continuous improvement activities and ensured that 5-S is implemented throughout the workspace

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Manufacturing Process Engineer

  ● Conducted Root Cause Counter Measures (RCCM) using 5 Why and Pareto Analysis which led to 25% increase in item picking productivity● Reduced the lead time of packaging process by 30% using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Time Study Analysis● Followed lean principle and reduced wastage in the outbound process which cut down the expenses by 10%● Implemented 5-S across the various parts of the warehouse and developed documentation for auditing the 5-S activities● Developed and maintained SOPs by ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards. Show less

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  L&T Technology Services

  Mar 2022 - now

  Senior Engineer