Kuna Nikhil

Experience

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  TATA Advanced Systems Limited

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Creation of Inspection plans, APQP,PPAP and First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102• Successfully reduced defect rates from 1200 PPM to 400 PPM within 18 months• Led to process efficiencies and a 25% enhancement in the quality control system's performance.• Key Member in CAPA,Root Cause Analysis(RCA), Tool Reivew Board(TRB), Material Review Board(MRB)• First Article Prove-out (FAI) around 1500+ sheet metal detail parts which include providing NC code, improvements, and analyzing the route cause for non-confirmation.• Achieved 95% First Time Right in the Manufacturing engineering department.• Proved out Final Size Diameter Assembly (FSDA) holes in ±0.003” for the First time in India.• Raised the capacity of the routing machine by reducing 800 hrs. with improved cycle time and efficiency.• Implemented 4 kaizens for continuous improvements in all 5 M’s cost savings of 1 million(10lakhs) and brought down NC programming rejection/rework to <1%• Received appreciation for reducing bottleneck in Sheetmetal router and Hand straightening.• Achieved 90% of OEE for sheet metal routers. Show less

  • Manufacturing and Quality Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2018
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  National Institute for Aviation Research

  Mar 2024 - now

  Research Intern