Arjun Suresh

Efficient Production Engineer with 5+ years of experience in streamlining production processes, enhancing quality, and reducing costs. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with a proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives. Committed to driving operational excellence and contributing to the growth of a forward-thinking company.

Production Engineer - LUCAS TVS Ltd - Puducherry

(2020-02)

• Process Control: Manages two-wheeler starter assembly lines, ensuring product and process excellence with a mastery of 'My Product/My Process' and workflow concepts like Single Piece Flow.
• Strategic Planning: Proficient in creating and following comprehensive production schedules, employing line balancing for manpower efficiency, and setting precise time standards such as TAKT time.
• Quality Control & Lean Manufacturing: Knowledgeable in special processes like powder coating, coil winding, and hot staking. Applies Lean principles to reduce ALR, MLR, CLR, WIP, and scrap, thereby improving line efficiency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Performance Analysis: Monitors key production time metrics and schedule adherence, performing thorough gap analyses to align actual performance with strategic targets.
• Improvement Initiatives: Leads continuous improvement efforts through Kanban, 7 QC Tools, and Kaizen, focusing on reducing cycle times and elevating product quality.
• Regulatory Adherence: Manages compliance with customer and industry audits, adept in preparing essential documentation like PPAP and QCPC, ensuring thorough production process oversight.
• Technical Skills : QC Tools, TOCT/SWET/SWCT, Lean Manufacturing JIT & Kanban System
• Operations Skills : Material Handling Techniques, Inventory Control Techniques, Pattern Planning Line Balancing, Yield Improve Techniques.

BE MECH - Bachelor of Engineering - Thiagarajar College of Engineering (2015 - 2019)

HSC - High School - KVS Higher Secondary School (2015)