NISHANTH R
SUMMARY:
Working as a Manufacturing Engineer for the past 3 years, I have had the privilege to lead many process
improvement initiatives and teams.
Draft and revise detailed technical drawings in AutoCAD, including plans, profiles, models, sections, and
material lists
Execute CAD updates and modifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project
requirements
Optimize drafting workflows by applying best practices in design and file management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engineers, and project managers to execute design tasks more
effectively.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, DEARBORN Michigan, USA January 2023 - December 2024
Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering
SRI RAMASWAMY MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Amaravathi, India
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering July 2018 – May 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PHILLIPS, Eden Prairie, MN May 2024 – Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Analyzed production schedules to optimize labor allocation within the assembly line, directly
contributing to a 10% increase in daily output and reducing operational bottlenecks through process
optimization.
Organize, plan and deliver training to Pentair associates based on the Toyota Production System (TPS
model). Make the process simpler and more ergonomic.
Provide guidance to cell leads in process improvements and issues with the line.
Implemented predictive modeling techniques to forecast performance metrics, improving operational
efficiency by 15%.
Created facility layouts in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, leveraging CAD software to improve material
movement.
Leveraged Excel and Power BI to analyze KPIs, delivering actionable insights that supported strategic,
data-driven decisions.
Spearheaded a successful 5S implementation in the maintenance area post-Ford audit, aligning with TPM
standards to improve compliance and organization, reducing bottlenecks by 15%, contributing to
Preventive Maintenance and process improvement.
Conducted Time Studies, analyzing process path rates and hourly capacities to identify inefficiencies,
leading to a 15% boost in technician productivity and reduced downtime.
Used Inventor to create CAD assemblies, parts, and drawings to aid machine shop
in manufacturing products.
Created CAD design presentations to help illustrate the process of assembly for varying products
Integrated real-time inventory tracking through eMaint, improving inventory accuracy by 21% and
reducing material shortages.
Collaborated with the SCM team on Bills of Materials (BOM) and Process Routings and ERP system
updates, ensuring precise part specifications and reducing stockouts by 60%, improving supply chain
efficiency.
Authored detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and SWIs, conducting workflow analysis, while
collaborating with crossfunctional teams. This upgraded manufacturing quality, saved over 10 hours
weekly, and improved team efficiency.
SHANTI SWITCHGEARS, India Jan 2021 – Nov 2022
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineered high-precision electric motor components using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, improving
manufacturability and reducing design rework by 30%, implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
principles throughout the design process.
Conducted process simulations and tolerance analysis to improve precision and reduce assembly errors
by 15%, resulting in consistent product quality and improved overall process efficiency.
Troubleshooted causes of rejected parts and problems in manufacturing using GD&T and precision
measuring instruments, implementing quality control measures based on engineering drawings, reducing
scrap rates by 20%.
Facilitated PFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate risks, reducing product defects by 25% and enhancing
process reliability.
Revamped preventative maintenance schedules for critical equipment, improving OEE by reducing
unscheduled downtime by 15% and increasing overall equipment effectiveness by 8%, as determined by
weekly performance reviews.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
Technical Skills: Lean Manufacturing Tools, Capacity Planning, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause
Analysis, FMEA, 5S, 8D, Pareto Analysis, TPS, Kaizen, APQP/PPAP Processes, 5 Whys, SPC, VSM, KPIs, DOE,
Time and Motion Studies (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, Ergonomics), Gantt Charts, Bills of Material, Request for
Quote, Supplier Audits, Procurement
Software Tools: Office 365, Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables), Outlook, Inventor,
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Tableau, Minitab, SQL, PowerBI, SAP ERP, Ansys Fluent, Star Ccm+, eMaint (CMMS)
Certifications & Training: Six Sigma Green Belt | ISO 9001 Quality Management System auditor | Global
Supply Chain Manager