Siddartha

Experience

• Project Engineer Consultant University of Cincinnati · Full-time May 2018 – Mar 2019 10 mos Cincinnati, OH, United States Fresh Food Bakers – Robot Cookie Packaging Work Cell Layout Development (Automation)
  • Achieved 32% ($62000) cost-effective work cell by directing team towards data driven decisions highlighting key business performance factors such as estimated payback time for capital investment and profits through cost analysis reports.
  • Enhanced packaging productivity 29% and reduced production cost 24% compared to manually cookie packaging implementing Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) principles. Implemented OSHA standards improving safety across operational area.
  Hanwag Hiking Shoes – Testing and Quality Control
  • Saved $17000 testing costs by narrowing down 8 quality influencing variables to 3 through hypothesis testing (predicting relationship between input and output variables) and identified best solution through 3 x 2 experimental designs (DOE).
  • Launched performance-based monitoring systems (using critical to quality parameters) up to 97% accuracy using statistical control charts (X-bar, R-chart) to monitor the sustainability of process improvements and product quality.
  
• Mechanical Engineer General Datum Private Limited · Full-time Aug 2015 – Jul 2017 1 yrs 11 mos Hyderabad, Telangana, India • Project management which includes developing and executing project proposals, plans and supervising work progress.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, defining and analyzing key success metrics. Administrated cross-functionally to drive innovative ideas from concept to execution, developing new business model and own product end-to-end (PLM).
  • Cut costs $85000 by optimizing product designs conducting FEA (structural & thermal analysis) on products using ANSYS.
  • Reduced company expenses 28% by negotiating prices with suppliers and increasing bill of materials accuracy (BOM).
  • Supervised design review meetings improving the safety and performance of products by implementing validation testing programs (DV/PV), investigating failures (DFMEA), analyzing measurement data and bench marking studies and results.
  • Developed Electro-Mechanical systems such as Sheet Metal Enclosures and Industrial Equipment - Conveyors, Lift Trucks, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Trailers applying Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) method meeting ISO 9001 standards.
  
• Product Engineer Intern Honda R&D · Internship Jun 2013 – Dec 2013 6 mos Hyderabad, Telangana, India • Learned and executed servicing (DIY trouble shooting, fixing) of Engine Cooling System, Powertrain and Brake Systems.
  • Learned Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T), Stress/Stack up analysis and Data Collection and Analysis.