Anil Nagaraj
Manufacturing Engineer and Tooling Specialist @Collins Aerospace
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WORK HISTORY
Manufacturing Engineer and Tooling Specialist @Collins Aerospace
Oakville, ON, CA
As a Project leader led cross functional team for turnkey solution of machining huge landing gear Cylinder with the achievement the goal of reducing machining hours to 30% by change in program, tooling, and the process.• Project leader for Auto Tool Identification Project through RFID on 12 Kuraki boring Mills to establish right tool identification on the machine in line with the NC program.• Leading the Tool management system software implementation involving design of tools and inventory management.• Participating in the WOV kaizen events which involves overall reduction in machining process hours and leading the actions on tool management and new development.• Implementing lean manufacturing principles by conducting Time study of Cutting tool performance, tool comparison testing and resulting in 20-30% reduction in cutting time.• Introducing complex tooling for bottle bore machining, profile bore machining, Gun drill tools, involving suppliers for the prove out.• Initiate the new change of tooling project with a business case by creating a change board involving ME dept, Program Manager, and SIOP.• Testing tools for complex aerospace materials which are difficult to cut and establish tool life for better consistency.
EDUCATION
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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SKILLS
ABOUT ANIL NAGARAJ
Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager with a proven track record of driving excellence in manufacturing operations while specializing in cutting tool optimization. With 17 years of experience in both project management and technical expertise in cutting tools, I am dedicated to delivering measurable results that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and exceed quality standards. Successfully orchestrated cross-functional teams through the planning, execution, and completion of complex manufacturing projects, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. My comprehensive understanding of cutting tool selection and optimization has led to substantial cost savings and efficiency gains within production environments. My ability to forge strong partnerships with suppliers ensures timely procurement of cutting-edge tools and materials, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
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