Gundla
Manufacturing Quality Engineer | Lean Six Sigma, Quality Tools, Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Role
- Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Phillips Medisize
- Location
- Hillsboro, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gundla
Dedicated Industrial Engineer with a proven track record of driving operational…
Experience
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
May 2024 — Present · Maumelle, AR, US
Implemented cost-saving measures in manufacturing processes, reducing production costs by 15% through material flowoptimization and waste reduction using Lean principles.• Utilized PDCA and DMAIC methodologies to analyze workflows, reducing cycle times by 20% and increasing overallproductivity by 25%.• Optimized Dexcom Needle Hub Assembly with HMI and PLC integration on 12 automated stations, achieving a 20% efficiencyboost, 15% cost reduction, and 10% less downtime.• Conducted time studies to determine standard work, accurately forecast workforce needs, and optimize labor allocation forcost-effective operations.• Executed Lean tools such as value stream mapping, line balancing, and 5S to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies,driving a 15% reduction in operational costs.• Created and standardized visual work instructions to improve material handling and streamline team processes, ensuringsmooth and cost-effective operations.• Implemented poka-yoke systems and integrated automation into the production line, reducing operator errors by 12%,increasing first-pass yield by 15%, and boosting needle hub assembly throughput by 80%.• Led 5S initiatives across manufacturing lines, improving workstation layouts and operator efficiency, reducing downtime by10%, and increasing safety compliance.• Developed and implemented warehouse layout solutions to optimize storage, pick paths, and transportation routes, ensuringcompliance with safety protocols and ergonomic standards to enhance worker comfort and productivity.• Implemented Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and Layered Process Audits (LPAs), achieving a 20% reduction in defects andenhancing process consistency.• Spearheaded cross-functional teams to address bottlenecks using DMAIC and Lean Six Sigma techniques, resulting in a 30%increase in throughput and a 20% reduction in defects.• Developed and maintained PFMEA and process control plans, improving process capability (Cpk) from 1.2 to 1.5.
Education
Guru Nanak Institutions(GNI)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
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