Dev — Project Manager

July 2015- Current Sealed Air Corp. Duncan, SC Responsibilities- Manage and execute worldwide process technology projects. Responsible for new line installation/upgrades of converting and extrusion lines. Automation and controls designs and upgrades. PLC, HMI and Motion programing. Establish the project scope, budget, and schedule. Co-ordination between internal engineering resources and external vendors/contractors. Implementation of standard process techniques at global facilities. Implement corporate initiatives for manufacturing, quality and safety enhancements. Serving as global engineering source for converting lines

Customer Support Engineer- Jun 1993-Aug1997 Philips Medical Systems (India) Ltd. New Delhi, India Responsibilities- Site planning, Installation, commissioning, planned and corrective maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipments like MRIs, Cath Labs, CT Scanners and different X-ray machines. Training of Doctors and lab technicians. Sale of service contracts and spare parts. Jul1988-May1992 Marathwada University Maharashtra, India

Project Manager (Contract Job) February 2015- July 2015 Haemonetics Corporation, Union, SC Responsibilities- Managed the installation and startup of multimillion dollars automated filing and sterilization line for blood collection bags. Part of team to ensure that whole production process and facilities are conforming to FDA, ISO and GMP regulations

Engineering Leader - Process and Automation. April 2014- December 2014 Faurecia Inc, Spartanburg, SC( Plant shut down in December) Responsibilities- Lead and participate cross-functional teams for launching new programs by developing process flow, cell/line layouts, component flow, takt/cycle time control. Coordinate with APQP teams and Engineering on new programs, Engineering Change Orders, FMEAs and control plans. Implement TPM, Poke-Yoke and other production and quality improvement initiatives. Design and implement latest automation techniques for production and quality control. Write project scopes, controls system specifications, and process/personal safety requirements for new equipment/lines. Get quotes, arrange PO and co-ordinate outside contractors

Engineering Launch Manager August 2012- March 2014 International Automotive Components, Spartanburg, SC Responsibilities- Coordinate equipment procurement, modification and installation and manage product launch timelines. Plan and coordinate designated projects to ensure objectives are met within the defined timeframe and budget. Plan and perform workplace layouts, and work instructions and training to optimize process flow, cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. Electrical controls selection, Automate/Upgrade existing equipment. Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMI etc. Support MES and SCADA system

Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer (New Programs)-August 2010- July 2012. Cummins Inc. Cookeville, TN. Responsibilities- Managing automation and control projects for new programs at Cookeville and other Cummins facilities. Develop and manage project scopes for contractors and consultants in the support of project and process implementation. Generate equipment specifications, negotiate with OEMs/vendors and initiate the POs for same. Provides functional analysis in planning space requirements, workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Help in new product manufacturing and assembly process development and documentation. Assisting as required, the smooth transition of new products into the production cycle. Help in validation of Critical and Key Process parameters needed for Equipment, safety and Process Validation according to corporate requirements. Provide Controls engineering expertise in Control Systems selection, programming and troubleshooting of PLCs and HMIs. Training of maintenance techs on electrical controls systems

Senior Project Engineer- Aug 2000-July 2010 HayssenSandiacre Inc, A Barry-Wehmiller company, Duncan, SC Responsibilities- Planning and deployment of integrated packaging line projects at customer sites. Taking part in pre-sale customer meeting to do project feasibility studies and equipment configuration and safety aspects. PLC programming, Motion Control programming, HMI, Electrical hardware designing of High Speed Packaging machines, Conveyors etc. Technical support and training for in house and field service techs etc

Test Engineer- Nov 1997-July 2000 Computer Dynamics Inc. A GE company, Greenville, SC Responsibilities- Designing, fabrication and maintenance of test jigs for various industrial computer products. Every day training and support to test department techs. Fault analysis and feedback to design and manufacturing engineering