Reza

3/29/2015
Phoenix, AZ

Position Desired

Process Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

Objective
Looking for a full-time position as a Process Engineer/Senior Process Engineer in a reputed company

Summary
• Dynamic Leader who leads from the front and known for innovative Problem Solving, Quick Learning Ability and Skillful relationship-building with cross functional project teams
• 3 years of Process Engineering experience in a FORTUNE 500 company leading complex technical projects to deliver innovative process improvement solutions and bottom-line gains
• 2 years of R&D experience leading groundbreaking design and research projects funded by NASA & NSF and delivering results within time & budget constraints
• Strong foothold on continuous process improvement, complex troubleshooting, managing capital projects of machine installation and overhauling and a champion of implementing Lean Manufacturing

Education
M.Sc. in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, TX (3.91/4.0) Sept. 2011- Aug. 2013
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh Feb. 2003- Jan. 2008

Graduated from High School and College as the top 1% students of the country securing 90.5% and 89.1% marks in Secondary and Higher Secondary exam consecutively

Professional Work Experience & Accomplishments

Plant Engineer/Process Engineer, ABENGOA, Gila Bend, AZ Jan 2015 to Present
• Plans, develops and implements test procedures to monitor Thermal Energy Storage system and other Plant systems
• Monitor, analyze and report on Plant performance on different Key performance & operation matrix
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable UL, ASME, OSHA, National board, Federal & Local codes
• Complete Root cause analysis on equipment failures, loss of unit capacity and other operating incidents
• Work with suppliers and vendors for plant materials, equipment, other operation & maintenance specific needs
• Complete capital expense/ small projects that might include equipment procurement, commissioning, staff training, specification development & review

Manufacturing Process Engineer, Apex Tool Group, Dallas, TX Aug 2014 to Jan 2015
• Drive Continuous Process Improvement and process optimization activities in the Processing & Finishing lines at Apex tool Group, a former business segment of Danaher Corporation
• Troubleshot complex quality problems using PDCA cycle, found the root causes in plating and black oxide coating area and came up with real time action plans
• Managed Supervisors, senior technicians and operators to involve in the process & quality improvements
Major Achievements
• Led the major project of Electroplating line elimination involving chemicals, equipment management, parts cleaning, mechanical problem solving and storage & disposal of hazardous chemical
• Conducted failure mode analysis of Armstrong ratchet handle functional issues and implemented alternative solutions on GDT (Geometric dimensioning and tolerance), quality and process structure

Technical Trainer/Lean Leader, British American Tobacco Sept 2010 to Aug 2011
• Guided employees in company’s Lean Transition Period facilitating growth and cost reduction by conducting 5S, Kaizen events as needed and implementing those in the process plant with real time action plans
• Trained & demonstrated employees on mechanical troubleshooting, safety, quality and productivity improvement
• Organized different teams for TQM (Total Quality Management) for improved MQI (Manufacturing Quality Index)
Major Achievements
• Led a cross-functional team in the “Overhauling & Equipment Upgrade Project of Module-06” (5MM USD CAPEX budgeted project), working hands-on with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) technical experts and exceeded the project goals by increasing efficiency by 17% and improving quality by 8%
• Increased the “Overall Equipment Effectiveness”- a product of efficiency, time utilization and quality of all modules by 7% (compared to the previous year in 2011) by leading and training different teams
• Created a new manufacturing “Performance Improvement Dashboard/Tools” to track the improvement curve of the trainees after the technical training based on their troubleshooting skill
Team Leader/Process Engineer, British American Tobacco Sept 2008 to Aug 2010
• Performed engineering calculations, mass & energy balance and suggesting modification where applicable
• Managed, motivated and led 150 shift employees to meet or exceed the production plan and product quality standards through training and team building exercises
• Responsible for monitoring and reviewing performance against set targets for all direct reports, gave feedback and guidance to improve performance and followed up accordingly
• Planned & controlled production expenses & wages within budget
• Monitored and optimized activity based on F&SVE (Fixed and Semi variable expenses) for individual shift to ensure improved PPMH (Product per man hour)
• Worked closely with technical support team to execute time-based preventive maintenance
• Actively involved in plant trials and worked with Product development team to ensure successful product innovation
Major Achievements
• Led the individual shift with passion and motivated the team to make it the “Best Shift” for two consecutive years
• Directed a project team for “Plant Yield Improvement” by designing an innovative tool for better cutting in thresher unit and by preparing a new operation matrix for classifier and thereby achieved a 2.8% yield improvement
• Reduced waste by 1.3% from manufacturing stream in module 3 and 5 by making superior design modification and introducing unique cost effective waste management approach
• Improved MQI (Manufacturing Quality Index) by resolving packaging quality issues through the implementation of novel troubleshooting methods and developed new SOP (standard operating procedure) for future references
• Trained employees on troubleshooting (Fish Bone Ana...

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