Kosisochukwu Egbuniwe

Innovative Process Engineer with a 5+ years background in manufacturing fabrication techniques, and product design. Subsequently skilled in leading kaizen projects and implementing process improvements.

ALUMINUM WINDOW DESIGNS (AWD) 

-PROCESS ENGINEER 

March 2022 - Current

• Generated hard savings of $116,065 in reduced labor cost and ROI within the first 2 years by
installation 3 laser cutting machines and an FDM Machine.
• Coordinated single flow line techniques for sheet metal fabrication and assembly resulting in 37% production improvement, effective preventive maintenance, and increased shop floor safety.
• Participated in Concurrent Engineering with various plant locations including design and process FMEA emphasizing stress, temperature and material analysis.

LEAR CORPORATION

CONTROLS ENGINEER
February 2021 - March 2022

• Lead kaizen implementation project team to improve overall equipment effectiveness, quality (90%), throughput (74%) and safety for Lear Corp.
• Designed and implemented automation solutions using Allen Bradley PLCs, resulting in a 20% increase in production efficiency and cost savings of $75,000 annually.
• Implemented a production model to modify SOP, resulting in an efficiency increase (+14%) and an additional reduction in annual direct labor costs ($40,000).
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment breakdowns by 25%.

TC TRANSCONTINENTAL

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
September 2020 - December 2020

• Collaborated with senior management on process redesign efforts, resulting in a 25% increase
in productivity, a 30% improvement in quality, and a 20% reduction in manufacturing waste.
• Designed shop floor fixtures and partial automation tools using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, resulting in a 15% reduction in manufacturing cycle time.

RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE C/O ONTARIO TECH

JUNIOR DESIGNER
May 2020 - September 2020

• Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies and DOE in the completion of capital projects.
• Redesigned part install jig using Solidworks which improved cycle time by 50% and improved
station ergonomic impact (score of 43 to 15 on job hazard analysis).
• Acted as a critical member of a process improvement team that implemented a non conformance part reduction (35%) in the body and stamp shop.
• Ensured that the design of the equipment met the applicable specification requirements including IATF 16949, AEC-QEC100, and AEC-Q200.

ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY

B.S. IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
September 2015 - January 2021

• Graduated with Honors.
• More credits than required; due to the addition of business administration courses.