Vikram Das

Detail-oriented engineering professional with a strong foundation in equipment maintenance, quality control, and process optimization. Adept at leveraging technical expertise and analytical skills to enhance manufacturing operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive cost-effective solutions. Committed to contributing to the success of a dynamic manufacturing environment through continuous improvement and innovation.

Slitting Machine Operator                                                                        2023, Nov Onwards

VINS PLASTICS                                                                                                           BRADFORD, ONTARIO

 Duties:

• Equipment Setup & Optimization: Configured slitting machine settings, conducted pre-production checks, and optimized equipment to ensure high performance and adherence to quality standards.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards, ensuring product precision and maintaining consistent quality.
• Operational Monitoring & Adjustment: Monitored machine operation, made real-time adjustments, and utilized preventive maintenance techniques to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Utilized Root Cause Analysis to troubleshoot and resolve machine malfunctions promptly, minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Identified opportunities for process improvement and collaborated with the team to implement efficiency and quality enhancements. Updated and revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for slitting machine operations.
• Data Recording & Analysis: Accurately recorded production data, including run times and material usage. Documented Quality Control data for analysis, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhered strictly to safety protocols, including PPE use, and integrated safety measures within the Quality Control framework to ensure a safe working environment.
• Team Collaboration & Communication: Effectively communicated with supervisors and coworkers to meet production and quality standards, fostering collaboration for process optimization.

Summer Student (Co-Op)                                                                             2023, May- Sep

HONDA OF CANADA                                                                                                 ALLISTON, ONTARIO

Duties:

• Quality Control & Assurance: Led quality control processes, including Ultrasonic and Destructive NDT testing for welded joints, ensuring precision and reliability.
• Welding Process Analysis: Analysed spot and MIG welding processes, applied Statistical Process Control (SPC), and improved weld quality for Honda CRV production.
• Procedure Development: Developed and refined quality control procedures in alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) standards, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Ergonomic & Safety Assessments: Conducted ergonomic assessments of welding operations to enhance safety, integrating safety protocols within the Quality Control framework.
• Continuous Improvement: Trained in and applied Kaizen and 5S principles, leveraging Lean methodologies to drive efficiency and process optimization.
• Documentation & Reporting: Documented and reported quality issues, facilitating prompt resolution through Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) procedures.
• Ultrasonic Testing & Reliability: Analysed ultrasonic test results to ensure weld integrity and reliability, contributing to the high manufacturing standards of the Honda CRV.
• Advanced Defect Identification: Applied advanced methods to identify and characterize defects, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of quality assessments.
• Root Cause Analysis: Applied Root Cause Analysis to identify and resolve quality issues, enhancing reliability and operational efficiency.

MERCHANDISER                                                                                                                     2023 Jan-Nov

HILLMAN GROUP                                                                                            THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO

Duties:

• As a merchandiser at Hillman, I build and maintain strong relationships with key retail customers and store managers. 
• I analyse market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product development and improvement. 
• I also track inventory levels and stock products on shelves, making sure that they are well-presented and accessible, and I ordered new supplies as needed.
• Additionally, I plan and implement promotions and campaigns to boost Paulin product sales in retail outlets. 
• I coordinate with the marketing team and the store managers to design attractive displays and offers. I also monitor the results and evaluate the effectiveness of each campaign.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Business and Safety Management  (PG Diploma)    2022, May - 2023 August

CONFEDERATION COLLEGE                                                                          THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO

Relevant Coursework: Occupational Health and Safety, Organizational Behaviour, Health & Safety Management & Inspection, Data Management and Quality Control, Applied Operations Management, Employee Recruitment & Selection, HR, Business, commerce, and marketing, Lean Six Sigma.

Petroleum Refining Engineering (PG Diploma)                               2014, July -2015 April

Annamalai University                                                                                                      INDIA

Relevant Coursework:Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, Basics of Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer Operations, Mass Transfer Operations, Process Control and Instrumentation, Petroleum Geology and Exploration, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Petroleum Refining Processes.

Mechanical Engineering – Bachelor's Degree     (GPA-7.98)                 2011 May - 2015 June

NOORUL ISLAM UNIVERSITY                                                                                                          INDIA

Relevant Coursework: Engineering Mechanics, Advanced Solid Mechanics, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Machine Learning in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Systems, Internal Combustion Engines, Structural Analysis, Advanced Thermodynamics, Composite Materials, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Failure Analysis and Prevention, Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques.