VAMSHI KRISHNA KODITHYALA

4914 n. ninth street apt#119 Fresno, CA 93726

E-Mail: vk561406@westpost.net,Mobile 734-635-3222
To pursue a career in the field of Technology and Management using my academic l
earning and people skills to achieve the organizational goals
SUMMARY
* Proficiency in quality tools such as statistical quality control techniques, Q
uality functional deployment(QFD), corrective actions(8D), six sigma tools and c
oncepts, kaizen
* Expertise in lean manufacturing, root cause analysis techniques,Single minute
Exchange of Dies, One piece flow,5S
* Familiar with GMP's and USDA regulations
* Dedicated and result-oriented engineer with proven ability in managing project
s
* Able to work with minimal supervision and as a cooperative and an interactive
team member
* Detail-oriented, self-motivated work style, fast learner with a desire to help
the organization succeed
* Demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to
lead and work in a team
Background in Industrial Technology with expertise in:
* Total preventive maintenance(TPM)
* Pokayoke : Zero Defect Quality (ZFQ),Contact Method, Fixed-Value Method, Motio
n-Sequence Method
* Toyota production system (TPS)
* Continuous Improvement Techniques
* Taguchi Techniques
* Total quality Management(TQM)
* Value Stream Mapping
* Time & Motion studies
* Kaizen Implementation
* Statistical Quality Control Techniques
* Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM & DFA)
* Design for Quality(DFQ)
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Operating Systems: Windows95/98/2000/XP, Windows 2003 Server
* Programming languages: C and MS Office Suite, MS project
* CAD Packages: AutoCAD, Pro-E, SolidWorks
* Database: SQL, Pl/SQL
EDUCATION
* Master of Science in Industrial Technology, California State University, Fresn
o
GPA 3.67/4.0
www.csufresno.edu
* Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, JNT University, Hyderabad, I
ndia. GPA 3.50/4.0
www.jntu.ac.in
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vijaya Engineering works, Hyderabad, India
Manufacturing & Testing Engineer
04/2004 - 06/2006
India's largest supplier of Precision components and manufacturer of aeronautica
l components
* Worked as a Production Supervisor assigned with duties like job distribution a
nd timely completion of projects
* Was a part of the team which implemented Kaizen project to convert all interna
l activities to external activities and established Standardised Work
* Designed and Implemented a production scheduling system to achieve load leveli
ng by volume and variety
* Studied elements involved in cycle time such as loading, unloading and process
ing
* Active participant of the team which designed spur gears for the industry
Sunrise Medical HHG, Fresno, CA
Manufacturing Engineer
01/2009-06/2009
World's Largest Manufacturer of Homecare and Extended Care Products
* Implementation of time studies and line balancing techniques on the assembly l
ines
* Supervision of new techniques and assisting in determination of causes of reje
cted parts and their disposition
* Assist in resolving production issues, both as they arise and Recommend change
s in components, design, or processes.
* Coordinate manufacturing activities with respect to implementation of new prod
ucts and maintenance of existing products.
* Define and document the process flow, the methods and procedures of each proce
ss.
* Was a part of the team which provides technical guidance and acts as a liaison
to product operations
* Responsible for planning and layout of production facilities and equipment
* Specifying, revising and reviewing the most economic method for the fabricatio
n of parts, finishing and the assembly components or final products
* Developed assembly guides and procedures and illustrations
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
* Performance analysis of energy saving lighting system in music department at C
SU, Fresno (Advanced Manufacturing Systems)
* Creating a sample business plan for an automobile parts industry
(Management of Technology & Innovation)
* Design and analysis on extraction of cedarwood oil using Design of Experiments
tool (Quality Assurance)
* Implementation of Six Sigma in manufacturing resin fiber glass rod (Six Sigma
Tools and Principles)
* Project Management report on Habitat for human housing (Project Management)
* Geo-statistical analysis on class room seating vs grading using Geo-Statistica
l Analyst (Global Information Systems)
* Designed and manufactured a Wind Harnessing Device using Auto-CAD(Design and A
nalysis of Manufacturing Systems)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

* President of Association of Competent Mechanical Engineers (ACME)-NITS (2004)
* Assisted in conducting Blood Donation camp at JNTU, India
* Captained the college cricket team during my engineering days
* Event Organizer for University festivals at JNTU, India