VAMSHI KRISHNA KODITHYALA
4914 n. ninth street apt#119 Fresno, CA 93726
E-Mail: ,Mobile 734-635-3222

To pursue a career in the field of Technology and Management using my academic
learning and people skills to achieve the organizational goals

SUMMARY 

Proficiency in quality tools such as statistical quality control techniques,
Quality functional deployment(QFD), corrective actions(8D), six sigma tools and
concepts, kaizen

Expertise in lean manufacturing, root cause analysis techniques,Single minute
Exchange of Dies, One piece flow,5S

Familiar with GMP's, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations

Dedicated and result-oriented engineer with proven ability in managing projects

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,
Motion-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
 Electronic softwares :MATLAB(8086 microprocessor & 8051 microcontrollers)
 CAD Packages: AutoCAD, Pro-E, SolidWorks
 Database: SQL, Pl/SQL

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Technology, California State University, Fresno

GPA 3.77/4.0 www.csufresno.edu

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, JNT University, Hyderabad,
India. 
GPA 3.5/4.0 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
aeronautical components

RESPONSIBILITIES

Worked as a Production Supervisor assigned with duties like job distribution and
timely completion of projects

Was a part of the team which implemented Kaizen project to convert all internal
activities to external activities and established Standardised Work 

Designed and Implemented a production scheduling system to achieve load leveling
by volume and variety

Studied elements involved in cycle time such as loading, unloading and
processing

Active participant of the team which designed spur gears for the industry

Sunrise Medical HHG, Fresno, CA
Manufacturing Engineer 01/2009-06/2009

RESPONSIBILITIES

World's Largest Manufacturer of Homecare and Extended Care Products
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Implementation of time studies and line balancing techniques on the assembly
lines

Supervision of new techniques and assisting in determination of causes of
rejected parts and their disposition

Assist in resolving production issues, both as they arise and Recommend changes
in components, design, or processes.

Coordinate manufacturing activities with respect to implementation of new
products and maintenance of existing products. 

Define and document the process flow, the methods and procedures of each
process. 

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 fabrication
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
CSU, 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-Statistical
Analyst (Global Information Systems)

Designed and manufactured a Wind Harnessing Device using Auto-CAD(Design and
Analysis 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