Harsh Patel
Nashville
Summary
Forward-thinking Process Engineer with more than 3 years of experience in process design and establishing manufacturing routines. Known for great time management, effective multitasking and detail-oriented planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Mars Petcare Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered category building innovation by leading and supporting different renovation projects.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Developed process specifications for new equipment to capture process capabilities, KQAs, and limitations.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Coached newly hired employees while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Evaluated proposed project investments by conducting cost-benefit analyses.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Conducted risk assessments and led site trials to capture and analyze process data while producing quality product for product and consumer testing.
Product and Process Implementation Technologist
Mars Petcare Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Lead continuous improvement meetings at the site to boost efficiency and promote safety in workplace.
- Launched "Make to Target" initiative at the site to reduce waste, improve product quality, and improve product performance.
- Created Power BI dashboards to track site waste and factory performance.
- Reduced complexity and improved factory throughput by assisting launch of a mono die plate at multiple sites in the network.
- Worked cross functionally to optimize recipes across the dry network and reduced variance in dye consumption to 13% from 75%.
- Conducted basic problem solving sessions to identify root cause, create action plan, and eliminate process losses.
- Hosted training sessions to effectively implement change at the site.
- Captured current process capability of the site's batching system using minitab.
- Established process centerline program to reduce start-up waste and improve food quality.
Part-time Engineer/Technician
Process Technologies Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with an engineer to perform service work at industrial and commercial facilities in Tampa Bay area.
- Calibrated pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, flow meters, and gas sensors with the use of appropriate instruments.
- Gained real world experience with the instrumentation and equipment involved in monitoring/controlling various industrial processes.
Teaching Assistant
University of South Florida
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Served as a TA for microcontrollers, mechanical controls, and advanced engineering mathematics.
- Assisted professor in grading and reviewing homework assignments, quizzes, and projects.
- Hosted online TA sessions to help students with their problems.
Research Assistant
University of South Florida
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Engineered 3 devices using sensors and Raspberry Pi to quantify the Friedreich’s Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) and eliminate human error in testing.
- Programmed an obstacle detection sensor using Raspberry Pi to time the FARS 25-ft walk test for patients suffering from Friedreich’s Ataxia and extract gait velocity to understand the progression of the disease.
- Performed time-domain and frequency-domain analysis on data obtained from the Raspberry Pi and a strain gauge to extract amplitude and frequency of the vibrations of the tuning fork during a test.
Engineering Co-op
Southwire
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Used solidworks to modify existing reel housing of the six-wire cable machine by adding ball bearings to increase the shaft life.
- Promoted safety in workplace and facility guarding projects.
- Inspected quality of manufactured wire by performing hot creep, electrical, and elongation tests.
Education
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Florida
05.2021
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Florida
05.2019
Skills
- Data analysis and statistical process control using Power BI and Minitab
- Process mapping and development
- Process validation and continuous improvement
- Six Sigma Green Belt certified
- Project management
- Machine Learning with Python
- MATLAB
- Design software: Solidworks and ANSYS
Timeline
Process Engineer
Mars Petcare Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Product and Process Implementation Technologist
Mars Petcare Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2023
Part-time Engineer/Technician
Process Technologies Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021
Teaching Assistant
University of South Florida
01.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
University of South Florida
08.2019 - 05.2021
Engineering Co-op
Southwire
08.2018 - 12.2018
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Florida
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Florida
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