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Arpita Anneppanavar

Arpita Anneppanavar

Göteborg

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Production engineer with strong ability in optimizing manufacturing processes. Passionate about problem-solving, process engineering, production systems, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Motivated professional offering master's in Production engineering and 3 years of experience in automotive industries. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

PROCESS SIMULATION ENGINEER

MCA Sweden AB (Consultant at Volvo Cars)
Gothenburg
01.2022 - Current
  • Assessed robot accessibility for welding operations through process simulations, advising R&D and manufacturing teams on required product or system adjustments.
  • Verified supplier proposals by creating flow simulation models for Battery and EDU manufacturing plants.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing automated templates for repetitive tasks within the simulation environment.
  • Ensured accurate assessment of plant capacity, buffer sizes, and lead times for optimized operations
  • Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies
  • Enhanced product/process quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, leading to higher customer satisfaction.

ASSOCIATE PRE-SALES SPECIALIST

PTC
Gothenburg
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Contributed to the successful planning and execution of live demonstrations highlighting PTC's PLM product, Windchill.
  • Implemented EBOM to MBOM transformation, process plans, and work instructions for Drone production at the Stena Industry Innovation Lab.
  • Actively engaged in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, leading to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.

MASTER THESIS STUDENT

Stena Industries Innovation Laboratory
Gothenburg
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Thesis Statement: "Sustainable Digital Twins - Modelling and Simulation of production system for sustainable production"
  • Project aimed to enable sustainable production through the project, focused on incorporating feasible sustainability KPIs and creating a Digital Twin for real-time improvements of the production process.

GRADUATE APPRENTICE ENGINEER

Bosch Limited
Bangalore
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Achieved enhancements in machine and process capabilities by conducting SPC studies.
  • Responsible for optimization of process flow of production unit by increasing machine utilization.
  • Streamlined FMEA, Control plans, work instructions and quality management charts including 14Q Layered Process Control (LPC), Quality Assurance Matrix (QAM), 8D and 4M management.
  • Utilized Shainin RED X approach and successfully reduced defects in A-pump housing by an impressive 67%.
  • Project on relocating BS4 and BS6 pump manufacturing, conducting comprehensive feasibility analyses between BS6 and BS4 pumps.
  • Integrated Value Stream Mapping strategies to streamline operations and constructed an advanced BS6 CRDI high-pressure pump production plant.

SUMMER INTERN

TATA Motors
Dharwad
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Project Title - Problem solving through MOST analysis and Andon data analysis
  • Carried out time study and implemented action plan to eliminate non-value-adding tasks, reducing lead time by 6.27 minutes.
  • Performed regular quality checks on manufactured items to identify any defects or discrepancies.

Education

Master of Science - Production Engineering and Management

Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg
07.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering
Hubli
01.2014

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Siemens Plant Simulation / Auto Mod
  • Siemens Teamcenter / PTC Windchill
  • Siemens Process Simulation
  • AutoCAD / PTC Creo / Catia
  • Siemens NX
  • Q-DAS
  • Analysis of process flows
  • Value stream mapping
  • Statistical process control
  • Process Validation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Production efficiency
  • Design validation

Languages

  • English, C1 Advanced
  • Hindi, C1 Advanced
  • Kannada, C1 Advanced

Timeline

PROCESS SIMULATION ENGINEER

MCA Sweden AB (Consultant at Volvo Cars)
01.2022 - Current

ASSOCIATE PRE-SALES SPECIALIST

PTC
08.2021 - 12.2021

MASTER THESIS STUDENT

Stena Industries Innovation Laboratory
01.2021 - 07.2021

GRADUATE APPRENTICE ENGINEER

Bosch Limited
08.2017 - 08.2018

SUMMER INTERN

TATA Motors
06.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Production Engineering and Management

Chalmers University of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering
Arpita Anneppanavar