Swamy Ravi

• Led the deployment and update of fleet procedures, processes, and documentation for 7 SD70ACe EMD locomotives and
wagons, enhancing operational consistency across 7 train sets.
• Work in a cross-collaboration network for tools & process development to the fleet department, delivering multiple updates with
a 90% on-time completion rate.
• Conduct final inspections of locomotives and wagons overhaul following annual and semi-annual examinations to ensure
compliance with maintenance standards and operational readiness.
• Conducted detailed time studies on locomotive and wagon maintenance operations to optimize process efficiency and manpower
utilization.
• Participated in technical bid evaluations and vendor proposal reviews for Tools, Equipments necessary for Rail Maintenance.
• Responsible for setting up LEAN and optimized processes to achieve an 80% reduction in maintenance downtime and a 70%
increase in overall maintenance process efficiency.
• Training and guidance to the production technicians to ensure that they understand and follow processes and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve production related issues including material shortages, equipment malfunctions.
• Responsible for ensuring all departmental KPIs are met.
• Conducted multiple process audits, identifying and implementing 15+ key improvements that resulted in a 70% increase in
operational efficiency.
• Managed the procurement of 30+ tools, services, and consumables, generating 70 purchase requests (PRs) and 100% timely
closure of departmental work orders to meet established KPI targets and maintain operational efficiency.

• Led SQCD (Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery) performance monitoring in the Car Body Shell shop, driving a 90% improvement in
overall performance metrics over 24 months.
• Coordinated monthly workload planning with the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring 95% on-time completion of
production targets while managing 60+ tasks monthly.
• Developed current-state and future-state process maps to identify bottlenecks and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Coordinated with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely material availability while maintaining compliance with
standards.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives resulting in improved productivity by 70%, reduced waste, and enhanced
shop-floor efficiency.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between project teams, finance, and sourcing departments, reducing project delays by
60% through improved communication. And conduct engineering analysis to minimize production downtime and outages.
• Coordinated with Engineering, Quality department for the product development and ramping up of production.
• Trained and mentored 20+ junior team members, resulting in a 60% improvement in performance metrics and a 45% reduction in error rates.
• Chaired the QRQC board for defect analysis (through 5 Why methodology), root cause identification, and closure verification.

Indias leading Engineering and Turnkey Solution Company with a strong focus on customer satisfaction in the competitive construction industry.
• Reviewed and analyzed the project scope, specifications, and multiple Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for the Mangalore Refinery
Petrochemicals Limited project, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.
• Conducted welding inspections on Methyl-ethanolamine and sour water tanks made from ASTM 516 Gr 60 NACE and non-NACE
materials at various stages, ensuring compliance with 15 welding procedures per API 650 and API 620 standards.
• Developed 15 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and 15 Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for diverse materials and
welding processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project requirements.
• Supervised and witnessed multiple NDT sessions, including radiographic inspections of welded joints, and interpreted 100+
radiographic results for quality assurance.
• Ensured 100% compliance with relevant codes and specifications (ASME, API, ASTM) for welding, stress relieving, hardness
testing, and non-destructive testing on fabricated components.

• Led and participated in multiple physical tests, Non-Destructive Examinations (NDE), painting inspections, sandblasting assessments, welding
procedure evaluations, welder performance qualification tests, and heat treatment processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Prepared and reviewed 20+ documentation packages, including Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS),
Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and surveillance reports, achieving 100% compliance with quality standards and client specifications.
• Performed 15+ raw material inspections in compliance with IS, ASTM, ASME, and other standards, ensuring 100% material conformance, and
selected optimal consumables for 6 different materials (carbon steel and stainless steel) to enhance welding performance and minimize defects.
• Maintained certifications for welding across multiple distinct standards for multiple material types, including mild steel (MS), stainless
steel (SS), and alloy steels, contributing to the successful completion of 5 projects involving diverse material requirements.

• Successfully led greenfield rolling stock manufacturing projects from facility layouts through full-scale production ramp-up,
achieving operational readiness within planned timelines.
• Created and maintained detailed work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to
standardize production and improve quality and CAPEX documentation for new equipment procurement, resulting in the
acquisition of 200 units of machinery, improving production capacity by 95%.
• Managed the installation and commissioning of 200 new production machines (Resistance welding machine, Arc welding
machine, UTM Machines), reducing equipment downtime by 98% and increasing output by 85%.
• Collaborated with Production to identify plant requirements and optimize workflows, resulting in a 75% improvement in
production flow and an 80% reduction in bottlenecks and Engineering team to optimize designs for manufacturability, testing
requirements, and develop test fixtures/equipment.
• Conduct capacity studies, including Method Time, line balancing, and VSM, to streamline production operations.
• Led coordination of special processes (Welding, Sealant, Torque tightening, Riveting, Clinching) for IRIS/ISO TS 22163 audits,
achieving full compliance with international standards and passing multiple audits with no major non-conformities.
• Validated product design and industrialization through 10 First Article Reviews (FAR) and 10 First Article Inspections (FAI),
ensuring 100% conformance to design specifications before full-scale production.
• Performed P-FMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for multiple key processes, identifying and mitigating 20+
potential failure modes, resulting in a 70% reduction in quality issues.
• Liaised with client and consultant teams to maintain transparency in progress, quality documentation, and non-conformance
resolution.