ASHISHKUMAR D.

KHOKHANI (Technical Project Manager – IT & Industrial Automation)

Address: D-601 Kesar Harmony, B/H Superia - II Banquet, S P Ring Road, New Nikol, Ahmedabad - 382350
E-mail Id: khokhaniashish@gmail.com Contact No (M): +91 9033894398

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To render my services to an organization which gives me the platform and privilege of honing my
skills and use my knowledge and skills for organizational growth combined with personal growth through hard work. To
work towards achieving the company objectives and take up challenges involved to achieve strategic
performance/results.

PROFILE: A technology driven professional with 11 and 2 months of experience in the field of Industrial Automation.

- Machine Automation
- Line Automation & SPM
- Jig & Fixture development
- Printing solutions
- Machine LCM, Process Improvements, Quality Check/Inspection Systems
- Assembly Machine Automation
- Test & Measurement System
- Convert manual operation to Automation / Semi Automation
- Technology up-gradation & implementation in Manufacturing

Domain: Switchgear, Automotive, Water Products Industry, Pharma, Paper Industry, Agro-Chemical

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

• B. TECH with specialization in Mechatronics from "U.V. Patel College of Engineering / GANPAT University",
Mehsana in 2011 with 69.04%.
• HSC from GHSEB in 2007 with 71.20%
• SSC from GSEB in 2005 with 77.86%

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE/SKILL SETS

Category Skill/Knowledge
Designing software - SOLID WORKS 2019 (Modules: Modeling, Assembly & Drafting)
- Pro-Engineer 5.0 / Creo 3.0(Modules: Modeling, Assembly & Drafting)
Programming Software - LabVIEW (Basic, NI Vision, Database, Report Generation, NI Measurement & Automation,
NI DAQ system, NI Motion)
- PLC Programming (L&T, Delta, Allen Bradley Basic, Mitsubishi)
- Significant Knowledge and hands on experience of SQL 2008/2012
Operating system Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 98/XP
ERP software SAP 7.0
Application software MS office/Internet, Microsoft Outlook
Strategy Tools Six-Sigma, 5S, Value Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Bottleneck Analysis, Poka-yoke,
DFMA, TPM, PFMEA/DFMEA, RCA, FTA, Shingijutsu kaizen, Project Management
PATENT:
1. AUTOMATED PACKING SYSTEM FOR HARDWARE COMPONENTS, 2016,
Application No: 201621011487, Status: Published
2. AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR FASTENING, REAL TIME mV MEASUREMENT & REMOVAL OF SLUGGISHNESS OF
SWITCHGEAR LOWER CONTACT ASSEMBLY, 2016,
Application No: 201621011216, Status: Published
3. AUTOMATED COMPUTER AIDED SPRING MET TEST SETUP, 2017
Application No: 201721011513, Status: Published
4. AUTOMATED COMPUTER AIDED MOTOR TEST BENCH, 2017
Application No: 201721010874, Status: Published

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 5. LABVIEW BASED INTEGRATED LASER MARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD, 2018
Application No: 201821012341, Status: Published
6. ROBOT INTEGRATED SMART SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC PRODUCT TESTING, 2018
Application No: 201821012312, Status: Published
TRAININGS UNDERGONE
• Basic Pneumatic system, PLC & GDT training from L&T Training Centre.
• Value Engineering Module -1 Training Approved by SAVE, USA at Leadership Development Academy, L&T.
• Training on National Instrument LabVIEW CORE 1 from L&T.
• Training on 5S, TPM, Business Etiquette and Creative Technical solutions from L&T.
• Training on Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Coffee Session attended for IOT & Artificial Intelligence.
AWARDS:
1. Category: Ground Breaker Innovation, 2016
Project: Label Applicator with Integrated peel-off System and Method of label application
2. Category: Ground Breaker Innovation, 2016
Project: Reduction in rejection rate for Drive Shaft Drilling Operation (Value Engineering/Six Sigma tool)
3. Category: STAR Team, 2016
Project: System for fastening and Real Time mV Measurement for Lower Contact assembly
4. Category: Shingijutsu kaizen 2017
Project: PFMEA on DN2-MCCB Production line.
5. Category: Ground Breaker Innovation, 2017
Project: Accessory Simulation and Testing Machine.
6. Category: Pi Award (Process Improvement Award), 2018
Project: RFID based automated spreader link packing machine
7. Category: Quantum Leap Award, 2018
Project: Laser marking system developed for ACB Facia Product

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified in Pro-ENGINEER 5.0 from Khodiyar CAD Centre Pvt. Ltd., 2011
• Certified in Auto-CAD 2010 from Khodiyar CAD Centre Pvt. Ltd., 2011
• Certified Green Belt in Six-Sigma Methodology, 2017
• Certified Value Methodology Associate (VMA) in Value Engineering, INVEST, 2017
• Attempted certification in LabVIEW (65%) (CLAD- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD - EAIC - Dec 2011 to Jul 2018.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS at L&T:
• 02nd Dec 2011 - 02nd Dec 2012 | Graduate Engineer Trainee | Mumbai
• 03rd Dec 2012 - 31st Dec 2014 | E1 Cadre | Executive Engineer | Vadodara
• 01st Jan 2015 - 31st Dec 2016 | E2 Cadre | Assistant Manager | Vadodara
• 01st Jan 2017 – 21st July 2018 | M1-A Cadre | Assistant Manager | Vadodara

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing Technology Group

SPM (Special Purpose Machine) & Application development for all types of Automation Manufacturing
Excellence System, Material handling systems, Machine Building, Process improvement, Quality improvement, Business
process re-engineering initiatives to enhance overall business productivity, Systems for Testing and Measurement,
Vision Inspection System, Lean manufacturing, packaging solutions, optimizing plant layouts, Production Lines &
optimization or changeover according to changes in Product/Requirement, etc...

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Conceptualization conversion of current process into new manufacturing technological trends with Automation.
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 • Machine concept development as per the process with cost reduction.
• Concept feasibility testing by making prototypes.
• To launch and complete projects to increase productivity, reduce cost and improve visibility, decision support
and management control in manufacturing.
• RFQ preparation, costing and vendor follow up.
• Machine trial and testing at vendor end leads to Machine installation at Production Line.
• To guide the manufacturing personal for the critical process and manufacturing.
• 3D Design and 2D drafting of machine which is for in-house manufacturing.
• Preparing part list and BOM leads to release to purchase.
• Responsible for efficiency in machine and working of machine with aesthetics and ergonomics.
• SPM software Development, Testing, Trouble shooting and up-gradation accordingly new requirements.
• Programming of PLC, HMI and NI LabVIEW.
• Optimization of program for standardization, easy to trouble shoot/maintenance and to improve SPM efficiency.
• Develop & trouble shoot automated & control systems from field elements up to operator interface & database
Life Cycle Management of commissioned projects.
• Production/customer support.
• Maintenance, TPM and Life cycle management of developed SPM and Production Lines.

MAJOR PROJECTS:

• MCCB Packing line

Experience of successful commission of automatic MCCB packing line – which includes product label
verification, auto Poly bag sealing & shrink, auto carton box sealing, on-line carton label print & apply,
Palletizing.
• Product Measurement and testing test set-up: (Product: MCCB DN2/DN4/DU250/DN0)
Contact Over Travel Measurement, Contact Pressure Measurement, Force Measurement Test Set-up,
MCCB Accessory Test Set-up, MCCB De-Latch Test Set-up
• Vision Inspection system for Finish Product (MCCB, ACB and Spare packing): Bar-code checking, Pattern
Matching, OCR, Missing Labels, wrong orientation, Incorrect Logo, Incorrect text etc.…
• Development & commissioning of Fool Proof Automated vertical flow wrap packing machine of Metal
component (Partial silver-plated copper - Spreader link)
• Development of Automatic dual head drilling SPM for SMC Material component.
• Development of Portable fastening gun with bowl feeder.
• Fiber LASER Marking Systems developed for various Products, elimination of Labels and avoid customer
complaints.
• Fully Automated Label application system for Product carton.
• Robot Application for Pick and Place Application and Tending Application. (worked on TAL, Adept, Yaskawa and
Universal Robot, Epson).
Work Done: Integration of PLC, HMI, Robot and 2 magnetic testing benches through TCP/IP protocol. PLC
was master for all controls. Design and development of entire system solution.
• Team Member of development for Bar-code Printing System and Product MRP label Printing System.
• Centralization of SQL Server for 8 Production line.
• Developed software for data Reporting of all machine/system and live status of production lines on line TV.
• IOT implementation on MCCB testing SPMs for Preventive Maintenance and Breakdown intimation.
• MRP label printing Application developed for MCCB product. (Vendor)

2. NUTRON SYSTEM PVT LTD – July 2018 to April 2022

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS at NSPL: 23rd July 2018 - Till Date | Sr. Manager | Ahmedabad

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES (Department: RATM):

• Project Management & Execution
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 • Technical Query Resolution & Solution sales
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical
feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Planning for Manpower, Material and other resources during routine and shut down job
• Maintain relationship with clients
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Conceptualization conversion of current process into new manufacturing technological trends with Automation
• Machine concept development as per the process
• Concept feasibility testing by making prototypes
• Techno-commercial Proposal workout
• Machine/Production line development & Installation at Customer end & Customer Support
• To guide the manufacturing personal for the critical process and manufacturing
• Critical Part selection & approval of BOM leads to release to purchase

MAJOR PROJECTS:

• Flow Rate, Flush Rate and Flush Volume measurement system of Drainage Product for R&D LAB, Viega India Pvt
Ltd.
• Pick and insert artificial leaf in pot application by Mitsubishi 6 – Axis Robot, Essen-Poly.
• Small and Large Flush Rate and Droplet Test Set-up for Production, Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Flush Plate Life Cycle Test Set-up for R&D Lab, Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Universal Mold Temperature on mold surface plate (1mX1m) in 2 Mold Mechanical Press Machine, Sagar Rubber
Industry
• Cut to weight Rubber sheet machine with sheet segregation by SCARA Robot (Mitsubishi), Sagar Rubber Industry
• “Flow Meter” product Testing Automation Set-ups.
• Automated assembly machine for pressure gauge mechanism and Rivet Operation, Breens Precision.
• Air leak testing machine for Connection Elbow Product, Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Air Leak testing machine for Filling Valve (Child part of Cistern), Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Air Leak testing machine for lean & Slim Cistern, Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Vision Inspection system for Engine Product, Suzuki Motor Gujarat.
• Detection & Verification Poka-yoke for JWLR welding station (JWLR Radiator Line), Tata Toyo Radiator.
• PTFE Bellow assembly line (Expansion, cleaning, compression, inspection, Leak Test,Measurement), S N
Enterprise.
• CNC machine - Bellow loading & unloading by Robot, S N Enterprise.
• Pippet sorting and filler Automation, Accumax Lab Gandhinagar.
• Vision Inspection system for chassis number, Suzuki Motor Gujarat.
• Rivet operation SPM for Automotive switch terminals, Minda-Rika Gujarat.
• Cutting machine for AC Duct and Vent for Automotive part, Minda-Kyoraku Gujarat.
• Clip Assembly Automation, Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Air leak Testing for Overflow tube, Viega India Pvt Ltd.
• Load Testing Machine for Cistern Frame, Viega India Pvt Ltd.

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3. Value Chain Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. – April 2022 to till Date
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS at NSPL: 25th April 2022 - Till Date |Technical Project Manager | Ahmedabad

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES (Department: Automation):

• Project Management and Execution.

• Conceptualization conversion of current process into new manufacturing technological trends with Automation
• Hardware Improvements and suggestions for better quality.
• R&D and new feature mechanical & Electrical components.
• Visit Vendor site and do machine inspection after order placed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Manage project tasks, resources and deliveries during project execution.
• Discuss with Sales Team for new client requirement.
• Prepare Purchase Requisition for required items.
• Verify and provide acceptance for items purchased as Purchase Requisition.
• Evaluate Vendor for required Machines & instruments / Hardware.
• Hardware testing at vendor site.
• Travel Domestic or International as per Project Requirement.
• Prepare list Prerequisites for Client Site.
• Verify Prerequisites readiness at Client Site.
• Hardware Installation and Commissioning at Client Site.
• Discuss and Solve Technical queries of Internal Team.
• Discuss and Solve Technical queries of Client Team.

PROJECTS:

• Offline Conveyor QR Code Printing(TTO/TIJ), Validation & Rejection for Labels/pouches – BASF (Installed)
• Offline Conveyor QR Code Printing(TTO/TIJ, Validation & Rejection for Labels/pouches – Indofil (Installed)
• Winder Rewinder system with Printing(TTO/TIJ) & Scanning Solution – BASF (Installed)
• Winder Rewinder system with Printing(TTO/TIJ) & Scanning Solution – Indofil (Installed)
• QR Code printing(CIJ) on Bottle, 360 Degree Vision System with Helper code aggregation,24 bottle bulk Vision,
24 nos Bulk Packing for Nano liquid urea, Rejection system , Bulk Label Printing and Palletizing. Line speed 200
BPM. – IFFCO, Kalol (Installed)
• Project Under Development: Case Packer, Label Print & Applicator, 360 Vision System, UV Printing & Vision.

DECLARATION: I hereby declare that all the above information is true to best of my knowledge & belief.

DATE: 10/01/2022 | PLACE: AHMEDABAD Ashishkumar Khokhani