Viraj Shah

Topic: Optimization of single nozzle multi-extrusion Fused Filament Fabrication process — Handled the redesign of the nozzle project from conception to completion, which resulted in a 33% improvement in process performance. — Investigated parameters affecting the extrusion lag and established the relation between melting chamber volume and extrusion lag. — The optimized process gives better control over production of functionally graded material

— Conducted market research for European line of products, market behaviour and established communication with potential partners and customers. — Designed product roadmaps to accurately plan and execution to expand in European market.

— Increased production output by reducing the standard time by at least 20% using Standardised Work technique. Reduced Non-Value-Added activities by at least 18% after redesigning the workflow and material-flow. — Improved inventory strategy by mapping suppliers with KPIs. Implemented JIT for raw materials and reduced inventory cost by 40%. Increased number of suppliers for critical materials and tools to reduce bottle necks. — Prepared workforce schedules, reports, and plans.

— Established effective internal supply chain by executing production management techniques like 3M and Yamazumi Chart. Decreased lead time (40%) and optimized production efficiency (20%) by redesigning the material flow and labour allocations. — Installed 10M INR worth automatic production system resulting major reduction in dependency on the highly skilled labours, increased production by 230%, reduced wastage and product rejections by at least 40%.

RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany. − The Engineering part focuses on areas like Manufacturing Technology, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, and Quality Management. − The management module at the Maastricht University of Management focuses on Leadership, International Business, Supply chain, project management, and Economics. − Current CGPA 2.1.

− The program covered domains like Heat Transfer, Mechanics of Solids, Kinematics of machinery, production Technologies, Machine tools design, Industrial Eng. Management, Supply Chain Management, etc. − Thesis - Investigation on Surface Properties of Natural Fabric reinforced Hybrid Polymer Matrix Composite. − CGPA: 8.51/10