NAVEEN NEKKALAPUDI

• Developed quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure product safety, reliability and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assisting all quality and compliance processes in line with the Quality Control Procedures, and supporting and driving continuous improvements of these processes and systems to support the successful delivery of the projects.
• Monitored the performance of suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
• Investigated customer complaints related to quality issues, identified root cause and implemented corrective actions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Production, Engineering and Logistics departments regarding product design changes or improvements.
• Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
• Ensured that all processes meet ISO 9001, 2015 certification requirements.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential health and safety issues in the workplace.
• Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding health and safety standards.
• Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
• Monitored employee activities to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
• Developed and implemented environmental policies and procedures.
• Provide technical and engineering service expertise across a range of scopes (Manufacturing and Product Development).
• Currently working on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions across Perth operations. Sound knowledge of National Greenhouse Account factors.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions for reducing the company's impact on the environment.
• Conducting quality-related checks (drop and thickness) on manufactured products.
• Managing contractors and conducting monthly machinery inspections across four sites.
• Sound knowledge on FEA (Linear and non-Linear Analysis) for structural, buckling, wind, and earthquake loads using Solidworks software.
• Design of plant layouts using Draftsight.

Projects:

• SWL and structural model analysis for lifting equipment AS4991 and AS/NZS 1170.
• New product design as per AS/NZS 4766.
• Created new factory layouts for a $3M project and supported the installation.

• Conversed with customers to receive valuable feedback and suggestions for improvement
• Developed and implemented procedures pertinent to successful and efficient operation of sales and customer service department
• Measured and tracked KPIs to enhance customer experience and improve customer retention
• Worked with executive management teams to align customer service department policies and systems with company objectives
• Supervised schedules and duty assignments for customer service personnel to properly staff department
• Created scorecards per customer service representative to gauge progress and improve satisfaction and service outcomes
• Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.

• Led full product development lifecycles from concept phase through final production.
• Generated detailed product layouts using 3D models, technical drawings, and prototypes using Solidworks.
• Designed project development timelines with key milestones and clear descriptions of scope and delivery requirements.
• Managed cross-functional workgroups tasked with multidisciplinary reviews of new project proposals.
• Validated performance of pre-release and finished products for compliance with both regulatory standards and internal business goals. Current projects: Precision and general machining, Re-machining.

• Created new designs (Solidworks) for customers on HDPE, PET, glass, and PVC bottles and containers.
• Designing maintenance components, helping technical and production team for Capex projects.
• Analysis of downtime reports and data, Vision Systems, SCADA.
• Monitoring operations to determine root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting problem-solving sessions with all site members to find the accurate root cause.
• Proficient knowledge of SAP and the MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and ISO 9001 (QMS) procedures.
• Facilitated future technical analyses of procedures and techniques by maintaining files, records, and producing SOPs for maintenance jobs.
• Achievements: Overall rise of production efficiencies, quality, and reduced waste by 15%.

• Analyzed customer requirements and developed panel designs accordingly.
• Created detailed drawings of panel designs using Pylon software.
• Researched and identified suitable materials for the panels based on cost and performance criteria.
• Performed quality control tests to evaluate the performance of panels.
• Coordinated the installation and supervising solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Applied experience and expertise to support renewable projects.
• Calculated costs of equipment purchases and operations, and assisted with department budget planning.

Achievements:

• Overall, renewable projects designed more than 500kW and involved in commercial renewable and battery projects.