Premvishnu Ramasamy Soundararajan
About Premvishnu Ramasamy Soundararajan
Premvishnu Ramasamy Soundararajan is an Industrial Engineer at Piping Technology & Products, Inc. in Houston, Texas, with a background in mechanical and industrial engineering and extensive experience in process optimization and production efficiency.
Work at Piping Technology and Products
Premvishnu Ramasamy Soundararajan has served as an Industrial Engineer at Piping Technology & Products, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he has focused on optimizing production processes and improving operational efficiency. His contributions include the development of Digital Work Instructions for CNC operations and the implementation of color codes and 5S methodologies on the shop floor, which enhanced material tracking by 64%. He has also worked closely with Quality Control to establish Non-Conformance Report (NCR) forms and trained supervisors in Root Cause Analysis.
Education and Expertise
Premvishnu earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role to enhance manufacturing processes and improve product quality.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Piping Technology & Products, Premvishnu held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Continuous Improvement Intern at SENTHIL PAPERS AND BOARDS PRIVATE LIMITED for nine months in Tamil Nadu, India. He also gained experience as an Operations Associate at Aramark in Houston, Texas, for 11 months. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Houston for one year, where he likely supported academic projects and research initiatives.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Premvishnu has achieved significant improvements in production efficiency. He reduced production time for parts by up to 54% by optimizing machining processes. His initiatives also included minimizing production delays due to raw material shortages by 28% through effective forecasting. He introduced a restructured shop layout that maximized storage space and reduced unnecessary movements by 26%, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Contributions to Quality and Efficiency
Premvishnu's focus on quality and efficiency is evident in his work with CNC plasma cutting machines, where he improved both production and quality outcomes. He identified optimal cutting parameters that enhanced consumable life and production, resulting in annual savings of $85,000. His efforts to reduce machine idle times by performing multiple tasks simultaneously increased cutting time by up to 56%, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.