Dinesh Karunanithy
About Dinesh Karunanithy
Dinesh Karunanithy is a Senior Engineer at Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, with a background in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in lean manufacturing tools.
Work at Plexus
Dinesh Karunanithy has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Engineer since 2020. His role involves applying engineering principles to improve processes and systems within the company. He is based in Penang, Malaysia, where he focuses on projects that enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
Education and Expertise
Dinesh obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Industri Selangor, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in various engineering disciplines, particularly in continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing tools.
Background
Before joining Plexus, Dinesh worked at Latexx Partners Berhad. He served as a Lean/Industrial Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and later as a WCM Support Engineer from 2019 to 2020. His career began in the semiconductor industry, where he started as a process engineer, gaining valuable experience in manufacturing processes.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Dinesh has a strong focus on continuous improvement skills, specifically in areas such as cost reduction, process optimization, layout improvement, and productivity enhancement. He utilizes lean manufacturing tools, including SMED, Poka Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to drive improvements in operational performance.