Avinash Ghanta
Manufacturing Process Engineer at Roadtrek motorhomes
Job experience
- October 2023 - presentManufacturing Process Engineer
Roadtrek motorhomesCambridge, ON, CanadaLead final Assembly operations by developing and updating process sheets, SOPs, and quality inspection methods to ensure standardized work and consistent process control.
Conduct data-driven analysis on cycle times, downtime, and defect trends to identify root causes and drive measurable improvements in productivity, safety, and first-pass yield.
Execute process audits to verify compliance with Vehicle Operations standards and identify areas for corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Poka-Yoke to reduce waste, optimize workflow, and improve material flow through assembly lines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including Quality, Design, and Production — to resolve internal and supplier-related issues using structured root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
Lead new product and process launches, developing and validating new assembly procedures, training operators and supervisors, and ensuring smooth handover to production.
Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track downtime, efficiency, and quality performance, presenting data and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with CSA, RVIA, and internal safety requirements in all process design and implementation stages.
Mentor co-op students and junior engineers, providing guidance on PFMEA methodology, SOP creation, and process documentation best practices.
Improved line balance efficiency from 40% to 90%, aligning operations with takt time and customer demand.
Enhanced BOM accuracy from 70% to 95% in D365, improving material planning and part traceability.
Led PFMEA workshops across Final Assembly areas to identify potential failure modes, assess risk levels, and establish corrective actions that strengthened process reliability and product quality.
Co-developed end-of-line process audit reports with Quality Manager to ensure compliance with Vehicle Operations standards and customer requirements. - April 2022 - October 2023Process Engineer
TG MintoPalmerston, ON, CanadaParticipate actively in problem-solving initiatives on important Kaizen (continuous improvement) projects to increase productivity, cycle time, and/or quality.
support installation and launching of new Injection molding machinery or equipment installation like camera to detect defects and track downtime, and external support equipment like chillers, and boosters to the press.
Project management, which entails allocating resources, keeping leadership informed, preparing reports that are particular to the project, and planning and monitoring time frames.
Create process instruction documents and specification sheets that support quality procedures and methodologies and ensuring all the job personnel receive on-the-job training to satisfy all OEM customer requirements.
Trouble shooting machinery issues and production related issues with defects, cycle time and down time on daily basis while interacting with production to keep track of sustaining the improvements made to improve the process.
Create the necessary reports, charts, and other paperwork for engineering records and projects to keep all the related leadership informed about the current status, outcomes, and timeline for future forecast.
Using Lean tools like PFMEA, root cause analysis to analyze the needs and problems of production and perform PDCA to define action plans in providing a robust solution.
Refer to product and equipment specification books, to fully utilize the ability of the process constraints. Review the production patterns with master and train the related personnel to reach the targets.
Review the part and assembly GD and T using CATIA, SolidWorks for 3D, and 2D drawings and Work with the customer OEM to resolve any tolerance or design issues and as needed, seek ECI or ECR.
Perform a mold flow study using simulation software, and use the results to provide mold maker with mold design requirements, including insert core and gate locations.
Ensure to work in a safe working environment by adhering to environmental, corporate, governmental, and plant requirements. - May 2021 - April 2022Injection Molding Process Technician
TG MintoPalmerston, ON, Canadaverify mold function in the press on a daily basis.
set up and remove tools from the press, maintenance, trouble shooting.
sample products, perform tests and record data on a daily basis.
Responsible to seek out resin in preparation of tryouts, setting up dryers, ensuring proper nozzle tip use, proper and safe tool configuration as well as machine parameters completion of all associated paperwork regarding tryout.
Regularly use the overhead crane to transport molds / mold components through the shop and set up molds in presses (weight up to 100,000lbs).
Maintain daily consistency between work shifts by recording and communicating actions, anomalies, and ongoing needs using given paper and/or electronic logs.
Responsible for keeping the work area clean and organized, as well as following all safety policies and regulations.
Maintained a clean and safe environment. - July 2016 - July 2017CAE Engineer
Santres Engineering ServicesHyderabad, Telangana, IndiaFinite Element Modeling of BIW parts for Durability, NVH, Crash Analysis of Automobile and ensured desired quality parameters.
Developed my technical skills in FEM using application software, ANSA15.2.0.
Worked with faster pace that estimated in Finite Element Modeling of Plastic components (side cover, Battery panel, Door trim, Hard trim) along with assigning PID’s to the component with varying thickness, delivering projects well before dead line.
Finite Element Modeling of BIW parts (floor, underbody) for Durability, NVH, Crash Analysis of Automobile and ensured desired quality parameters, which in-turn increased the accuracy of analysis results.
Tech Stack
Education
- University of Windsor
Master of Engineering2019 - 2021Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Option - Osmania University
Bachelors of Engineering2012 - 2016Mechanical Engineering - J.N. Government Polytechnic
Diploma2009 - 2012Mechanical Engineering
Certifications
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IASSC certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
International Association for Six Sigma Certification
GR813001244AG
September 2025 - present
