GTHIVYASHINI GUNASEKARAN
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Process Engineer with 2 years of experience in the rare earth manufacturing industry. Expertise in process optimization, production efficiency, and quality control, with a strong focus on improving yield, reducing waste, and ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards. Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance overall plant performance. Proficient in data analysis, process design to drive continuous improvement. Adept at working with advanced production technologies and ensuring compliance with industry regulations to deliver high-quality rare earth products. Passionate about contributing to the sustainability and innovation of manufacturing processes in the rare earth sector
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Process Optimization: Developed and implemented process automation plans in centrifuges that reduced manual labor by 40% and increased production output by 25%
- Evaluated and optimized chemical, mechanical processes used in rare earth refining, focusing on increasing yields and reducing waste
- Oversaw the commissioning of the capacity up project from the beginning till the end to increase the production capacity by 30%
- Quality Improvement: Implemented a new quality control system that reduced product defects by 15% and increased customer satisfaction with consistent, high-quality rare earth products.
- Ensured rare earth final products meet the required quality standards by overseeing quality control measures at various stages of the process.
- Implemented and enforced quality assurance systems, including testing and monitoring of raw materials, intermediate products, and final output.
- Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective actions to improve product consistency.
- Date Collection and Reporting: Collect and analyze production data, generating reports that track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as yield, cost, and energy consumption.
- Provide monthly recovery, OEE and chemical consumption reports to management.
- Utilized data analysis tools and software(PI Datalink) to generate insights and improve decision-making.
- New Technology Implementation: Assisted in the successful integration of continuous production technology that increased yield by 20%, boosting overall production efficiency.
Production Engineer
Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Process Optimization: Improved the production efficiency of rare earth extraction by 15%, resulting in a significant reduction in operational costs and increased throughput and outputs.
- Downtime Reduction: Successfully reduced equipments(pump, centrifuges, agitators) downtime by 20% through proactive maintenance schedules and prompt troubleshooting(Cleaning,Lubrication, Inspection, Tightening) which leads to enhanced production capacity daily.
- Established comprehensive Overall Equipment Effectiveness(OEE) and used as a guideline to track improvements of the equipments monthly.
- Quality Control Enhancement: Implemented a new quality monitoring system together with quality team which reduced defects by 10%, reducing the target of maximum 3 customer complaints per year and meeting customer expectations.
- Environmental Compliance: Contributed to a 25% reduction in product loss to the settling tanks by optimizing the recovery process, leading to a more sustainable production cycle.
- Safety Improvements: Played an integral role in ensuring a 0% increase in safety-related incidents over the past two years by leading safety awareness campaigns and regular staff training sessions.
- Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
Intern
Sime Darby Oils Biodiesel Sdn Bhd
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Involved with senior engineer with new biodiesel plant commissioning project based on quality monitoring
- Assisted in monitoring the feedstock (vegetable oils, animal fats) quality and ensuring proper preparation for biodiesel production.
- Learned and assisted in the transesterification process, which involves converting oils or fats into biodiesel and glycerin
- Learned on operating the Distributed Control System (DCS) and learned on reading the P&ID
- Reported daily activities, observations, and quality monitoring of biodiesel and refined palm oil to engineer
- Perform basic lab tests, including measuring biodiesel properties such as viscosity, flash point, acid value, and water content.
Education
Chemical Engineering(Honours) -
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
12.2020
Skills
- Process Optimization
- Process Design and Development
- Equipment and Machinery Handling
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Data Analysis & Process Monitoring
Technical Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
Soft Skills
Certification
- Advanced Excel
- Process Capability Study
- PI Datalink & PI Process book
Training/Courses
- Advanced Excel
- Process Capability Study
- PI Datalink & PI Process book
- Rare Earth Elements (REE) Processing Technologies
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Waste Management and Sustainability in Rare Earth Processing
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Process Engineer
Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
08.2024 - 11.2024
Production Engineer
Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2022 - 11.2024
Intern
Sime Darby Oils Biodiesel Sdn Bhd
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Advanced Excel
- Process Capability Study
- PI Datalink & PI Process book
Chemical Engineering(Honours) -
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
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