Nikhil Mahajan

Experience

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  Summit Part Finishers

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Internship Trainee

  • Generated mechanical designs and drawings to specifications using AutoCAD, performing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) with statistical tolerance analysis using Minitab.• Collaborated with manufacturing and testing teams to implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.• Applied 5S and lean manufacturing methodologies, increasing production rates by 10%.• Implemented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques resulting in a 15% reduction in recurring operational issues. Show less

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  UNITED HEAT TRANSFER PRIVATE LIMITED

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Project Intern

  • Demonstrated proficiency in designing and modeling using SolidWorks, supporting manufacturing with detailed drawings.• Implemented Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.• Managed projects including time studies and yield checks, saving approximately 5 lakh rupees (7,500 USD) through material optimization and scrap reduction. Conducted operator training and safety sessions.• Applied Lean Six Sigma tools and workflow diagrams for streamlined time and material management.• Generated Bill of Materials (BOM) and Purchase Orders (PO), ensuring accurate documentation and reporting via SAP. Show less

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  Clemson University

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Working at Clemson Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing Lab under the guidance of Dr. Hongseok Choi• Conducting research on A356 aluminum foam• Using nanoparticles to observe effect on foam stability• Developing foaming agent integrated with nanoparticles • Assisting professor with grading weekly assignments, reports and projects• Clarifying students' doubts for ME 3120: Manufacturing Processes and Their Applications course

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Graudate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
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  Itron, Inc.

  Apr 2022 - now

  Mechanical Design Engineer