Pranav Jadhav

Experience

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  Larsen & Toubro

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Manufacturing Intern

  ■Wrote codes for automation on FINNPOWER CNC using G-codes for switchboards components.■Observed cutting, bending, welding and various NDT processes in the Shell Fabrication Shop learning manufacturing processes and production planning.

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  Team AeroRGIT

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Design and Analysis Engineer at Team AeroRGIT

  ■Initialed a team to build a model aircraft and participate in SAE Aerodesign 2013■The team finished 6th in the Advanced category and 4th in report presentation■Part of the design team and responsible for designing the tail and longitudinal stability of the aircraft■Worked on the fabrication of the aircraft■Also compiled a systems engineering report for a parallel event organized by NASA

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  Graduate Student Government

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  ■Served as a link between the graduate students and the university■Helped organize Graduate Research Colloquium and numerous Lunch n' Learn sessions■Worked in the transportation committee to optimize the route of the university transport to best suit students' needs Acting a link between and the University to resolve student issues and convey the university policies to the students better.

  • Academic and Transportation Committee Representative

    Sept 2013 - May 2014

  • Student Representative

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Michigan Technological University

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Graduate Student

  Graduate Student at Mechanical Engineering- Engineering Mechanics DepartmentSpecialization in Lean Manufacturing and Quality EngineeringImproving Throughput for the production a 3 Way Gas Catalyst Spring 2015• Improving the throughput of an assembly line for a 3 way gas catalyst using Value Stream MappingOptimization of Computers’ Location• Optimized the location of the computers, using Six Sigma methods, in the J R Van Pelt and Opie Library Spring 2013Process Improvement for Bridgeguard Spring 2013• Developed a process plan for Bridgeguard using Lean Six SigmaStatic Load Analysis on a Ladder Chassis using DEAL II Library Fall 2013• Performed stress analysis on a ladder chassis using Deal II Library of C++ programs• Developed the C++ code and also analyzed the same on Ansys APDL to compare the result Show less

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  Rozsa Center

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Student Crew

  ■Worked individually and in teams to organize various theatrical events■Gained experience in event management■Learnt basics of sound and light management on stage

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  Cummins Inc.

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Quality Engineer Co op

  ■Managing the start up of a new shift. Working on improving the safety, quality and productivity of the line■Created a database to run an automated cell and optimizing the data to reduce the cycle time■Created value stream maps for the high runners to identify the bottlenecks and alleviate them in order to improve the line efficiency and labor utilization■Dealt with various supplier issues with non conforming parts and took corrective actions■Actively involved in improving the safety of the working environment in the plant Show less

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  Portescap

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Quality Manufacturing Engineer

  Cell owner for Molding, Endbell and Solder Cells• Led major Cost of Poor Quality reduction project to drive the COPQ from the molding department by 46%• Reduced scrap cost from the molding department by 80%• Created procedures for validating tool designs for New Product Development Lean Conversion initiatives• Eliminated the waste of rework and over inspection to increase productivity by 75%• Improved cell layout to reduce floor space by 33% to occupy an additional Transfer press and impart one piece flow• Implemented Kanban system in three cells to initiate JIT production • Led and participated in cross-functional teams for 5S, Standard work, Problem solving and Variation Reduction Kaizen to achieve continuous improvement in Safety, Quality and Productivity Cross-functional engagement• Worked in the Internal Audit team for ISO 9001:2008 system• Leading the initiative of Total Preventive Maintenance throughout the shop floor to reduce defects due to • Worked in cross-functional team with R&D and materials manager to qualify new suppliers Show less

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  Skilled Manufacturing, Inc.

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  Continuous Improvement Engineer

  o Successfully completed a six-sigma project to implement Kanban in a cell to reduce inventory by $220000 while maintaining 100% On Time Deliveryo Leading a six-sigma project to reduce the scrap and rework costs in the plant by 35%o Created systems for Visual Factory to reflect weekly metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costo Implementing Kanban across the plant to reduce Work in Process Inventoryo Creating and delivered training modules for Lean Manufacturing tools and Problem Solving methods Show less

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  PCI Pharma Services

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Acting Operations Manager

    Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Operations Supervisor

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Continuous Improvement Lead

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
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  BD

  Nov 2018 - now

  • Global Procurement Manager

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Continuous Improvement Leader

    Nov 2018 - Aug 2020