Dhruvak Parikh

Manufacturing Engineer @John Deere

Valley City, ND, US

Optimized production line layouts and work center configurations by applying advanced Industrial Engineering principles, resulting in a 40% reduction in cycle times for seeding equipment assembly across three manufacturing products.• Deploying MPPlanner software to enhance workflow efficiency by 20%, consistently achieving production targets ahead of schedule.• Creating and maintaining 500+ shop floor documents, including SOEs, labor standards, and operator method sheets, to standardize practices across multiple production lines in full alignment with EPDP protocols.• Designed and optimized facility layouts for multiple projects using AutoCAD and CREO, increased floor space utilization by 15% thru strategic equipment placement and workflow enhancements; managing 500+ BOMs in SAP with over 98% configuration accuracy.• Guiding continuous improvement initiatives by implementing Poka-Yoke and other quality control methodologies, significantly reducing defects and enhancing product consistency and process reliability in high-volume production environments.• Leading RCA (Root Cause Analysis) efforts on 10+ recurring quality issues using 5 Whys and 8D; leveraging statistical analysis tools to drive a 40% reduction in rework and improve overall process stability and consistency.• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, and internal quality standards while executing cost-effective improvements that cut operational waste by 22% and saved a big capital annually.

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Science - MS, Engineering/Industrial Management

Dharmsinh Desai univeristy, Nadiad

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering