John Saldanha
Production Engineer Co-op @Toyota North America
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WORK HISTORY
Production Engineer Co-op @Toyota North America
Buffalo, WV, US
Designed and developed weldment, sheet metal, and standard sub-assemblies using CAD software, applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize structural integrity, and ease of manufacturing.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, improving cycle times and minimizing defects in production workflows.Leveraged Toyota Production System (TPS) tools including Kaizen, Yokoten, and Toyota Business Practices (TBP) to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and enhance process standardization.Played an active role in the Toyota Gazoo Racing team, attending events at Pittrace and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, applying engineering skills in a fast-paced, competitive motorsports environment.Supported supplier collaboration and quality assurance processes to maintain Toyota’s rigorous standards for durability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
ABOUT JOHN SALDANHA
Process Engineering Co-op @ Toyota (TMMWV) | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Student @ West Virginia University | Undergraduate Research Assistant in Sensor Fabrication and Testing @ West Virginia University
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