Kaushik Navaneethan
Staff Material Flow Engineer @ Rivian | Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Material Flow, Warehousing, Logistics, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement.
- Role
- Staff Material Flow Engineer at Rivian
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kaushik Navaneethan
As Staff Material Flow and Supply Chain Engineer at Rivian, I leverage my industrial engineering expertise to optimize production and material flow, driving efficiency and quality across the plant. Proven project manager with a track record of successfully launching multiple products (R1/EDV) by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery using lean principles. I hold a Master\'s degree in Industrial Engineering from University of Houston, where I gained hands-on experience in lean, manufacturing, and data analysis through various projects and internships. In addition, I hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical engineering with strong knowledge in Solidworks, AutoCAD and simulation software. I am also certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and currently pursuing APICS\'s Supply Chain Professional Certification. I am proficient in MS Office, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, and SharePoint, JIRA, confluence, Lucid Chart and I am always open to learning new skills and technologies. I am very focused and result-driven, and I am motivated by Rivian\'s vision of creating a sustainable future for mobility.
Experience
Staff Material Flow Engineer
Apr 2025 — Present · US
Education
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2014 — 2018
University of Houston
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
2019 — 2021
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