Neelkumar Patel
Industrial & Mechanical Engineer @ UMass Amherst | Lean Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decisions | Enhancing Efficiency & Operational Excellence
- Role
- Senator - Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department at Umass Amherst Graduate Student Government
- Location
- Amherst, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Neelkumar Patel
Aspiring Industrial & Mechanical Engineer | Process Optimization • Lean Six Sigma • Quality & Systems Engineering | Driving Efficiency & Operational Excellence I’m Neelkumar Patel, an aspiring Industrial & Mechanical Engineer pursuing my M.S. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research at UMass Amherst (Dec 2025). I’m passionate about translating complex technical insights into data-driven, practical solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Professional Experience: At Siemens Energy as a Quality Engineer, I led mechanical testing and GD & T inspections to ensure API 617 & 618 compliance for gas compressors. Drove RCA/CAPA initiatives and Lean process improvements, achieving 99% compliance,+7% throughput, and 20% downtime reduction.At Shreyas Engineering Corporation as a Mechanical Engineer, I resolved production delays and quality issues by implementing EHS programs, conducting time studies & line balancing, and designing automated pinch valves (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo). Delivered a 10% monthly reduction in rework and achieved first-run prototype success. Key Skills: Process Optimisation, Root Cause Analysis & continuous improvement, Agile project management, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Python and automating processes. Innovation & Projects: Designed “Pushpak”, a four-wheel-drive, wheelchair-like electric vehicle to improve mobility and accessibility for individuals with lower-body impairments.Led a Green Building project, applying sun-angle analysis and fibre-reinforced plastic materials to cut cooling energy use by 20%, driving sustainable building design.What drives me: I’m passionate about creating solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency, sustainability, and human well-being. I aspire to grow as an engineer, leading teams to design processes and systems that make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.Feel free to connect with me!
Experience
Senator - Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department
Umass Amherst Graduate Student Government
Sep 2025 — Present · Amherst, MA, US
Education
Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad
Bachelor's degree
2020 — 2023
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master's degree
2024 — 2026
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