Nikhil Thakur

Consultant Project Manager, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Group at Design Systems, Inc.

Role
Project Manager, Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Group at Design Systems, Inc.
Location
Royal Oak, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Nikhil Thakur

Experienced Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering professional with experience in automotive, construction and petroleum industry.

Experience

  1. Project Manager, Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Group

    Design Systems, Inc.

    Jun 2016 — Present

    Current Project: DT MCA/STLA 2024/2025 Stellantis LaunchPast Projects : 2021 WL (Jeep Grand Cherokee) launch at FCA D2AP 2020 PSU (Penta Star Upgrade Engine) Launch at FCA Mack Engine Plant 17 KL & 19 KL (Jeep Cherokee) Launch at FCA Belvidere Assembly plant Client : Stellantis• Implemented and managed large capital material handling projects ($1mil-$30mil) for new vehicle launches.• Managed the design, development and execution of various automated material handling systems like AGC systems, ASRS’s, drive by systems, MIR robots, Engine kitting. Cost savings of 2-3 operators per day on average per project,$250k-$600k per year.• Eliminated external small lot building by identifying space, engineered layouts, executed installation and transfer of material, assisted in hourly and salaried training efforts and risk mitigation activities leading to a savings of $3mil per year.• Develop and implement Material Flow, Manpower/warehouse Analysis, Storage Analysis, PFEP, Lineside Display/ Workplace Layout, Kitting and Sequencing, Facility Planning and equipment for the entire logistics department.• Developed/maintained material handling equipment inventory for the program, procured and installed.• Maintained critical categories, milestone dates and equipment delivery timing throughout the program.• Reviewed all station layouts and approved application of facilities and equipment.• Coordinated all equipment and facilities installation and extraction activities (daily schedule, manpower required, contractor coordination).• Prepared Bid Specs for Installation of equipment and all non-standard/non-blanket equipment.• Construct & maintain F&E budget forecast and actual and provide monthly updates to Senior Managers.• Coordinate with all the stakeholders and obtain plant safety, quality, production, maintenance, packaging and ergonomics buy-off on all new equipment and material processes.

Education

  • Wayne State University

    Master's degree, Industrial Engineering

    2014 — 2016

  • Wayne State University

    Masters Degree, Industrial Engineering

    2014 — 2016

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