Pankaj Kaushik

About Pankaj Kaushik

Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with over 5 years of experience in optimizing production processes, focusing on efficiency, quality assurance, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Proven success in process design, process validation, and leading cross-functional teams to launch new products in the automotive and Manufacturing industries. Skilled in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) for production planning, resource allocation, and material management. Adept at continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost-saving initiatives in high-pressure manufacturing environments.CORE COMPETENCIES:• Process Improvement: Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement• Manufacturing Process Development: Process Design, Process Validation, Tooling & Fixture Design, Material Flow Optimization• Quality Assurance & Control: FMEA, DOE, CAPA, Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001 Standards, Statistical Process Control (SPC)• Technical Tools & Software: CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo), SAP, Oracle, MATLAB Simulink, Minitab, MS Excel, GD & T (ASME Y14.5M)• Project Management: New Product Introduction (NPI), Process Documentation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Planning, Scheduling, Execution• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): ANSYS, Abaqus for Stress and Thermal Analysis• Thermodynamics & Fluid Dynamics: HVAC, Heat Transfer, Fluid Systems• Material Science: Understanding Material Properties, Selection, and Testing• Product Design & Development: Designing and Prototyping Parts and Systems• Manufacturing Processes: CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Additive Manufacturing• Simulation & Modeling Tools: MATLAB/Simulink for Mechanical System Modeling• Robotics & Automation: Basic Robotic Programming and Automation Systems• Maintenance Engineering: Predictive Maintenance and System Reliability• Problem-Solving: Analytical Skills for Troubleshooting Design and Manufacturing Issues• Operations Research: Optimization, Linear Programming, and Statistics• Time & Motion Study: Conducting Time Studies and Improving Workflows• Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Logistics, Process Flow Analysis• Facility Layout Design: Space Optimization for Efficient Workflow and Safety• Data Analysis: Proficiency in Excel, Minitab, Python• Quality Management Systems: ISO Standards, Quality Audits, Root Cause Analysis• Ergonomics & Safety: Implementing Ergonomic Principles in Workstation Design• Production Planning & Scheduling: Manufacturing Planning Tools• Cost Analysis & Reduction: Process Optimization for Cost Savings

Experience

1. Quality Engineer

   Stellantis

   Jun 2025 — Present · Kokomo, IN, US

   Supporting the development and maintenance of Quality Systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment to ensure compliance with product and process quality standards.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to perform equipment and gauge qualification, risk assessments, and dimensional capability analysis.• Using GD & T, SPC, and standards to drive continuous improvement and maintain world-class manufacturing practices

Education

• Kurukshetra University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

• Purdue University Fort Wayne

  Master of Science, Industrial Engineering/ Manufacturing Technology