Pankaj Yadav

Manufacturing Specialist (Npi) @Axis Lighting

Montreal, QC, CA

Driving successful pilot runs and full-scale product launches (NPI), while orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across Design, Engineering, Quality, and Production from concept to mass production.Streamlining production processes, layouts, and workflows to boost operational efficiency, enhance safety standards, and elevate product quality.Engineering precision jigs, tooling, and fixtures that cut setup time and expand manufacturing capabilities across diverse product lines.Executing FMEA and PFMEA to uncover potential risks, deploy corrective actions, and fortify product and process reliability.Leading root cause investigations of quality issues and resolving non-conformances to maximize first-pass yield and minimize rework.Conducting time studies and feasibility analyses to establish accurate standard times, eliminate inefficiencies, and inform strategic make-or-buy decisions.Championing kaizen initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, product quality, and equipment utilization.Creating and updating robust process documentation—including process charts, work instructions, and cell configurations—to ensure consistent and standardized manufacturing practices.Mentoring and coaching production teams in one-piece flow techniques to optimize productivity and reduce ergonomic strain.Collaborating with shipping and engineering teams to design innovative packaging solutions for both single components and complex assemblies.Overseeing process quality control systems to guarantee all outgoing products meet rigorous specifications and customer expectations.

Concordia University

Master's degree