Dhanushka Dissanayake
@dhanushkadissanayake
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer driving efficiency through data-led process improvements.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer with strong analytical expertise and hands-on experience in process evaluation, inventory management, production planning and product design. I have applied Lean and Six Sigma principles across industrial traineeships and projects, delivering measurable efficiency and quality improvements.
I am experienced with tools including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Simio and R, and have completed industry-focused projects such as production planning systems and efficiency improvements at Hayleys Fibre PLC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority. I collaborate effectively in teams, lead student engineering activities, and am passionate about using data-driven methods to solve operational challenges and enable business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Jul 2023 - Oct 2023 (3 months)
Completed internship developing inventory management systems and assisting with layout planning and usage of engineering drawings, improving store processes and documentation. Supported JCT Electrical Section with data collection and procedures from 2023-07-31 to 2023-10-20.
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer Trainee
Hayleys Fibre PLC
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Contributed to efficiency improvement projects for needled coir plant, executing DMAIC-based studies, time studies and data recording to support quality improvements.
Trainee
Hayleys Fibre PLC
May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)
Performed production planning and scheduling tasks and applied DMAIC and time study methods to support efficiency projects at the Katana plant between 2022-05-23 and 2022-07-29. Contributed to process improvement and data analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UPUniversity of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons), Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
2019 - 2024
Grade: GPA 3.30
Activities and societies: Student affiliate/member roles in engineering societies, project work on manufacturing systems and product design.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons) specialized in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering with a GPA of 3.30 completed in 2024.
Bandarawela Central College
Advanced Level / Ordinary Level, Secondary Education
2010 - 2018
Grade: A in Physics, A in Combined Maths, A in Chemistry; O/L grades include Sinhala A-8 & B-1
Activities and societies: Member of school Science Society, school Volleyball Team, St. John Ambulance.
Completed Advanced Level (Science stream) and Ordinary Level examinations with strong results in Physics, Combined Mathematics and Chemistry.
Sri Devananda Central College, Welimada
Primary Education, Primary Education
2005 - 2009
Completed primary education at Sri Devananda Central College in Welimada.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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