Jaden Criss
@jadencriss
Process engineer optimizing EV and automotive manufacturing performance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a process engineer with experience driving efficiency, quality, and innovation across automotive and EV manufacturing. I apply Lean Six Sigma, TPM, DOE, and digital solutions—like robotics, IIoT, and digital twins—to reduce cycle times, improve throughput, and enable predictive maintenance.
I have led APQP/PPAP, FMEA, ISO compliance, supplier audits, and sustainability projects, delivering measurable gains in productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. I partner with design, R&D, and operations to implement DFMA, ergonomic improvements, and analytics-driven dashboards that accelerate ramp-up and improve product quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LMStreamlined EV battery module assembly and deployed cobots/AGVs and digital twins, reducing takt time 19%, labor inefficiency 21%, and unexpected downtime 23% while cutting defect escape rates 17%.
Process Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra
Apr 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Optimized automotive assembly lines with DMAIC, PFMEA and SPC to improve throughput 22%, reduce cycle time 18%, and cut recurring quality issues 35% while enabling predictive maintenance and Cp/Cpk >1.33.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CNCalifornia State University, Northridge
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering Management
2023 - 2025
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Management focusing on process improvement, manufacturing systems, and analytics.
Mahatma Gandhi University (MVSR University)
Bachelor of Technology, Automobile Engineering
2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Technology in Automobile Engineering with coursework and projects related to automotive systems and manufacturing processes.
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