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Kunal Gaikwad

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Industrial Engineer driving process improvements, uptime, and layout efficiency in high-volume manufacturing.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a manufacturing or operations role focused on continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, measurable uptime and efficiency gains, and opportunities to apply Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven tools.

I am an Industrial Engineer with over four years of hands-on experience improving operations in high-volume manufacturing and process-driven environments. I focus on motion analysis, ergonomic assessment, and process optimization to reduce downtime and increase output.

At General Motors I improved equipment uptime by 18% and reclaimed workspace through AutoCAD layout redesigns, while implementing Excel-QI Macros for simulation and forecasting. I deliver measurable gains in layout efficiency, cycle-time reduction, and labor forecasting.

Previously at Reliance Industries I applied Lean DMAIC methods and Minitab-driven statistical controls to raise Cp/Cpk and reduce cycle transition times, and I created visual training materials that cut onboarding time significantly. I coordinate cross-functional teams to prioritize improvements and sustain results.

I bring strong technical capability in Excel automation, Minitab, QI Macros, AutoCAD and ERP systems, combined with Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt) and ergonomic best practices, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GM
Current

Industrial Engineer

General Motors

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Performed motion analysis and process optimizations across robotic weld stations to increase equipment uptime by 18% and redesigned assembly layout to improve travel efficiency by 25%, reclaiming workspace and boosting shift production targets by 14%.

RL

Associate Industrial Engineer

Reliance Industries Ltd

May 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Executed Lean DMAIC projects in high-volume petrochemical packaging to reduce cycle transition time by 9%, improved Cp/Cpk from 1.14 to 1.33 using Minitab, and cut redundant flow paths by 21% to synchronize pull readiness.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University Northwest logoPN

Purdue University Northwest

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology focusing on manufacturing process optimization, ergonomics, and data-driven production improvements.

Savitribai Phule Pune University logoSU

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with coursework and projects related to production systems, experiments, and Lean improvement methodologies.

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