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Chakradhar Pedanayuni

Lansing,USA

Summary

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering professional with robust field experience in quality assurance, testing, and equipment maintenance within the steel and automotive industries. Proven ability to support and execute destructive testing, root cause analysis, and facility-level process improvements. Skilled in handling electrical and mechanical systems, performing failure analysis, and maintaining test infrastructure. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Python, SolidWorks, and statistical tools like Minitab. Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, off-grid environments, committed to supporting innovative testing for cutting-edge battery and energy systems.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Engineer

Vayan Group
Lansing, USA
04.2025 - Current
  • Implemented quality control systems, increasing product quality by 10%.
  • Conducted inspections that identified five critical defects, decreasing defective products by 15%.
  • Implemented quality control systems and led root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA), improving process capability and ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.Utilized statistical analysis to identify patterns, enhancing efficiency by 25%. And I performed the IATF 16949 standard.

Manufacturing Engineer

Samkrg Piston
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led process improvements using Kaizen, SPC, and FMEA, reducing scrap by 12% and improving safety. Skilled in AutoCAD, Minitab, and ISO 9001 compliance.
  • Optimized piston manufacturing processes by implementing lean principles and conducting root cause analysis using tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis, resulting in a 10% reduction in production defects.

Quality Control Engineer

Samkrg Pistons and Rings Limited
Srikakulam
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducted regular audits to meet ISO 9001 standards.
  • Built Quality Control systems enhancing supplier and vendor quality.
  • Collaborated on RCA projects, directly improving manufacturing processes.

Quality Engineer

RINL Steel Plant
Vishakapatnam, India
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conducted failure analysis on steel components under stress conditions.
  • Developed statistical analysis tools to proactively address quality risks.
  • Assisted in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Supply Chain Analyst Intern

Vizag Steel Plant
VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed procedures for managing returns and exchanges of products sourced from suppliers.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors by establishing contact points and resolving issues quickly.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
05.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India
01.2022

Skills

  • Data analytics
  • Quality management systems
  • Regression testing
  • Minitab and Simulations
  • SAP systems
  • Python
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • 5S Methodology
  • Six Sigma knowledge
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Root cause analysis
  • IATF 16949 and ISO 9000
  • Statistical analysis
  • FMEA and CAPA
  • ERP systems
  • NLP

Certification

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (Knowledge Level)
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep.
  • Kennesaw State University Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
  • Application of Non-destructive Testing in Industrial Sectors.

Note

Available for relocation and dedicated to supporting on-site operations at remote testing locations.

Projects

  • Catapult Performance Optimization, Conducted mechanical abuse tests by varying release angles and bungee positions. Utilized 3D printing and simulations for iterative design improvements.
  • Retractable Stopper Lift/Lower Problem, Solved industrial mechanical failures using DMAIC methodologies.
  • Warehouse Location Problem for Amazon, Optimized supply chain strategy using forecasting models and inventory tracking.
  • BAJA Vehicle Design Using SolidWorks, Designed and modeled a high-performance BAJA vehicle steering system for competition.
  • Simulation on McDonald's Service Systems, Modeled service system simulations to optimize customer throughput.

Timeline

Quality Engineer

Vayan Group
04.2025 - Current

Manufacturing Engineer

Samkrg Piston
06.2021 - 01.2022

Quality Control Engineer

Samkrg Pistons and Rings Limited
12.2020 - 06.2021

Quality Engineer

RINL Steel Plant
05.2020 - 11.2020

Supply Chain Analyst Intern

Vizag Steel Plant
07.2019 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Lovely Professional University

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