Ketan Pardeshi
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record at Magna Seating, specializing in advanced conveyance systems and lean manufacturing. Expert in AutoCAD and PFMEA, I drive continuous improvement and optimize production efficiency. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, I excel in fostering collaboration and achieving aggressive production goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Magna Seating
Auburn Hills, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of advanced conveyance and material handling systems (AMR) for production lines.
- Led cross-functional teams in the concept-to-commissioning phase of floor and overhead conveyor systems, AGVs, and automated racking, ensuring alignment with Magna's aggressive production goals.
- Developed and implemented MOST time studies to optimize headcount for the production line.
- Owned equipment specifications, created SOWs, led design reviews, and supported on-site installation and commissioning of conveyance and equipment hardware.
- Partnered with industrial design, controls, and automation teams to deliver ergonomic, high-throughput workstations, supporting new product introductions (NPIs).
- Evaluated and implemented cost-effective part presentation and packing solutions, reducing line-side inventory footprint, and improving operator efficiency.
- Conducted process verification, PFMEA risk assessments, driving continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing principles across high-volume lines.
- Utilized CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) to model dynamic workflows, validate equipment layouts, and reduce cycle times.
Operations Associate
Insight
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.
- Organized the warehouse layout to optimize space utilization and streamline operations.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Mitigated warehouse flow down time, ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
Project Coordinator
Atco Industries
Sterling Heights, MI
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Introduced innovative products and processes from prototype to full-scale production.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
- Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
Graduate Research Assistant
Kettering University
Flint, MI
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Analyzed how much wasted space they have and created CAD layouts with efficient spacing.
- Assembly cell improvement using KAIZEN, 5S, Pareto, CONWIP, and PDCA.
- Effective analysis of failure to determine root cause and implemented corrective action plan for improvement.
- Analyzed current performance metrics and Improved key parameters by supporting LEAN methodology.
- Created standardized work instruction for Inventory Management and Purchasing.
Intern
Lear
Nashik, MH
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Facilitated and enhanced company operations by handling all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement, logistics, and recordkeeping.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
Operations Intern
Mahindra
Nashik, MH
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Implemented Value stream map: Lead time reduction: 7%.
- Reduced production incidents rate by 200%.
- Used Six Sigma to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the production process.
- Reduced production time by 2% by suggesting the use of hoists in critical areas to operators lift heavy bags of materials into the hoppers.
Education
PhD - Business, Strategy Management
University of Cumberland
Willisburg, KY06.2025
MS - Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering
Kettering University
Flint, MI03.2020
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
India03.2017
Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- DFM/DFA
- Basic MOST
- PFMEA
- Line Balancing
- NPI Integration
- Google PM
- SAP
- MS Office
- Tableau
- MS Teams
- Bricks CAD
Certification
- BASIC MOST (Accenture)
- Operations Management
- Project Management (Google)
- Electrical Safe Working Practices - NFPA 70E
- Excel Skills for Business Essentials
- Python
- SAP ERP
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Magna Seating
07.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator
Atco Industries
01.2021 - 06.2021
Operations Associate
Insight
08.2020 - 12.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Kettering University
09.2018 - 03.2020
Intern
Lear
06.2016 - 08.2018
Operations Intern
Mahindra
04.2013 - 06.2014
PhD - Business, Strategy Management
University of Cumberland
MS - Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering
Kettering University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Pune University
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