Manjima Pratihar
Austin,Texas
Summary
Engineering Management graduate with experience driving program and product operations, building centralized reporting systems, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Skilled in KPI tracking, ROI measurement, and executive reporting to translate complex data into actionable investment insights. Adept at process improvement, stakeholder alignment, and change management, with a strong foundation in analytics, dashboards, and strategic decision support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering & Property Services Co-op – Strategy & Business Division
Johnson & Johnson
08.2025 - Current
- Drove cross-functional discussions and coordinated 4 enterprise-level initiatives across 9 global workstreams, ensuring alignment on schedules, deliverables, and governance activities.
- Designed and automated 5 Smartsheet dashboards/workflows used by 30+ stakeholders weekly, improving KPI visibility and reducing reporting cycle time.
- Led reporting efforts by preparing and presenting weekly updates to leadership, strengthening transparency and data-driven decision-making.
- Standardized 3 SharePoint/Teams repositories, improving collaboration, knowledge management, and reporting consistency across global teams.
Key Skills Applied: Program & Product Operations • KPI Tracking • Reporting & Dashboard Development (Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint) • Stakeholder Engagement • Process Improvement • Data-Driven Strategy
Manufacturing Support Engineer / Failure Investigation Engineer
Cepheid
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Conducted DOE testing in lab environment to validate products against health standards and regulatory requirements.
- Performed root cause analysis and testing on non-conforming lots to drive corrective actions and quality improvements.
- Completed TMV and validation testing, summarizing results for leadership and compliance reporting.
- Led and contributed to process improvement projects leveraging Minitab, SPC.
Mechanical Engineer
Montana Technologies LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created 2D/3D system designs and psychrometric charts in HVAC industry using SolidWorks, MATLAB, and Illustrator.
- Supported R&D for new system development, analyzing thermodynamic performance and building prototypes.
Manufacturing / Design Engineering Co-op
Whirlpool Corporation
01.2020 - 08.2020
- $250k savings through design changes and RCA-driven improvements in refrigeration systems.
- Designed and prototyped parts using Creo and additive manufacturing techniques.
- Managed engineering change notices (ECN/ECR) and BOM updates in SAP and Windchill.
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Siemens Ltd.
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Gained hands-on experience with helical and bevel gears, gear ratios, and cooling systems.
- Observed sales and marketing strategies to understand technical-commercial integration of engineering solutions.
Research Assistant (US Air Force Funded Project)
UTA Research Institute
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched surface energies and failure characteristics of composites to predict material behavior in aerospace applications.
- Conducted adhesive bond manufacturing and surface energy analysis using LabVIEW and Krüss analyzers.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Smartsheet (Dashboards, Workflows, Critical Path)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Root Cause Analysis
- Minitab
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
- Python
- AutoCAD
- FEA (ANSYS)
- SPC Analysis
- SAP
- Systems engineering
Affiliations
- Vice President of Development, Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS Student Chapter)
- Member, Pi Tau Sigma
- Member, Society of Women Engineers
- Member, ASME
- Member, SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt (2021)
- Minitab (2021)
- Automobile Engineering: Vehicle Dynamics (2022)
- Hydraulic Analysis of Non-compressible Fluid (2019)
Timeline
Engineering & Property Services Co-op – Strategy & Business Division
Johnson & Johnson
08.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Support Engineer / Failure Investigation Engineer
Cepheid
12.2021 - 07.2024
Mechanical Engineer
Montana Technologies LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
Manufacturing / Design Engineering Co-op
Whirlpool Corporation
01.2020 - 08.2020
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Siemens Ltd.
12.2019 - 01.2020
Research Assistant (US Air Force Funded Project)
UTA Research Institute
06.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science - Engineering Management
The University of Texas at Austin
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