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Niharika Vedire

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Quality Engineer Intern with practical experience in Lean Six Sigma and data analysis. Achieved a 20% reduction in errors through process consistency improvements. Proficient in Minitab and Excel, contributing to collaborative efforts that promote continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Engineer Intern

Amery Technologies
Phoenix, PHX
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Led Lean initiatives by applying 5S, Kaizen, Visual Controls, and Value Stream Mapping to improve operational efficiency and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Streamlined documentation and performance tracking processes, reducing errors by 20% and developing key metrics to support productivity KPIs and cost-saving measures.
  • Conducted time studies and capacity analysis using Microsoft Excel to identify equipment inefficiencies and eliminate waste through Lean manufacturing tools

Maintenance Engineer Intern

JK Tyre and Industries
Madra, India
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Identified production bottlenecks and proposed data-driven strategies for improvement.Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supported quality inspections by testing steel pipe products and documenting results.Analyzed quality issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.
  • Assessed shop floor systems to optimize value-added activities and address design challenges.Facilitated Kaizen events, achieving a 20% reduction in daily machine breakdowns.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

N S Engineering Company Pvt LTD
Hyderabad, India
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Drove operational efficiency by implementing 5S, Kaizen, visual controls, and value stream mapping. Fostered a continuous improvement culture through leadership of Lean initiatives across departments.
  • Streamlined documentation and performance tracking, achieving a 20 % reduction in errors. Developed metrics to support productivity KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Conducted time studies and capacity analysis using Microsoft Excel for equipment inefficiency identification. Eliminated operational waste utilizing Lean manufacturing tools.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
12-2025

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

CVR college of engineering - JNTU
India
04.2020

Skills

  • Minitab and Microsoft Excel
  • Solver and VBA
  • SAP ERP and MRP
  • SolidWorks and Panther
  • PARC View and LMS
  • Gauge R & R
  • Process capability analysis
  • PPAP and 8D methodologies
  • 5 Whys and Lean quality tools
  • FMEA and fishbone diagrams
  • Inspection sampling plans
  • Kaizen and VSM techniques
  • Kanban systems
  • OSHA safety compliance
  • ISO 9001 standards
  • Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Quality management foundations
  • Process improvement
  • Project management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data analysis
  • Computer-aided design

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Foundations
  • Quality Management Foundations

Projects

Conducted market research and supplier vetting for eco-friendly NSE products and proposed AI-powered chatbox implementation to reduce costs, enhance response times, and boost 24/7 customer support.

Research Paper

Evaluated Digital Twin Technology for urban resilience in Canada, highlighting its ROI, scalability, and real-time data integration for infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and sustainable urban development.

Timeline

Quality Engineer Intern

Amery Technologies
04.2023 - 07.2024

Maintenance Engineer Intern

JK Tyre and Industries
03.2021 - 03.2023

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

N S Engineering Company Pvt LTD
06.2020 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management

Cumberland University

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

CVR college of engineering - JNTU