PUJAN TEJANI
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Engineer and Project Manager with over 14 years of experience in manufacturing, capital projects, process improvement, and automation. Proven success in leading multi-million-dollar industrial projects and cross-functional teams while effectively implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies to achieve operational excellence. Committed to leveraging engineering leadership and project management skills to drive organizational growth and innovation. A proactive approach to problem-solving ensures delivery of high-quality results in dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager – Industrial Projects
Progressive AE
Charlotte, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Manage complex industrial capital projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
- Oversee engineering design, procurement, and construction for facilities, utilities, and production systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery aligns with scope, quality, safety, and cost requirements.
- Lead client communications, project risk management, and reporting to senior leadership.
- Mentor junior engineers and project coordinators in best practices and project controls.
Engineering Team Leader
Coroplast Tape
Rock Hill, SC
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (Rock Hill, SC – German HQ)
- Led a team of 6 (3 engineers, 3 automation technicians) supporting robotics, Siemens controls, and automation systems.
- Managed €10MM+ engineering projects, including capital equipment installation, plant layout redesign, and robotics integration.
- Directed troubleshooting using 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, PFMEA/DFMEA, and Stage-Gate process.
- Collaborated with German global engineering teams on machine development and product launches.
- Increased plant productivity by implementing automation improvements and downtime reduction strategies.
Sr. Process Engineering Lead / Project Manager (Corporate Engineer)
Owens Corning
Gastonia, NC
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Delivered $1.1MM annual productivity improvements across nonwoven facilities.
- Managed $20MM+ capital projects, including process system upgrades and new production lines.
- Provided process design and technical support for U.S. nonwoven facilities.
- Developed PFMEA, process mapping, and Six Sigma improvement systems.
- Led TPM initiatives as EM pillar leader; NFPA and ASME trained.
- Oversaw wastewater treatment upgrades and piping system redesign in AutoCAD.
Process/Environmental Engineer
Long Falls Paperboard / Neenah Paper
VT
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Directed facility environmental compliance and boiler operations with 2 direct reports.
- Led Kaizen and Six Sigma projects to improve energy and process efficiency.
- Managed productivity and quality projects (e.g., refiner upgrade, chemistry optimization).
- Supported union–management coordination for operations.
Process/Environmental Engineer
Cascades Tissue Group
PA
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed 13 direct reports in fiber plant operations, scheduling, and productivity initiatives.
- Reduced water system cost by $200k annually and chemistry cost by $35k.
- Served as site safety lead, developing new safety reporting systems and training programs.
- Implemented PFMEA for paper machines and supported ISO compliance.
Operations Engineer / Quality Engineer
Marchem Northeast Inc
PA
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Promoted to Operations Engineer; supervised 18 employees in daily production and compliance.
- Reduced raw material costs through vendor negotiations and process improvements.
- Implemented GMP and ISO 9001/14001 standards; led quality issue resolution.
- Initiated Lean and 5S projects improving production efficiency.
Planning Engineer / Industrial Engineer Intern
IntolCast Pvt. Ltd. / Mahindra Gears & Transmission Pvt. Ltd.
India
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Applied JIT and MRP techniques for casting production flow optimization.
- Reduced rejection rates and improved injection molding die design using AutoCAD.
- Conducted time studies and lean projects to improve gear manufacturing productivity.
Education
M.S. - Engineering Management
Wilkes University
01.2014
B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Saurashtra University
01.2010
Skills
- Manufacturing & Process: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, Kaizen, 6S, Ergonomics, Time Study, DMAIC, PDCA, PFMEA, DFMEA, Ishikawa Diagram, 5 Whys, TPM, Stage-Gate, MOC, Gantt Charts, Project Scheduling, Process Mapping, NFPA/ASME Standards
- Control & Design Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk Revit, Inventor, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, DeltaV, Ignition, SAP, iGrafx
- Project & Operations Management: Capital Projects, Productivity Improvements, Construction Management, Risk Management, Budgeting & Cost Control, Safety Leadership, Environmental Compliance, Team Leadership & Training
Websites
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Senior Project Manager – Industrial Projects
Progressive AE
01.2025 - Current
Engineering Team Leader
Coroplast Tape
03.2023 - 01.2025
Sr. Process Engineering Lead / Project Manager (Corporate Engineer)
Owens Corning
07.2019 - 03.2023
Process/Environmental Engineer
Long Falls Paperboard / Neenah Paper
07.2017 - 07.2019
Process/Environmental Engineer
Cascades Tissue Group
08.2013 - 06.2017
Operations Engineer / Quality Engineer
Marchem Northeast Inc
04.2011 - 08.2013
Planning Engineer / Industrial Engineer Intern
IntolCast Pvt. Ltd. / Mahindra Gears & Transmission Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2011
B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Saurashtra University
M.S. - Engineering Management
Wilkes University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
US Citizen | Open to 70% travel | Competitive Salary