Vishal Kanojiya
Luton
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Maintenance Engineer with 4+ years of experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and systems in the pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and system upgrades. Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical packaging processes. Adept at collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Bristol Laboratories Limited
Luton
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee maintenance of 12+ pharmaceutical packaging production lines and 75+ equipment, ensured that products meet all regulatory and quality standards.
- Carried out daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and breakdown maintenance to avoid production disruptions.
- Performed root cause analysis and troubleshooting for process deviations and product quality issues, provided timely solutions to maintain production timelines.
- Managed and oversee the installation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment to ensure it meets all operational and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in creation and maintenance of SOPs, batch records, and qualification protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored all maintenance activities comply with GMP and internal quality standards, maintained accurate maintenance records and documentation for regulatory audits.
- Troubleshooted and resolved mechanical, basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, ensuring minimal production delays.
- Provided training and guidance to junior maintenance staff on best practices, safety protocols, and equipment operations.
- Managed spare part inventory and negotiation with vendors to reduce costs of parts.
- Attended and monitored monthly Gemba walk, making sure Gemba walk is effective, and timely executed for continuous improvement.
Production Technician
LM Manufacturing Pharmaceutical
Northampton
02.2021 - 10.2025
- Managed daily activities logbook and break down documentation.
- Carried out complete tooling change over and set up of machines using continuous improvement approach.
- Assisted in carrying out Calibration and Validation of equipment used in bottle filling machine.
- Maintained and Monitored inventory of tooling change over parts.
- Assisted and coordinated with Service Engineers and Contractors for machine installation and general building maintenance.
- To adhere all activities considering health and safety measures.
- Worked in various departments such as Dispensing, Manufacturing and Packaging departments to fulfil requirements of production needs.
Intern
Larsen & Toubro Power Training Institute
Vadodara, India
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Inspected and monitored condition of bearings by using Ultrasound condition monitoring method.
- Designed helical coil type heat exchanger in SolidWorks and performed simulation in ANSYS before manufacturing physical model.
- Optimised shell and tube type heat exchanger by using Nano-fluid as working fluid and successfully reduced size of heat exchanger and increased thermal efficiency.
- Assisted in implementing a predictive maintenance program using vibration analysis and infrared thermography, improving equipment reliability.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom 01.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Charotar University of Science And Technology
Gujarat, India 04.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
- Corrective and Preventive Action
- LEAN manufacturing
- Equipment Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- Health & Safety Regulations
- CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Equipment Installation
- Qualification and Validation
- GMP Regulatory Compliance
- Solidworks
- Ability to work under pressure
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Captain of a Cricket Team playing in Division 4 county league in Cambridgeshire.
- Outdoor exploration and passionate for Landscape Photography.
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Bristol Laboratories Limited
11.2021 - Current
Production Technician
LM Manufacturing Pharmaceutical
02.2021 - 10.2025
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Hertfordshire
01.2020 - 09.2021
Intern
Larsen & Toubro Power Training Institute
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Charotar University of Science And Technology
04.2015 - 05.2019
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