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NAKSHATRA GAIKWAD

Pune

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with experience in the FMCG and Manufacturing sectors, focusing on Utilities, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement. Actively driving digitalization initiatives and Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) framework. Dedicated to process optimization, team success, and fostering a growth mindset.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

MLE - Engineering

Mars
06.2024 - Current

Intern - Supply

Mars
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with the Maintenance team to assess challenges in Preventive Maintenance checklist and data capture.
  • Led digitalization of PM checklists using Cryotos CMMS, categorizing them based on frequency (Periodic, Quarterly, Half-Yearly, Annually) and integrating a flagging system to highlight missed entries, effectively addressing a key audit observation.
  • Explored and implemented functionality in Cryotos to trigger checklists automatically based on the PM schedule set by the Maintenance Planner, streamlining execution and compliance.
  • Digitized the Breakdown Analysis (BDA) card using POKA, to enhancing traceability and streamline failure documentation.
  • Gained exposure to Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) framework, with focused learning on the PM (Progressive Maintenance) pillar and its role in operational efficiency.
  • Concurrently worked on a major academic project: Modal Analysis of Accelerometer Housing and Vibrational Analysis using ADXL 335 accelerometer, for vibration data acquisition and analysis.

Intern

Sandvik Coromant
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Gained comprehensive exposure to key departments including Tooling Cartridge Center (TCC), Standard Tools, Special Tools, Inserts, Production Control, and Quality Assurance.
  • Analyzed and calculated Overall Operational Efficiency (OOE) of 5-axis CNC machines to identify performance gaps.
  • Conducted an assessment of TCC department workflows and practices; identified inefficiencies and proposed actionable solutions for process improvement.
  • Developed foundational knowledge of tool manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering Pune (COEP)
Pune, India
07-2024

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic
Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
12.2021

CLASS X -

West Ashley High School
Charleston SC, USA
12.2018

Skills

  • Progressive Maintenance (MSE)

  • E&T (MSE)

  • Microsoft Power BI

  • Data Analysis

  • Ansys Workbench

  • Solidworks

  • Autocad

  • Arduino IDE

  • Team Coordination & Management

  • Vetting

  • Mechanical Engineering

Languages

Spanish
Hindi
Marathi
English

Extra-Curricular Activities

TechnoCHILL technical quiz competition, Placed 2nd, 02/01/23 Project EXPO, Placed 3rd for the presentation and demonstration of the Fire-fighting Robot, 06/01/21

Competitions

  • TechnoCHILL - HVAC&R Quiz Competition, 02/01/23
  • VEX Robotics, 06/01/18
  • Storm The Citadel Trebuchet Competition, 02/01/18
  • Odyssey of the Mind, 05/01/16
  • QUEST - Science Bowl, 02/01/16

Awards

  • Runners Ups at the State Level Competition
  • Winners of the design award
  • Overall 1st position
  • 2nd Place for the most accurate catapult
  • 1st Place for the longest range catapult
  • Came in 2nd place for my essay about the topic 'Lead By Example - Reality or Fiction'
  • Member of NHS | The National Honor Society, 05/01/18
  • Runner Ups | VEX Robotics, 05/01/18
  • Storm The Citadel Trebuchet Competition, 02/01/18
  • 2nd Place - Optimist Essay Writing Competition, 06/01/16
  • South Carolina Junior Scholar, 05/01/16
  • South Carolina Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament Second Place, 03/01/16

Positions Of Responsibility

  • TEDxCOEP, Curation Coordinator, 03/01/23 - Present, Contacting the speakers and vetting and editing their speeches according to the TEDx guidelines.
  • COEP Blogs, Management Head, 05/01/22 - Present, Overseeing the overall functioning of the club, ensuring deadlines are met and blogs are published on various platforms., Proofreading, editing, and publishing all blogs.

Timeline

MLE - Engineering

Mars
06.2024 - Current

Intern - Supply

Mars
01.2024 - 06.2024

Intern

Sandvik Coromant
05.2023 - 07.2023

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering Pune (COEP)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic

CLASS X -

West Ashley High School

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