Project Engineering, Quality, Analytics, Problem Solving, Ergonomics

Abhijeet Govind Kale

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OBJECTIVE

Devote myself to the offered position to effectively analyze the drivers behind new technologies and reliable models to

maximize the advantages from this opportunity for the organization.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering Wayne State University, Detroit (8/2014 – 5/2016) CGPA: 3.33/4

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Manipal University, India (7/2010 – 5/2014) CGPA: 7.2/10

RELATED COURSEWORK, LABORATORY AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Courses Completed/Taken: Deterministic Optimization, Applied Statistics, Production Systems, Quality Systems

Software and Applications: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, ProE, Ansys, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Google Drive.

Professional Memberships: Society of Automotive Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers

Skills: Quality, Analytics, Problem Solving, Ergonomics, Project Management, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Process

Improvement, 8-D, Control Charts, House of Quality, Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Multi -tasking.

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Internships

1.

Internship at Varroc Polymers Pvt. Ltd. June 2012

Executed the process of sorting the products for inspection. Determined the defects in the end product. Analyzed

the root causes of the defect and suggested the preventive measures for the same.

Internship at Thinklabs SINE,IITB. June 2011

Executed a project of building a burglar alarm using Embedded Systems.

Academic Project

2.

Feasibility Study of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Block Industry January 2014- May 2014

Lead team of 3 students by formulating the problem statement and made sure the project was completed as per the

timeline decided by the team received a 9/10 grade point.

Other Projects

3.

Time Study – Course Reserve Process Purdy Library, Wayne State University 2015 (Ongoing)

Analyzed the functioning of the course reserve system and found several defective areas.

Process Improvement – Shipping of Dangerous Goods, Office of Environmental Health 2015 (Ongoing)

Executing a plan to design a new web based system to replace the old system of shipping dangerous goods.

Wayne State Motorsports - SAE Formula Hybrid Business Development Manager 2014 (Ongoing)

Analyze the data from past events and suggest designs for the current team.

AeroMIT – Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University June 2011- June 2012

Procured Logistics and handled the documentation of the team.

GRADUATE LEVEL LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

SAE International Wayne State University Collegiate Chapter Program Chair 2014 (ongoing)

Engineering Student Faculty Board Representative for Institute of Industrial Engineers. 2014 (ongoing)

TedXWayneStateU Executive Chair 2014(ongoing)

Attended several conferences, participated in a number of events and volunteered for various community events.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant at Office of Environmental Health and Safety 2014 (ongoing)

1.

Receptionist and help with day to day office needs.

Learnt the American office etiquettes and work ethics.

25th March 2015

SAE Student Engineer Day – General Motors Power Train World Head Quarters

2.

Experienced the work environment at General Motors

Grasped over Excel Tool Sets, Value Stream Mapping, Ergonomic tools and Industry Experience.

GRADUATE LEVEL LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Leadership

1.

SAE International Wayne State University Collegiate Chapter Program Chair 2014 (ongoing)

Built the constitution for the chapter. Analyze the requirements of the students, and organize events

Engineering Student Faculty Board Representative for Institute of Industrial Engineers. 2014 (ongoing)

Liaison between the chapter and the College of Engineering.

Participation

2.

Warriors for Leadership Conference, Wayne State University.

TEDxWayneStateU Executive Committee Chair, Wayne State University.

Aim Higher Leadership conference, Wayne State University.

Volunteer

3.

Ronald Mc. Donald House – Community event by Institute of Industrial Engineers

Encouraged High school students to take up Engineering in future on their visit to Wayne State University.

Meridian Winter Blast 2015 presented my Quicken Loans.

UNDER GRADUATE LEVEL LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Achievement

1.

Founder and President of Club Leaders of Tomorrow 2012. This Club undertakes all events and workshops

pertaining to national politics and International Relations. (Example: Youth Parliaments, Moot Courts, Model United

Nations etc.). This club was founded with a vision to develop oratory skills, general knowledge and team building

skills.

Leadership

2.

Techtatva (Annual Technical Festival of Manipal Institute of Technology)

Started as an organizer, got promoted and ended as the Co -Category (Co-Chief) Head for the automotive wing of

the festival, managing a team of approximately 50 students.

Learnt how to formulate problem statements, build prototypes for a large scale participation

Revels (Annual Cultural Festival of Manipal Institute of Technology)

Started as volunteer, and ended as the Category Head (Chief) for the concerts wing of the festival, managing a team

of approximately 75 students.

Learnt how to manage large finances, handle issues diplomatically and how to resolve disputes amicably.

Developed a strong foresight in planning.

Society for Automotive Engineers Manipal Collegiate Chapter Secretory

Represented the chapter on a regional level. Served as the secretory of the chapter for 2 years and raised the

reputation many fold by planning, budgeting, organizing minimum 2 seminars, 4 workshops, and 4 events

annually.

3. Participation

Volunteering activities, participation in multiple technical, social and cultural events.

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