SRIKAR VAJROJU
******.*********@*****.*** 607-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikar-vajroju-418a3019b/ EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, GPA-3.3/4.0 May 2024
Relevant Coursework: Stochastic Simulation, Lean Engineering, Engineering Data Analysis, Supply Chain Optimization. VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, GPA- 8.3/10 September 2020
Relevant Coursework: Computational Methods, Unconventional Machining Processes, Industrial Engineering and Management.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Manufacturing & Quality Tools: Six Sigma (Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, PFMEA, SPC, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D Problem Solving, Process Manuals, Time Studies, Line Balancing, Workflow Design, Ergonomics, Supplier Control, Process Optimization
Software & Tools: SAP, CATIA, SolidWorks, CAD/CAM, Simio, ANSYS, Visio, IDEF0, MATLAB, VSM, Inventory Management, Logistics, and Warehouse Management.
Programming & Data Analysis: Python, R-Language, SQL, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Tableau, MATLAB. WORK EXPERIENCE
SDC MANUFACTURING PRIVATE LIMITED – Industrial Engineer Oct 2020 – Dec 2021
Facilitated cross-functional PFMEA workshops to identify critical failure points and implemented preventive controls; integrated output with APQP documentation for PPAP packages, significantly improving supplier performance tracking and compliance.
Implemented Lean Six Sigma strategies and time-motion studies to optimize line balancing and eliminate bottlenecks; performed statistical process control (SPC) to monitor process health, enabling a 15% defect reduction.
Led quality documentation standardization efforts across three production lines including control plan development, QMS alignment, supplier scorecard integration, and CAPA database design, supporting traceability and ISO audit readiness. POLMOR STEEL PRIVATE LIMITED - Quality and manufacturing Intern May 2019 – Dec 2019
Developed and implemented a comprehensive SPC-based inspection framework including control charts, process capability analysis, and real-time monitoring dashboards, which increased first-pass yield by 25% and improved audit readiness for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliance.
Performed root cause analysis (RCA), 8D problem solving, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for recurring weld and dimensional issues; aligned findings with PFMEA reports and documented results in the QMS for traceability.
Standardized visual inspection protocols, created process manuals, and collaborated with supplier quality teams to improve incoming material quality; reduced rework by 30% and streamlined internal audit preparation across three departments. HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED - Industrial Intern May 2018 – Dec 2018
Assisted in developing ISO 9001-aligned quality checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inspection of aerospace cooling system components.
Executed CFD simulations and used ANSYS results for validation of design modifications, contributing to reduced deviation rates and improved compliance with quality benchmarks.
Created documentation templates and supported onboarding manuals for process repeatability and quality consistency. PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Optimization of Production Planning and Distributive Decisions, Texas A&M Feb 2023 – May 2023
Built linear programming models in Python to optimize production schedules and balance distribution loads across shifts and facilities.
Conducted FMEA to prioritize risks related to labor shifts, machine downtime, and transportation delays, improving schedule robustness.
Developed performance dashboards in Excel to track throughput, on-time delivery, and cycle time, increasing decision-making accuracy by 20%.
Optimization of CNC Material Staging and Inventory Management, Texas A&M Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
Designed a predictive buffer stock and replenishment system using Python and Excel, reducing CNC machine material shortages by 25% and downtime by 30%.
Applied Lean Manufacturing and ISO 13485-compliant QMS principles to restructure staging workflows, improving process reliability and equipment utilization by 18%.
Used SPC techniques including control charts and process capability indices to monitor inventory variability and enhance material traceability.
Electric Solar Vehicle Championship, VNR Vignana Jyothi Aug 2017 – April 2018
Led a 15-member interdisciplinary team to design, manufacture, and test a solar-powered vehicle for a national-level engineering competition.
Designed and validated a braking system using CATIA, SolidWorks, and ANSYS and performed PFMEA to reduce subsystem failure risk.
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Lean manufacturing.