Akash Mehta Email & Phone Number

St. Paul, Mn, Us

• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, focusing on strategies to improve plant performance metrics, including productivity, cost efficiency, and sustainability.• Collaborate with the supply chain manager to optimize weekly job scheduling and preventive maintenance, reducing overtime by 15% while consistently meeting production targets.• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes that lead to increased operational efficiency.Achievements:• Introduced a certified bulk flow meter system, leading to the capability for US bulk exports, generating ongoing savings of $1M USD annually without disrupting production schedules.• Pioneered a groundbreaking automation project for mixing and bulk transfer processes, resulting in a 50% increase in mixing capacity.• Successfully implemented a new automated packaging line, adding 4M Kg of packaging line capacity and improving overall production throughput.• Recognized with the North America Supply Chain Excellence Award in 2023 for outstanding contributions to plant success and operational excellence.• Contributed to the plant being awarded the Best Plant of the Year in 2023 due to significant increases in production volume and efficiency.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

• Spearheaded the maintenance department, implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) that streamlined work order processes and improved response times for maintenance issues.• Led the Planned Maintenance (PM) pillar within the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, achieving bronze and silver certifications, thus enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).• Developed training programs for maintenance team members, focusing on equipment operation and troubleshooting to reduce major breakdown incidents by 30%.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

• Created a comprehensive capital project plan with an annual budget of $2-3 million USD, prioritizing projects that align with strategic business goals.• Utilized Microsoft Project and Power BI to monitor project timelines and deliver status reports to stakeholders, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.• Coordinated with regional government bodies to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, fostering positive relationships with regulatory agencies.

Chesterfield, Mo, Us

• Oversaw capital investment projects for the acquisition of new machines and equipment, ensuring alignment with operational needs and utility requirements.• Developed comprehensive business justifications and presented them to stakeholders for the approval of capital projects, securing necessary funding.• Conducted reliability studies and performance assessments to maximize asset utilization and reduce downtime.Product Development Project Engineer: • Managed multiple product development projects, from initial client engagement to product specification and design reviews, ensuring customer requirements were met throughout the process.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and the tool room, to facilitate successful product qualification runs.• Conducted material research and development initiatives, integrating findings into the product design and engineering phases to enhance product performance.Tool & Die Engineer: • Developed engineering specifications for tools and molds used in extrusion blow molding applications, ensuring project alignment with goals and timelines.• Collaborated with mold vendors for proposal acquisition and provided budgetary estimates to the sales team, contributing to project feasibility assessments.• Provided technical support during the product qualification phase, ensuring all tooling and mold setups met operational standards.Achievements:• Successfully executed a $12M project to bring four new extrusion blow molding machines online, enhancing production capacity and efficiency.• Implemented a CMMS to track preventive maintenance on molds, improving maintenance scheduling and reducing mold-related downtime.

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- Mechanical Designer for checking fixtures for automotive parts.- Solidworks Designer, 3D Modelling, 2D Drafting, Layouts etc.- Engineering Support

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, In

- Mechanical Engineer for manufacturing of Hydraulic plywood press.- Design & Develop hydraulic press, and hydraulic power pack.- Installation & Commissioning

New Delhi, New Delhi, In

Develop an Industrial RO system.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, In

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering