• Supported a high-volume production environment as an apprentice mechanical engineer, contributing to safe and efficient manufacturing processes.• Assisted in analyzing various production facets, including raw material quality, equipment performance, and operator efficiency, to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.• Collaborated closely with different departments and stakeholders to meet production targets and readily adapted to accommodate emergency orders.• Assisted in scheduling machines and contributed to the development and maintenance of scheduling Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring adherence to SKU targets.• Actively participated in plant-level audits, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, demonstrating commitment to maintaining quality standards.• Supported the implementation of statistical process control (SPC) and lean manufacturing principles, actively engaging in activities related to SPC and 5S.• Utilized tools such as Daily Work Management (DWM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 8D (Eight Disciplines), Kaizens (Continuous Improvement Events), and Quality Circles to support process improvements.• Contributed to waste reduction efforts within the operation, actively seeking ways to minimize waste and optimize resources