Maharshi Shah
Ahmedabad,India
Summary
Highly accomplished Systems and Manufacturing Engineer with over a decade of international experience optimising complex production lines, scaling manufacturing assets, and leading high-profile engineering projects for tier-1 automotive giants (including Tesla and Nissan). Expert in applying lean methodologies, automation architectures, and predictive analytics to eliminate operational bottlenecks and streamline material flow. Eager to transition technical operations and project management expertise into strategic logistics by pursuing the MSc in Supply Chain Management at Loughborough University, aiming to master advanced data analytics and global logistics modelling through the curriculum and elite MIT Global SCALE Network insights to drive end-to-end efficiency in complex global distribution chains.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Specialist
DVIJID CONSULTANT
Ahmedabad
2020.10 - 2026.08
- Operations Leadership: Direct cross-functional team workflows and manage daily resource scheduling, ensuring strict compliance with operational deadlines and service delivery SLAs.
- Process Optimization: Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives and workflow re-engineering that significantly reduced process cycle times and streamlined student counseling pipelines.
- B2B & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate end-to-end communication with corporate partners and B2B stakeholders to eliminate functional bottlenecks and ensure seamless service operations.
- Strategic Planning: Formulated and presented data-driven cost-reduction recommendations to senior executives, boosting overall administrative and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
MONA ENTERPRISE
2016.07 - 2017.09
- Workflow Optimization: Designed and implemented lean manufacturing cells and plant layout designs via AutoCAD to optimize material flow, eliminate physical handling waste, and reduce production lead times.
- Risk & Quality Management: Executed rigorous root-cause analyses using FMEA, APQP, 5-Why methodology, and PDCA cycles to minimize production quality, safeguard process safety, and increase line yield.
Process Engineer
FUTURIS AUTOMOTIVE
Fremont, USA
2014.09 - 2016.06
- Throughput Optimization: Engineered a systematic process overhaul that boosted production rates by 40% (from 30 to 42 parts per hour) on critical automotive assembly lines.
- Waste Minimization: Re-architected raw material allocation and staging parameters, successfully slashing material wastage from 15% down to 1%.
- Downtime Elimination: Introduced automated error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) frameworks and optimized physical material flow, drastically minimizing machine downtime and eliminating costly manufacturing bottlenecks.
- Cost Control: Leveraged reduced downtime to optimize line schedules, resulting in fewer total required working hours and a significant reduction in employee overtime expenditures.
- New Product Launch (NPL): Spearheaded manufacturing process design, asset tracking, and technical line readiness for high-profile programs, including the Tesla Model X and Karma headliner assemblies.
- Supply Chain & Vendor Relations: Acted as primary engineering interface for external machinery and tooling vendors; handled technical specifications procurement, vendor compliance, and cost estimation frameworks.
- Automation Management: Conducted regular troubleshooting and trajectory modifications on ABB robotic arms to maximize continuous physical output and minimize cycling friction.
Production Engineer
IPC CO.
Piqua, USA
2013.07 - 2014.09
- Capacity Planning: Executed systematic time-studies and capacity calculations to minimize assembly cycle times and refine production cost estimation models.
Manufacturing Engineer
M-TEK INC.
Madison, USA
2011.07 - 2013.07
- Operational Excellence: Served as dual Lead for Production and Quality; monitored operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to implement lean protocols, manage quality metrics, and mitigate structural bottlenecks.
- Robotic Programming: Troubleshoot and modified robot programming parameters to support new product launch frameworks and continuous workflow improvements.
- Program Execution: Successfully launched interior product lines for the Nissan Altima 2014, overseeing design-to-production handoffs, equipment modification, and physical layout staging.
- Systems Automation: Programmed and engineered integrated machine-vision tracking systems (Keyence/Cognex) via custom PLC logic to automate real-time defect sorting and data tracking.
- Operations & Master Scheduling: Governed daily production scheduling, maintenance workflows, asset tracking, and material requirements planning (MRP) targets to achieve sustained cost-reduction metrics.
- Engineering Redesign: Reverse-engineered legacy manufacturing assets and successfully developed new equipment components; design and built prototype production lines for the headliner assembly.
- Team Leadership: Supervised the plant maintenance engineering team, establishing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for predictive asset maintenance and tool handling.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing and Systems Engineering
California State University
Northridge, CA, USA 2008.08 - 2010.12
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA, USA 2018.09 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Patan, Gujarat, India 2003.10 - 2007.06
Skills
- Core Operations Competencies: Supply Chain Modeling, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma Frameworks (FMEA, APQP, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why Systems), Capacity Planning, Inventory Analytics, Resource Allocation, Facility Staging
- Data Analytics & Software: MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), FactoryTalk, CX Designer, HyperMesh, LS-DYNA
- Automation & Mechatronics: PLC Programming (Omron Automation, Rockwell/Allen Bradley Level 1 & 2), Machine Vision Architecture (Keyence, Cognex), Industrial Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman DX100, IAI Robots)
- Professional Training: PLC Basic & Advanced Programming (Omron) Ethernet/IP Fundamentals and Troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation) FactoryTalk View ME & PanelView Plus (Rockwell Automation)
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE & PROJECTS
Instadiagnostic / Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA, USA, Research and Development Assistant (Co-op) | Jun 2019 – Dec 2019, Conducted mechanical and biological assay testing using advanced frequency-domain tracking, translating complex experimental data pools into actionable process improvements., Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA, USA, Simulation Volunteer | Sep 2018 – Mar 2019, Built and managed finite element meshes for multi-component structural assemblies utilizing HyperMesh and LS-DYNA platforms; evaluated stress-distribution data to validate structural integrity., 3SNetwork Inc. | Dallas, TX, USA, RF Technician | May 2011 – Jul 2011, Tested and investigated 2G and 3G networks in given clusters using TEMS Investigation tools to study and eliminate call drops and blocked calls for AT&T network frameworks.
Timeline
Operations Specialist
DVIJID CONSULTANT
2020.10 - 2026.08
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
2018.09 - 2019.12
Manufacturing Engineer
MONA ENTERPRISE
2016.07 - 2017.09
Process Engineer
FUTURIS AUTOMOTIVE
2014.09 - 2016.06
Production Engineer
IPC CO.
2013.07 - 2014.09
Manufacturing Engineer
M-TEK INC.
2011.07 - 2013.07
Master of Science - Manufacturing and Systems Engineering
California State University
2008.08 - 2010.12
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
2003.10 - 2007.06