About

Jay Khedekar is an Industrial Engineer and IMSE graduate from North Carolina State University. He is a clear thinker with a "get things done" attitude and possesses a range of technical skills, including proficiency in Python, R programming, Minitab, JMP, Tableau, SolidWorks, FlexSim, SIMIO, and Excel. Currently working as an Industrial Engineer at CEAT Tyres Limited, Jay has made significant contributions to the organization, including reducing dispatch errors by 80% in the export distribution center, improving defect diagnostic capability, minimizing truck's turnaround time, and optimizing the loading process flow. He has also assisted in the implementation of 5S methodology and quality audit procedures at the warehouse. Prior to his current role, Jay worked as a Mechanical Engineering Trainee at Deepa Engineering Works, where he designed a 250mm pneumatic cylinder in SolidWorks, reviewed and updated work guides and SOPs, and created an innovative quality control checklist. He also worked as a Statistical Analyst at Wadhwani Foundation, where he developed dashboards, generated key insights, programmed automated reporting scripts, and onboarded research partners from North America and Europe. Jay holds a Master's degree in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering/ Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University, a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Symbiosis Institute of Technology, and a Diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. With 1.19 years of relevant experience as a Research Scientist and proficiency in Python, Jay is an ideal fit for organizations looking for a proactive and skilled Industrial Engineer. He is open to collaboration on pro-bono projects and can be contacted via LinkedIn.