Abhishek Patil
About Abhishek Patil
Abhishek Patil is a Program Manufacturing Leader at Faurecia, with extensive experience in lean manufacturing and industrial engineering. He has worked at several notable companies, including Adient, Daimler Trucks North America, and Ford Motor Company, and holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University.
Current Role at Faurecia
Abhishek Patil serves as a Program Manufacturing Leader at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2018. He is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing lean manufacturing principles. His responsibilities include leading projects aimed at improving assembly line efficiency and reducing waste.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
Prior to his current role, Abhishek Patil accumulated diverse experience in the manufacturing sector. He worked as an Industrial Engineer at Ford Motor Company from 2017 to 2018, and at Daimler Trucks North America from 2015 to 2016. He also held positions as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Adient and as a Lean Manufacturing Intern at Daimler Trucks North America.
Educational Background
Abhishek Patil earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune, completed from 2009 to 2013. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
Skills and Certifications
Abhishek Patil possesses a range of skills relevant to manufacturing and engineering. He is proficient in Practical Problem Solving Methods, A3, P-FMEA, and 5 Whys. He is trained in Lean-Tos, Karakuri techniques, and Six Sigma (Green Belt). Additionally, he is certified in MODATPS and skilled in Daimler’s Method Time Measurement (MTM) Studies.
Contributions to Lean Manufacturing
Throughout his career, Abhishek Patil has contributed to various lean manufacturing projects. He has implemented Assembly Line Balancing and Waste Reduction strategies using Yamazumi charts. He has also optimized internal logistics through the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology and reduced assembly line downtime by conducting bottleneck analysis.