Akash Dhore
About Akash Dhore
Akash Dhore is a Senior Industrial Development Engineer with expertise in PFMEA and process flows for seat and interiors assembly lines. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Operations Management, and has worked with Lear Corporation and Faurecia in various engineering roles.
Work at Faurecia
Akash Dhore currently holds the position of Senior Industrial Development Engineer at Faurecia, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he focuses on various initiatives, including leading digital factory and simulation software projects that enhance factory flow simulation and ergonomic analysis. His responsibilities also include supporting new project acquisitions across multiple regions such as India, Thailand, Europe, and North America. Previously, he worked as an Industrial Development Engineer at Faurecia from 2018 to 2021, contributing to the development and optimization of production processes.
Education and Expertise
Akash Dhore earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from D. Y. Patil College of Engineering in Pune, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management and Supervision from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 2018 to 2020. His expertise includes the creation of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and process flows specifically for seat and interiors assembly lines.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Akash Dhore worked at Lear Corporation in various roles. He began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee from 2016 to 2017, followed by a position as an Industrial Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His experience at Lear Corporation provided him with foundational skills in industrial engineering, which he has since applied in his current role at Faurecia.
Technical Skills
Akash Dhore specializes in optimizing process cycle times using MTM-2 and Basic MOST techniques. He is proficient in preparing and modifying plant layouts with AutoCAD. Additionally, he implements traceability and Poka-Yoke systems on both existing and new production lines. His role also involves managing automation projects that include Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and overhead conveyors.