Rushikesh Vishnu Khedekar
About Rushikesh Vishnu Khedekar
Rushikesh Vishnu Khedekar is a professional in Production Control and Logistics, currently working at Faurecia in Toledo, Ohio, and serving as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and possesses a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Work at Faurecia
Rushikesh Vishnu Khedekar has been employed at Faurecia since 2021, serving in the role of Production Control and Logistics. His work is based in the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the production processes and logistics operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain.
Education and Expertise
Rushikesh holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Marathwada Institute of Technology, completed from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he studied at the Goethe Institute, achieving proficiency in the German language. He possesses a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, demonstrating his skills in process improvement and quality management.
Background
Before his current roles, Rushikesh worked at SUPRA SAEINDIA in the Manufacturing, Suspension & Steering Department for seven months in 2014-2015. He also served as a Manufacturing Team Lead at BAJA SAEINDIA from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes participation in SAE BAJA and SUPRA competitions, which highlight his knowledge in automotive engineering and teamwork.
Teaching Assistant Role
Since 2021, Rushikesh has been working as a Teaching Assistant (Grader) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In this role, he supports faculty by grading assignments and assisting students in understanding course materials, contributing to the academic environment at the university.
Technical Skills and Tools
Rushikesh has expertise in various engineering and project management tools, including AutoCAD, Catia, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and Minitab. His knowledge extends to areas such as Total Quality Management, Reliability, and Supply Chain Management, which are essential for his roles in industrial engineering.