Gauri Joshi
About Gauri Joshi
Gauri Joshi is a Planning Lead specializing in supply and production planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at Zipline. She has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various roles across the automotive and aerospace industries.
Current Role at Zipline
Gauri Joshi currently serves as the Planning Lead for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at Zipline, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she specializes in supply planning and production planning, focusing on the logistics and operational efficiency of UAVs. Additionally, she works as a Production Planner at Zipline, where she has been contributing since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing planning processes and ensuring that production meets demand effectively.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain and Engineering
Prior to her current role, Gauri Joshi worked at Zipline as a Supply Planner from 2020 to 2022. She also held positions at GKN Automotive as an Industrial Engineer and Incoming Material Planner, where she focused on optimizing supply chain processes. Her experience includes working as a Production Control Analyst at Proterra Inc and a Production Control Intern at Tesla, where she gained insights into production management and control.
Educational Background in Engineering
Gauri Joshi holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University between 2016 and 2018. This educational foundation has equipped her with the technical knowledge necessary for her roles in supply chain and production planning.
Internship Experience
Gauri Joshi has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Juniper Networks in 2017 and as a Production Control Intern at Tesla for four months. Additionally, she interned at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and Dassault Systèmes, where she served as a Quality Assurance Engineer. These internships provided her with practical skills and insights into the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Professional Interests and Skills
Gauri Joshi is committed to continuous learning and seeks roles that challenge her to improve daily. She specializes in supply planning and production planning, particularly for UAVs. Gauri is adept at data-driven decision-making and is recognized as a detail-oriented team player. She has a strong interest in supply chain process improvements and demand planning, aiming to become an expert in managing industry-specific process and quality demands.