Gaurav Gaikwad
About Gaurav Gaikwad
Gaurav Gaikwad is an engineer currently employed at L&T Technology Services Limited and Harley-Davidson Motor Company in York, Pennsylvania, with a focus on design, automation, and productivity in manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a Master's degree from Michigan Technological University.
Current Role at L&T Technology Services Limited
Gaurav Gaikwad has been employed as an Engineer at L&T Technology Services Limited since 2021. He is based in York, Pennsylvania, United States, and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His work focuses on engineering solutions that enhance productivity and quality standards.
Previous Experience in Academia and Industry
Prior to his current role, Gaurav worked at Michigan Technological University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2020. He also held positions at Kohler Co. as a Sustainability Project Student Consultant in 2019 and at BorgWarner Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op from 2019 to 2020. His experience spans various aspects of engineering and project management.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Gaurav Gaikwad earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he studied from 2018 to 2020.
Engineering Skills and Methodologies
Gaurav possesses expertise in several engineering software applications, including AutoCAD, CATIA V5, ANSYS, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, MATLAB, Minitab, and Teamcenter. He applies quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
Experience in Design and Continuous Improvement
Gaurav has experience in designing rotary components and assemblies, contributing to continuous improvement projects at EagleBurgmann. He has utilized lean tools like Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.