Akhil Deshmukh
About Akhil Deshmukh
Akhil Deshmukh is a Process Quality Engineer at Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management, and has successfully implemented Lean technology and Value Stream Mapping at Nordic Heaters AB.
Work at Northvolt
Akhil Deshmukh has been employed at Northvolt as a Process Quality Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing non-conformance parts and supports the creation of Process Flow Charts (PFC) and control plans for Ett. His work contributes to the overall quality assurance processes within the organization, which focuses on producing sustainable battery solutions.
Education and Expertise
Akhil Deshmukh completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at SRM University from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his studies at Uppsala University, where he pursued a Master's Program in Industrial Management and Innovation from 2018 to 2020. Prior to his university education, he studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at Narayana Junior College from 2012 to 2014, and completed his secondary education at Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2012.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Akhil Deshmukh gained experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in 2016, focusing on the manufacturing of turbine blades. He also held a position at Nordic Heaters AB, where he implemented Lean technology and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to transition the company from craft production to mass production. Additionally, he worked as a Marketing Intern at L2GO Sweden AB from 2019 to 2020.
Achievements in Production Efficiency
At Nordic Heaters AB, Akhil Deshmukh modified the production layout to enhance production efficiency. He also designed and fabricated automatic exfoliating machines using AutoCAD, lathe, and CNC machines. His contributions in these roles demonstrate his capability in applying engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes.
Professional Experience Prior to Northvolt
Prior to his current role at Northvolt, Akhil Deshmukh worked at Nordic Heaters AB as a Master Project for 11 months in 2020. He also contributed to a project at Mahindra Group, focusing on achieving 100% traceability in 2016. His diverse experience in manufacturing and project management has equipped him with a strong foundation in quality engineering.