Akshay Shettennavar
About Akshay Shettennavar
Akshay Shettennavar is a Lean Manufacturing Engineer currently working at Northvolt in Västerås, Sweden. He has a diverse background in manufacturing and engineering, with experience in various roles across Sweden and India, and holds a Master's degree in Production Development and Management from Jönköping University.
Work at Northvolt
Akshay Shettennavar currently serves as a Lean Manufacturing Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2023 in Västerås, Vastmanland County, Sweden. Previously, he worked at Northvolt as a Senior Manufacturing Technician for 8 months in 2022, and as a Manufacturing Associate for 7 months from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, he contributed to the implementation of Lean methodologies and developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Shettennavar holds a Master's degree in Production Development and Management from Jönköping University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Production Engineering from Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in manufacturing processes and Lean principles, complemented by advanced proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and CATIA.
Background
Before his tenure at Northvolt, Akshay gained experience in various roles within the manufacturing sector. He worked as an Assembly Line Worker at OnePartnerGroup for 4 months in 2020 and as an Operations Team Member at SUPER HYDROFIT in India for 1 month in the same year. Additionally, he completed a Master Thesis at REHOBOT Rotex AB for 5 months in 2021 and served as an Internship Trainee at Comfortboxen AB for 2 months in 2021.
Achievements in Lean Manufacturing
Akshay Shettennavar has facilitated the training and mentorship of 250 employees on Lean principles, methodologies, and tools. This initiative fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organizations he has worked for. He has also developed key performance indicators (KPIs) that leverage data-driven insights for decision-making, enhancing the effectiveness of Lean initiatives.
Professional Experience in India
In addition to his experience in Sweden, Akshay worked as an Engineer Trainee at Aequs Pvt. Ltd. in Belgaum for 5 months in 2018. This role contributed to his foundational knowledge in engineering and manufacturing processes, further enhancing his skills and expertise in the field.