Shruti Kharde
About Shruti Kharde
Shruti Kharde is an Industrial Engineer with experience in optimizing manufacturing processes and developing operational procedures. She has worked at Power Solutions International and previously interned at Alfa Laval, contributing to significant improvements in efficiency and safety.
Work at Power Solutions International
Shruti Kharde currently holds the position of Industrial Engineer at Power Solutions International, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she has implemented various process improvements, including a daily production report form using MS Excel Macros, which reduced data collection time by 60%. She has also developed a manpower distribution calculator using VBA programming and conducted Layered Process Audits utilizing the Lean Kamishibai Tool. Additionally, she has created process and material flow charts for a new product family and performed safety audits as part of her responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Alfa Laval
Prior to her current role, Shruti Kharde worked as a Lean Six Sigma Project Intern at Alfa Laval from 2019 to 2020 for a duration of five months in the Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area. During her internship, she optimized the CNC machine tooling sequence, achieving a reduction in delay time by 10%. This experience contributed to her understanding of industrial engineering principles and lean manufacturing practices.
Education and Expertise
Shruti Kharde earned her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University at Buffalo, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in industrial engineering, which she applies in her professional roles.
Industrial Engineering Co-op Experience
During her career, Shruti Kharde also served as an Industrial Engineering Co-op at Power Solutions International from 2020 to 2021 for eight months in the Greater Chicago Area. In this position, she developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures for engine sub-assembly and assembly. This role allowed her to gain practical experience in the field and contribute to operational efficiency.