Vikrant Pavaskar
About Vikrant Pavaskar
Vikrant Pavaskar is a Senior Manager of Quality Engineering at Redwood Materials, with a diverse background in quality management and engineering across various companies. His experience includes roles at Drax Biomass Inc., EnerSys, and Enviva LP, among others.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Vikrant Pavaskar serves as the Senior Manager of Quality Engineering at Redwood Materials, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality engineering processes and ensuring that the company's products meet established standards. His expertise contributes to the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in materials recycling.
Previous Experience at EnerSys
Prior to his current role, Vikrant worked at EnerSys as the Global Manager of Manufacturing Quality from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing quality assurance processes across global manufacturing operations. This role involved implementing quality control measures and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
Experience at Drax Biomass Inc.
Vikrant held multiple positions at Drax Biomass Inc. from 2017 to 2019. He began as the Regional Quality Manager, where he focused on maintaining quality standards in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. He later transitioned to the role of Continuous Improvement Manager in 2018, where he worked on enhancing operational efficiencies and quality management practices.
Educational Background
Vikrant Pavaskar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Engineering from Fr CRCE, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Auburn University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in quality engineering and manufacturing.
Early Career Experience
Vikrant's early career included various internships and roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. in Mumbai from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Lean Manufacturing Intern at Steelcase in Alabama and as a Process Engineering Intern at Enviva LP in Virginia, where he focused on quality and process improvement.