Chirag Chopda

• Supporting the Mammalian Process Development & Optimization team in a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. • Conducting feasibility and cost analysis for replacement of equipment, evaluating strategies such as full replacement vs. phased upgrades to optimize capital spend. • Investigating equipment performance deviations, collaborating with vendors to mitigate recurring issues and reduce batch variability by up to 20%. • Partnering with automation, maintenance, and quality teams to assess labor hours and system requirements for equipment upgrades, streamlining implementation timelines by 10–15%. • Gaining hands-on experience in upstream and downstream operations while applying lean methodologies, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing reliability.

• Optimized Operation and Maintenance costing by developing new and enhanced methodologies, reducing overall equipment auxiliary power consumption by 20% and MoM equipment breakdowns by 33%. • Led a team of 12 comprising of engineers and technicians to ensure unhindered production activities and quick troubleshooting of system malfunctions as they arise leading to superior equipment capacity planning and load factors. • Coordinated with maintenance team to resolve any operational concerns, ensuring 100% unhindered equipment availability. • Utilized FMEA and performed Root Cause Analysis providing positive outcomes thereby reducing long pending issues by 66%. • Achieved 0% Loss Time Injury(LTI) with involvement in HSEF Quality Improvement Team via CFT and UC observations. • Created and presented departmental production, consumption, performance KPI and monthly reports. Engaged in cross departmental communication with Environment team to ensure compliance with government regulations. • Prepared and finalized vendor contracts for manpower, equipment, and byproduct disposal, ensuring clear and comprehensive terms.

• Spearheaded Value Analysis and Value Engineering(VAVE) projects, succeeding to reduce total BIW & Trims part count by 6%, subsequently reducing manufacturing and final vehicle cost. • Designed body in white components with the help of Catia and utilized rapid prototyping techniques for test components leading to faster final production line certifications. • Performed vehicle benchmarking and teardown activities of M1,M2,N1 and N2 category competitor vehicles for detailed analysis of BIW and trim components.

• Directed Transmission and Manufacturing departments to secure 2nd place in Best Transmission system at BAJA SAE competition. • Engineered Ratcheting differential system, improving torque dissipation by 50% and ensuring smoother assembly integration. • Developed new modular Jigs and Fixtures roll cage manufacturing assembly, reducing manufacturing cost by 30%.