Aastha Malhotra

Successfully reduced scrap rate and increased machine output. Improved OEE, increased FPY, got all stations running. Reduced cycle time. Fixed the existing PFMEA on APIS IQ to be standard and up to date Well-versed in safety improvements, quality control, OEE enhancement, and automation-driven cycle time reduction, resulting in a twofold increase in overall weekly output within a year. Adept at troubleshooting and implementing cost-saving initiatives using problem-solving methodologies like 8D and Six Sigma. Strong experience in preventative maintenance, spare parts management, and supporting production across all shifts to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive high-priority projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Successfully implemented automated processes to reduce operator intervention, increasing process reliability, repeatability. Led efforts to stabilize production at a key station, reducing cycle time, increasing OEE, and enhancing quality output. Optimized a bottleneck station, which significantly improved WIP production and ensured alignment with customer demands. Skilled in creating PFMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams using APIS IQ to enhance process control and risk management. Well-versed in safety improvements, quality control, OEE enhancement, and automation-driven cycle time reduction. Adept at troubleshooting and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Strong experience in preventative maintenance, spare parts management and supporting production across all shifts to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive high-priority projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Skilled in prioritizing critical tasks to ensure timely project execution and production goals are met. Excellent communicator with experience in leading projects, coordinating between departments, and ensuring seamless workflow integration for continuous process improvement. Achievements: cycle time reduction by 30%, increase OEE by 20%, improve capability from 50% - 100%, OEE increase of bottleneck station by 30%, twofold increase in weekly output in a year

Leveraging a deep understanding of lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles, contributed to driving operational excellence initiatives within the organization. Through data-driven analysis and innovative problem-solving, identified areas for improvement, implementing process enhancements, and ultimately increasing OEE. Demonstrated a strong dedication to operational excellence and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, driving efficiency and productivity at BorgWarner.

I work at the University Union and Events at the University of Michigan Dearborn. It is an on-campus job which manages and arranges events happening around campus and provide communal union space, conference space and dining spaces primarily in the James C. Renick University Center, Fairlane Center, and the Union at Dearborn.

Fine-tuned and modified the hardware system for the new product Airoco which cut down costs by 30%. Successfully innovated and improved an air quality monitor which displayed data such as PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10, AQI, CO2 level, humidity, temperature and the air quality according to WHO standards. Led a team of 5 part time employees and freelancers.

In charge of the business presentation, sponsorship, recruitment and social media as the Team Manager. • In charge of data acquisition, car testing, real time data sharing and dashboard designing as the Electric Head. • ESI 2020: The event happened from 7th February 2020 – 10th February 2020 in Pune, Maharashtra. Ranked overall 7. • ATVC 2020: Took place in Vadodara Gujarat from 15th February – 20th February 2020. Ranked overall 15. • Baja 2021: Happened online from 22nd April – 25th April 2021.

Pursuing Masters in Engineering Management to get an understanding of core management areas vital for a technical manager. The field provides the requisite knowledge and skills to manage the engineering function at both lower and upper levels of management. It also gives an experience in integrating technical and management aspects in “real life” engineering project or problem.

Worked on my Bachelor capstone project at Rochester Institute of Technology as a research Scholar under the Semester Abroad Program organized by Vellore Institute of Technology. The project was titled “Inter-metallic Compound Growth Rate For Sac305 Solder Joints On Different Surface Finishes”. Observed inter metallic growth trend over a span of eight weeks over three different temperatures for four types of Surface finishes and calculated the growth constant for each compound . The growth constant found can be used in Arrhenius Equation to find the growth rate of the given compound for future use.

Participated in CBSE and various other science exhibitions