Nikhil Koduri
Peterborough,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on experience across food and CNC manufacturing industries. Skilled in process improvement, production planning, machine setup, quality systems, and supply chain coordination. Strong background in CNC process optimization, tooling selection, and lean manufacturing. Experienced in SAP MM, GMP/HACCP, and ISO environments, with proven ability to drive productivity, minimize downtime, and maintain supplier and quality compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Lead
Central Smith Creamery
Selwyn, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations for ice cream production, ensuring smooth machine setup, operation, and shutdown.
- Oversee material staging, monitor production usage, and verify formula adherence to maintain product consistency and quality.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting of equipment, perform minor mechanical adjustments, and minimize downtime.
- Supervise production staff, assign operational tasks, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and sanitation policies.
- Conduct daily cycle counts, record material consumption, and report usage data to the Inventory Control team.
- Maintain accurate documentation of weights, lot codes, and temperatures according to HACCP and QA standards.
- Train new employees in machine operation, safety, and hygiene practices to support efficient production flow.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance workflow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
- Active member of the Health & Safety Team, ensuring adherence to environmental and allergen testing protocols.
Plastics Injection Moulding Operator
Merit Precision
Peterborough, Canada
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Set up and operated injection moulding machines (40–700T) under ISO and GMP standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine issues related to temperature, resin flow, and pressure to maintain part quality.
- Documented production runs, material usage, and process conditions for traceability.
- Partnered with QA to confirm visual and dimensional conformance to quality specifications.
- Maintained 5S housekeeping standards and assisted in end-of-shift sanitation routines.
CNC & Production Operator / Assembler
Savage Arms Inc.
Lakefield, Canada
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated CNC and automated assembly machinery to meet daily production and quality targets.
- Assisted with equipment setup, changeovers, and minor troubleshooting to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Monitored and documented production data, including lot codes, material usage, and component output.
- Supported GMP and QA compliance through consistent housekeeping, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Contributed to shift readiness by preparing tools and verifying materials prior to production runs.
Manufacturing Engineer
Brisk Tech Engineers
Bangalore, India
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: (CNC Manufacturing Plant)
- Developed and optimized CNC machining processes for precision components, including tooling paths, cutting parameters, and fixture design.
- Collaborated with production, quality, and design teams to implement process improvements and ensure dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
- Managed procurement of CNC tooling, cutting inserts, machine spares, and raw materials using SAP MM and the P2P process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing.
- Issued RFQs, evaluated vendor proposals, and coordinated pre-production samples with engineering and QA for validation.
- Liaised with Asia-based suppliers to track manufacturing and shipping progress, maintain just-in-time inventory, and minimize material shortages.
- Created and managed purchase orders, invoices, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with terms, specifications, and ISO quality standards.
- Supported new product introduction (NPI) by coordinating with design engineers and CNC programmers for first article inspection and process sign-off.
- Maintained vendor relationships, supported supplier audits, and tracked vendor KPIs (cost, lead time, quality metrics).
- Assisted with SPC data collection and PPAP documentation for precision-machined components.
- Utilized AutoCAD and SolidWorks to review component drawings and communicate design feedback to the manufacturing team.
- Prepared procurement and production performance reports and contributed to cost-reduction projects through tooling optimization.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON12.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Hyderabad08.2021
Skills
- CNC machining
- Process optimization
- Tooling selection
- PPAP
- SPC
- 5S
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- SAP MM
- Excel analytics
- MES dashboards
- ISO 9001
- GMP
- HACCP
- QA documentation
- Root cause analysis
- Preventive maintenance
- Setup
- Troubleshooting
- Calibration
- Leadership
- Cross-functional communication
- Lean mindset
- Training & mentoring
Certification
- Forklift Operator License
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- Health and Safety Awareness Certificate
- Triton Background Check – Cleared
Accomplishments
- Reduced CNC setup time by 15% through improved fixture standardization and process sequencing.
- Led tooling procurement optimization project saving 12% annually on insert and tool cost.
- Successfully coordinated the introduction of 20+ new machined components with zero first article rejections.
- Consistently maintained >98% on-time material availability and production readiness.
Personal Information
Status: Post-Graduate Work Permit (Valid Until 2028)
Timeline
Manufacturing Lead
Central Smith Creamery
08.2025 - Current
Plastics Injection Moulding Operator
Merit Precision
05.2025 - 06.2025
CNC & Production Operator / Assembler
Savage Arms Inc.
12.2024 - 04.2025
Manufacturing Engineer
Brisk Tech Engineers
08.2020 - 03.2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Fleming College
Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Fleming College
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology