Shaikh Zeshan Shaukat

Manufacturing Engineer with experience supporting production operations, process improvement and equipment reliability within manufacturing environments. Strong background in manufacturing processes, quality systems, continuous improvement, root cause analysis and production support. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency, reduce process losses and support manufacturing excellence through data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

Maintenance & Production Engineer - Kentec Electronics Ltd. - Dartford, UK

(2023-10)

• Managed daily manufacturing operations within ISO 9001 and AS9100 environments.
• Improved production efficiency through process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct production loss analysis and identify process bottlenecks affecting throughput and operational performance.
• Support production planning activities and achievement of manufacturing targets.
• Investigate process issues using root cause analysis methodologies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production records, traceability documentation and ERP transactions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities.
• Programmed CNC punch machines, designed tooling solutions and optimised punching sequences, tool paths and machine setups to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Automation Test Engineer - Kapse Sons Robotics and Automation - India

(2020-06 - 2022-03)

• Tested and validated automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
• Diagnosed faults in sensors, actuators and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Performed troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supported commissioning, validation and performance testing activities.
• Assisted root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

Engineering Intern - ABK Consultant & Engineers - Maharashtra, India

(2019-08 - 2020-02)

• Supported installation, testing and maintenance of electrical and low-voltage systems.
• Assisted fault finding, inspections and system verification activities.
• Worked with engineering drawings and AutoCAD documentation.
• Supported technical documentation, compliance and project execution activities.

MSc - Mechatronics & Computer Systems Engineering - University of East London (2022-09 - 2023-10)

B.Tech - Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering - P.E.S College of Engineering (DBATU) (2017-08 - 2021-10)