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Nikunj Vadadoriya

Nikunj Vadadoriya

Dubai

Summary

Results-oriented Metallurgist and Process Engineer with over 5 years of experience in the precious metal jewelry manufacturing industry. Specializing in casting, mass finishing, electropolishing, and precasting processes. Proven track record of expertise in metallurgy, gold refining, and assaying. Strong background in process optimization and quality control resulting in improved productivity and implementation of Six Sigma methodologies. Exceptional problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities for casting issues. Passionate about training teams on technical processes and efficiency enhancement. Currently leading process improvements in the jewelry industry to ensure seamless operations and top-notch quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineering & Training Consultant

Harshad Trading Co
05.2024 - Current
  • Resolving the Investment casting problem
  • Train the Co employee for Technical casting skill and soft skill improvement
  • Technical advising or approaching of master alloy for gold and silver
  • Innovated and implemented a new process optimization strategy resulting in a increase in operational efficiency
  • Led a cross-functional team to streamline production processes, reducing lead times
  • Spearheaded the successful introduction of new technologies, leading to reduction in production costs

Metallurgist & Process engineer

H. K. Jewels Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Resolving the Casting Defect and reduce the department cost.
  • Research and development in casting department for improving quality and productivity.
  • Handling and supervising of Wax injection & Wax cleaning department in peck season time.
  • Technical advising to Cad designer for Spruing and gatting system design for better casting quality.
  • InCharge of Mass finishing department (Media grinding & Electro polishing setup of OTEC)
  • Committee member of Gold Loss control team
  • Working with Casting consultant
  • Dealing with Master alloy & Investment powder supplier for quality and cost
  • Attending the Customer & ISO audit and resolving Audit NC
  • Improved plant efficiency through the optimization of process parameters, reducing waste and increasing productivity.

Metallurgy faculty

Indian Diamond Institute
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • As Metallurgy faculty teaching a basic metallurgy of precious metal and Assaying and Refining of precious metal
  • Operate the XRF machine to check the gold content in jewellery
  • Also do the CAM job work

Metallurgy Engineer

Tcr Advanced Engineering
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Working and learning in metallographic department
  • I do the metallographic test like microhardness, macro examination, micro examination, volume fraction

Foundry Engineer Trainee

Twenty First Century Casting Pvt.Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • I work in production department
  • I also operate the spectrometer for analysis of metal composition
  • I also check the quality of the casting at final stage

Junior Engineer Trainee

Flowmetalic India Ltd.
12.2012 - 08.2013

Supervisor of Sand Core production department

Handling the operator and worker

Achieving the production target with product quality and completing the daily work task


Education

B.Tech/B.E. - Metallurgical Engineering

Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU)
12.2016

Skills

  • Metallography
  • Assaying of gold
  • Casting of jewellery
  • Precious metal refining
  • Problem Solving
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Production planning And Control Engineer
  • Process Excellence
  • Quality control
  • Training delivery
  • Process improvements

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati

Extra-Curricular Activities

Yellow belt certification on six sigma

Timeline

Process Engineering & Training Consultant

Harshad Trading Co
05.2024 - Current

Metallurgist & Process engineer

H. K. Jewels Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 05.2024

Metallurgy faculty

Indian Diamond Institute
12.2017 - 08.2019

Metallurgy Engineer

Tcr Advanced Engineering
09.2017 - 12.2017

Foundry Engineer Trainee

Twenty First Century Casting Pvt.Ltd.
12.2016 - 09.2017

Junior Engineer Trainee

Flowmetalic India Ltd.
12.2012 - 08.2013

B.Tech/B.E. - Metallurgical Engineering

Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU)
Nikunj Vadadoriya