Omkar Chikane

Omkar Chikane is a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Supply Chain and Planning at AGSE since July 2024, following a diverse career in engineering roles. Previous positions include Process Engineer Trainee at Indian Engineering Works, where a Six Sigma project achieved a 25% reduction in defect rates, and Design Engineering Intern at Disha Engineers, focusing on product design and industry advancements. Omkar served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, instructing on Quality Engineering, and as a Quick Response Manufacturing Student Consultant at Promega Corporation. Additional experience includes quality and process engineering roles at Bobcat Company, Amazon, and Blue Ventures, showcasing strong expertise in quality assurance, supplier quality, and continuous improvement techniques. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.