Prasun Thakkar

Prasun Thakkar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in engineering and management. Currently serving as a Value Stream Manager at Dexter Magnetic Technologies since January 2019, Prasun leads the Rapid Prototype Shop, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while implementing continuous improvement and lean initiatives. Prior roles include various engineering positions at Caterpillar Inc., where responsibilities encompassed process documentation, facility design analysis, and training technicians. Prasun also gained management experience as an Assistant Store Manager at Circle K, emphasizing customer service and regulatory compliance, and began a career as a Manufacturing Associate at Medtronic, focusing on product inspections and mechanical design documentation. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Industrial and System Engineering from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University.