Unmesh Tamhankar is a Continuous Improvement Manager at Lippert since October 2017, previously serving as Lean Coordinator and demonstrating expertise in leading ISO 9001-2015 certification projects, optimizing assembly line relocations, and enhancing operational efficiencies through dashboard development and material yield improvements. Prior experience includes a role as Plant Engineer at Rajlakshmi Industries, focusing on the design of custom equipment and the establishment of standard operating procedures, as well as engineering internships at FIAT India Automobiles Ltd., where contribution to workplace safety achieved a 20% reduction in manual activity time, and Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India Ltd., assisting in maintenance planning. Unmesh holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Shivaji University.