Available for co-op · Spring 2026

Vedikaa Singh

Chemical EngineeringProcess & Mfg. Co-opUniversity of Waterloo

Building efficient systems — from plastics engineering at Toyota to food manufacturing at PepsiCo.

Vedikaa Singh

New York City, NY, USA

Vedikaa Singh

Banff, AB, Canada

Vedikaa Singh

Toronto, ON, Canada

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About

Chemical engineer,
quality focused.

I'm a Chemical Engineering (Co-op) student at the University of Waterloo with hands-on experience across automotive manufacturing, food production, and quality assurance. I thrive at the intersection of process engineering and operational efficiency — whether that's designing a new trim process at Toyota, deploying a VBA automation tool at PepsiCo, or leading GMP training for 100+ employees. I'm actively seeking roles in Process Engineering, Oil & Gas, TPM, and Manufacturing.

Languages

EnglishFluentFrenchFluentHindiBasic

Education

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, ON · 2023 – 2028 (Expected)

Bachelor of Applied Science — Chemical Engineering (Co-op)

Scholarships

Sooi Chong Entrance Scholarship in Chemical Engineering

$5,000

Canada Post Scholarship

$6,000

Skills

Skills & tools

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Operations & Engineering

8 skills

Root Cause AnalysisProcess Capability & Design (Cpk)KPI AnalysisLean & 5S ImplementationQuality ManagementPFDs & P&IDsTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)GMP & Health & Safety
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Software & Tools

10 skills

MATLABAutoCADSolidWorksAspen PlusSAPExcel (Solver & VBA)PythonGitHubJupyter NotebookMicrosoft Office Suite
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Technical Engineering

7 skills

Process EngineeringThermodynamicsHeat & Mass TransferControl SystemsStatistical AnalysisReaction EngineeringCost–Benefit Analysis
Experience

Work experience

1

Pilot Plastics Engineering Analyst

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC)

Woodstock, ON

September 2025 – December 2025
  • Developed TMMC's first backup Heads-Up Display trim process using a hydraulically actuated router fixture; demonstrated process capability (Cpk) with a 30-part study, approved by Quality & Safety, increasing backup coverage by 11% for 2026 RAV4 production.
  • Designed and 3D-printed 6+ production-ready sonar sensor installation tools for the new RAV4 model using SolidWorks, incorporating a pressure indicator to standardize operator-applied force; touch testing confirmed >90% adhesive transfer for each tool.
  • Coordinated resin material changeover for new instrument panel production, calculating order quantities using material density and per-vehicle consumption, overseeing hopper, line, and silo cleaning, and confirming zero contamination prior to production.
  • Led 15+ weekend production jobs in preparation for upcoming vehicle launch, coordinating contractor work to add essential power to critical systems, collaborating with a P.Eng on structural modifications, and supporting PLC-integrated vision system configuration.
  • Tested static grounding methods on 20+ plastic parts using resistance and continuity checks to support paint booth safety validation.
2

Manufacturing Supervisor & Supply Chain Leader

PepsiCo Foods Canada

Lethbridge, AB

January 2025 – April 2025
  • Supervised a team of 25+ frontline workers, managing and resolving 30+ product holds, safety events, and personnel issues.
  • Collaborated with Warehouse, Maintenance, Product Supply & Quality to support supply flow, equipment uptime, and output reliability.
  • Created and implemented a VBA tool enabling frontline staff to independently verify product changeover cleaning steps, reducing cleaning-related overtime by more than 3 hours per week.
  • Enhanced sanitation practices by identifying changeover gaps and introducing 6+ shadow boards to the production floor.
3

QA/QC Process Engineering Intern

Redstone Foods

Mississauga, ON

May 2024 – August 2024
  • Conducted 50+ daily food product QA inspections and daily site assessments, ensuring safety and specification compliance.
  • Conducted allergen swabbing, equipment verifications, and 20+ instrument calibrations per Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Completed 5+ AutoCAD plant layout drawings by integrating process flow lines to enhance efficiency in operational planning.
  • Led GMP and Health & Safety training for 100+ employees, ensuring compliance with plant operation safety protocols.
  • Nominated by supervisor for the Co-op Student of the Year Award based on outstanding performance during the term.
Projects

Selected projects

PepsiCo Foods Canada

Packaging Labour Efficiency Calculator

Developed an Excel VBA calculator to measure packaging labour efficiency by comparing cases produced to labour hours used. Utilized by management to identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions to improve operational performance.

Excel VBAManufacturingData AnalysisKPI

GreenHouse Sustainability Hackathon — 2nd Place 🏆

Proper Waste Disposing System

Developed an interactive program using JavaScript and HTML/CSS to gamify the garbage sorting process in student residences. Assembled an Arduino-based motion light detector prototype integrating sensors and LEDs, securing second place overall.

JavaScriptHTML/CSSArduinoSustainability

University of Waterloo — Personal Project

"Digile" Number-Guessing Game

Built a Python number-guessing game with randomized state generation, input validation, scoring logic, and gameplay loops. Managed version control throughout development using Git and GitHub.

PythonGitGitHubGame Dev
Activities

Involvement

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Women in Engineering — Class Representative

University of Waterloo

January 2026 – Present

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ChemEng Society — Marketing Director

University of Waterloo

April 2025 – Present

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Sanford Fleming Foundation Debate Competition — 2nd Place

Sanford Fleming Foundation

July 2025

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Engineering Society Sustainability & Bioengineering Competition — Director

University of Waterloo

April 2025 – September 2025

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Engineering Ambassador

University of Waterloo

September 2023 – Present

Engage 200+ prospective students through outreach events, panels, and campus tours.

Contact

Get in touch

Looking for co-op opportunities starting Fall 2026. Feel free to reach out.

Download Resume

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