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Engineering Manager @ Philips | Med Tech Leader I Program Development

About

I am an accomplished professional delivering 20 years of career success in Design, Development, Testing & Program Management. My dexterity lies in building strong relationships, & influencing people with different agendas to adopt new concepts; directed set-up of new units from the scratch entailing New R&D facility & manufacturing facility, laboratories, product & service re-introduction. Demonstrated excellence in leading numerous successful initiatives in New Product Introduction (NPI), Value Product Introduction (VPI), and Technology Transfer, Lean Continuous Improvement & Factory Operation, while overseeing the entire lifecycle from conception to product launch & CE approval. Over the time, I have proved my excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of projects, including Medical Devices such as X-ray Tubes, HV Generators, Hospital ICU Products ( Medical Pendants, ACU, Medical TU, BHU) , Anesthesia Machines, IGT Systems, as well as projects in the Automotive sector, demonstrating versatility & adaptability across industries. Key Achievements: • Successfully led the development of Hospital Infrastructure Products tailored for both EU & Non-EU markets, demonstrating market insight and adaptability to diverse regulatory environments. • I’ve mastered the administration of Program Budgeting, CAPEX, OPEX, Project Planning, Time Estimation, Scope Study, Change Management, Product Costing, Risk Management & Configuration Management, ensuring successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction on a global scale across US, UK, Singapore, Germany & so on. Demonstrated Full Ownership what I/We do.

Location

Pimpri Chinchwad

AI stack

openai

Work experience

Engineering Manager at Philips, May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, • Led a high-performing engineering team, collaborating with project management to effectively scope and assess project risks. • Developed individual development plans to enhance team skills and competencies aligned with business objectives. • Provided continuous support for LCM activities, ensuring supply continuity and mitigating supply chain risks.

Technology Manager (Head R&D and Operation - Hospital Infra Products) at Dräger, Apr 2018 - May 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Led the expansion of the product portfolio in Gas Management for hospital infrastructure. • Designed and developed value segment products, including pendants and bed head panels. • Established a manufacturing setup for hospital gas management products tailored for Ward, OT and ICU. • Successfully certified the factory as ISO13485, ensuring compliance with international quality standards.

Technology Manager (R&D) at Dräger, Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Spearheaded the establishment of R&D activities for Dräger in India, focusing on GMS Products. • Developed a skilled R&D team dedicated to innovation in medical gas solutions. • Designed and built in-house lab and testing facilities to ensure product quality and compliance. • Successfully launched CE certified Medical Gas Terminal Units and related products from concept to market.

Technical Leader,Product and Process Technology at GE Healthcare, Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bangalore, • Led the requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration efforts for product units, ensuring alignment with specifications. • Conducted feasibility studies to explore innovative solutions and technologies, enhancing product development. • Spearheaded technological and process improvements, optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment utilization.

Associate Project Leader at KPIT, May 2010 - Jun 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project planning, estimation, and scheduling. Led change management and risk mitigation to ensure project success. Designed power systems and vehicle packaging for value analysis and value engineering.

Team Leader at KPIT, Dec 2007 - Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos, • Led a team of 19 engineers focused on Hybrid Vehicle, SCR, and DPF technologies. • Managed cross-functional teams across the USA, UK, and India to enhance project collaboration. • Implemented performance management strategies, coaching, and mentoring to drive team success.

Design Engineer at Kinetic Communication Ltd. Chinchwad,Pune, May 2006 - Aug 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos, Chinchwad,, • Designed automobile parts using Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 and Catia V5, ensuring precision and quality. • Developed detailed drawings with GD&T, enhancing clarity for manufacturing processes. • Conducted project planning and scope studies to align design objectives with project goals. • Created manufacturing drawings and performed reverse engineering to support product development.

Education

Executive Program In Business Management, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, shivaji university