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Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Spearheaded the successful SKU optimization project for Laboratory furnaces, reducing the SKU count from 219 to 134 within a remarkable time frame of 5 months. The project was implemented in Q1 2023.• Demonstrated expertise in competitive benchmarking, IP landscaping, and comprehensive market analysis, gaining valuable insights into competitor furnace portfolios.• Conducted thorough Bill of Materials (BOM) scrubbing to address availability issues and uncover opportunities for SKU reduction.• Pioneered the utilization of Infrared heating in furnaces and ovens, proposing the concept in CRC(collaborative research contracts) submission.• Successfully collaborated with suppliers to establish localized manufacturing in India, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for furnace products.• Applying expert knowledge in water purification technologies, specifically Capacitive Deionization (CDI), in the ongoing Water Purification project to optimize water quality and propose viable OEM options to the Business Unit.• Spearheading technology enhancement and cost-cutting initiatives within the Water Purification project, contributing to improved product performance and substantial cost savings.• Additionally, calculated 2D heat transfer for lab glass door, recommended suitable materials for temperature control, and developed POC for IR heater and water purification products with CDI technology.• Recognized for the environmental challenge, securing a top-three overall position in the company-level environmental challenge competition for Infrared heaters for furnaces and ovens.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Designed and developed a new concept Flexible Whiteboard and safe compass. Ensured Manufacturing feasibility and Validated DFMEA• Reverse engineered Vacuum centrifuge for lab scale. Calibrated the existing equipment for maximal performance and optimal resource utilization.• Included in planning and executing projects from concept through the launch and initial production ramp-up• Perform Technical Reviews to get the Technical alignment by evaluating CTQs, Design Reviews, and DFM• Partnering with sourcing, quality, and supplier team to understand manufacturing capabilities and to evaluate the feasibility of cost• Carried through performance tests to meet the product performance target and developed rapid prototypes (3D printing) for pilot testing.• Generating Product specifications with ESL and MSL Test reports and Releasing all the documents in Windchill• Researched and explored 2 new products including designing, analyzing, prototyping, Supplier hunting & Brand compelling

Bangalore

• Designed and validated three types of backpacks for the office, travel, and school sector• Ideation of a new type of smart backpack for smart utility• Designed and performed experimental verification for developing an Ergonomic Backpack• Performed design updates for the existing backpack (VAVE Cost Reduction Project) and Optimized the BOM• Based on the market survey developed a new backpack for office commuters using the Pugh matrix to meet the Critical Quality features.• Benchmarking and developing the prototypes from Ideation

Chennai Area, India