Assistant Product Manager - Product Line (Thermal Systems | Cooling Devices) at Mersen India Private Limited (2023-09 – Present)
- Managed product line activities for thermal management solutions with ownership of pricing, cost structures, and margin targets (~8% contribution improvement)
- Defined and executed regional product strategy, improving competitive positioning and supporting revenue growth (~15% YoY in key accounts)
- Led end-to-end product lifecycle from requirement capture to production ramp-up, reducing time-to-market by ~20%
- Captured Voice of Customer (VoC) and translated into product enhancements, improving customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Supported P&L decisions through cost analysis, pricing strategy, and margin tracking using KPI driven approach
- Collaborated across engineering, sourcing, operations, and sales to deliver product line objectives and meet delivery timelines
- Played a key role in commissioning a new production facility and launching a strategic product line
- Developed business proposals contributing to successful approval of new product initiatives
Product Engineer at Eaton - Boyd Thermal Systems Private Limited (2017-12 – 2023-09)
- Managed full product development lifecycle for thermal solutions, from design to mass production
- Led costing and RFQ activities, improving win rates by ~15% through competitive and accurate pricing
- Delivered ~$76K annual cost savings and improved production efficiency by ~10%
- Streamlined RFQ and costing workflows, reducing turnaround time by ~25%
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets consistently
- Supported multiple product transfers and new line setups ensuring smooth industrialization
- Developed production documentation and resolved manufacturability challenges during ramp-up phase
Research Intern at AVTEC Limited (2016-07 – 2017-07)
- Designed and developed a proof of concept Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) gearbox system by integrating actuators, sensors, and control logic
- Conducted functional testing and validation of control logic, improving system reliability and repeatability
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, controls) to align design and integration requirements
Founding Member – Product Engineering at Preen Labs (2015-06 – 2016-08)
- Developed rapid prototyping machines for automotive and medical applications
- Conducted market research and competitor benchmarking to define product positioning
- Improved prototype performance and cost efficiency through iterative design cycles
- Supported early stage business development and client acquisition efforts
Intern at Schliff Maschinen Fabrik (2014-06 – 2014-07)
- Supported assembly and documentation activities for surface grinding machines used in precision manufacturing
- Analyzed shop floor workflows and identified minor process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency
- Assisted in preparing technical documentation and standard operating procedures for manufacturing processes
- Gained exposure to machining operations, tooling systems, and quality inspection practices in an industrial setup
