Nirav Desai
Marlton
Summary
Solution-focused Product Manager/Project Manager/Engineering Manager with 12 + years of experience in leading large- scale technology projects from design through to implementation. Instrumental in dissecting complex problems, devising iterative processes, and leading end-to-end change management. Skilled in managing budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure projects completed on time and within budget
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENGINEERING MANAGER/ Project MANAGER/ PRODUCT ManageR
Johnson and Johnson
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Reduced development costs by 25 percent by creating a plan to merge related products into one, more streamlined product
- Reduced production cycle time by 76% while keeping safety standards through effective risk mitigation strategies
- Managed a team of 30 engineers that delivered projects 3 days ahead of schedule and within a lean $3MM budget while keeping the highest quality standards in the industry
- Worked with team of 12 project managers and coordinators effectively ensure the prompt delivery of projects on time within budget and high-quality standards
- Perform project goal and scope definition, capital cost, project planning, and scheduling
- Lead all aspects of projects, including planning, resource allocation, project documentation, client engagement, and change management
- Address and resolve project risks, roadblocks, and obstacles while securing resources to efficiently complete deliverables
- Lead projects for new product development. Set overall project goals, plan schedules, define direction & contribute to other functional areas as needed
- Established strategic direction for CAPA and Complaint activities aligned with business and quality initiatives and in compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Interfaced with management, peers, and subordinates to assess and improve adequacy of processes, which includes but not limited to remediation efforts of CAPA, Complaint, and Nonconformity (NC) deficiencies found in internal audits and/or inspections
- Generate 3D models of parts and assemblies, 2D fabricated part drawings with proper dimensions and tolerances, and 2D assembly drawings with required views and BOMs.
- Understanding of pneumatic systems, servo motors, gearboxes, sensors, and conveyors and electro-mechanical systems
- Perform CFD and CAE analysis of various structural and thermal fluid systems assembly and components
ENGINEERING MANAGER/ PROJECT MANAGER
Siemens
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Succeeded in managing a quarterly budget of $1MM across 23 departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance
- Reduced project cycle time by 60% while maintaining safety standards through effective risk mitigation strategies
- Partnered with teams of 15 contractors that completed projects within deadlines and 34% under budget on average
- Supervised 15 projects with budgets above $888K, including 9 other projects worth S1M each
- Built relationships with 150 customers that contributed materially to over S800K in repeat business
- Conducted root cause analysis on project issues and developed actionable recommendations to mitigate future risks
- Perform research and development functions supporting the development of new products or improvement of existing products utilizing project Management and Product Lifecycle Management practices
- Created and executed over 500 new or updated procedures to ensure flawless implementation and adoption of new processes
- Review and approve contract details and coordinate with vendors outside contractors, scope, schedule, and budget
- Analyses trends to monitor effectiveness of CAPA and Complaints processes and drive remediation for improvement
- Spread headed development and formulation of CAPA related projects resulted in determining the correct root cause of compliance related issues
- Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX and AutoCAD.
- Strong familiarity with ASTM, ASME, and ISO standards relating to materials, testing, and finishing
- Strong understanding of various manufacturing methods and their respective effects on component design
- Generate 3D models of parts and assemblies, 2D fabricated part drawings with appropriate dimensions and tolerances, and 2D assembly drawings with required views and BOMs.
- Understanding of pneumatic systems, servo motors, gearboxes, sensors, and conveyors and other electromechanical systems
- Perform CFD and CAE analysis of various structural and thermal fluid systems assembly and components.
- Achieved 45% cost reduction in design and development costs associated with electronic energy-saver sensor activated surgical scrub sink using green hydro generator power technologies.
- Improved design of hydraulic plumbing system for uniform pressure and temperature distribution of thermostatic mixing valve by performing CFD fluid dynamics analysis
PROJECT MANAGER
Blickman, Inc
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Championed process improvements resulting in S340K annual cost savings through improved collaboration with 17 vendors
- Built relationships with 150 customers that contributed materially to over S800K in repeat business
- Collaborated with across departments on a variety of projects, increasing inter departmental communication by 70% YoY
- Delivered redesign processes and products to upper management supporting quality improvements and projected cost savings
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure timely project execution
- Demonstrated ability in applied research, new concept development, simulation and validation supporting engineering and production areas
- Developed streamlined design protocols for existing/new products and prototype testing resulting in improved manufacturing efficiency by 50%
- Created and executed over 500 new or updated procedures to ensure flawless implementation and adoption of new processes
- Implemented data analysis methodologies to measure project performance, find areas for improvement, and suggest solutions to project managers
Education
Master of Science - Data Science and Analytics
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
Surat, Gujarat01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
C. K. Pithawalla College of Engineering & Technology
Surat, Gujarat01.2008
Skills
- MATLAB
- Mathematica
- Tableau
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Power BI
- AWS
- AZURE
- GCP
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Adaptive
- Asana
- Trello
- Smartsheet
- Mondaycom
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Siemens NX
- ANSYS
- SolidWorks
- Draftsight
- Pro/E
- Microsoft Project
- Minitab
- Excel QI Macros
- SPC
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Sigma XL
- Nimbus Control
- Microsoft Visio
- CAPA Management Software
- Teamcenter
- ADAPTIV
- Epicenter
- Epicor
- Salesforce
- ETL Pipeline
- Trackwise
- ERP
- SAP ERP
- Oracle Netsuite ERP
- Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource
- RAID log
- Plainview
- Jira align
- SAP concur
- SAP Viva
- EPIC system
- RACI matrix
- SaaS
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Oracle Primavera
- Planisware
- CMIC
- BIM360
- PLM
- Team foundation server
- Blue prints reading
- Bluebeam
- A/B testing
- Dorothy Comfort EPIC system
- Responsible AI (RAI)
- LIMS
- CATIA v5
- Solidworks PDM
- Solidworks flow simulation
- UKG pro
- Ultipro
- Primavera P6
- Click up
- Veeva-SQM
- SAP
- ETQ CAPA Software
- MasterControl
- Arena Solutions
- Trackwise CAPA software
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Product management
- Project planning
- Budgeting
- Logistics and supply chain management (SCM)
- Engineering
- Scheduling
- Software
- Drafting
- Problem solving
- Optimization
- Lean Engineering
- Inventory control
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Strategy Planning
- Leadership
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Scheduling
- Planning
- Change Management
- Agile and Scrum Methodology
- Negotiation
- Decision Making
- Project Budgeting and Financial Forecast
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- CapEx projects
- OpeEx projects
- SDLC
- EPC Projects
- Merger and Acquisition
- Asset management
- Digital Marketing
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Food safety and processing
- FDA
- ISO 13485
- ISO 14971
- QSR 21 CFR 820
- UI/UX
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Analytics
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
- Certified SAFe 6 Agilist
- LEED Certification
- Fire Safety Level 1
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- PRINCE2
- OSHA 30 Certification
Timeline
ENGINEERING MANAGER/ Project MANAGER/ PRODUCT ManageR
Johnson and Johnson
12.2020 - 12.2024
ENGINEERING MANAGER/ PROJECT MANAGER
Siemens
01.2016 - 12.2020
PROJECT MANAGER
Blickman, Inc
01.2011 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
C. K. Pithawalla College of Engineering & Technology
Master of Science - Data Science and Analytics
Thomas Edison State University
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