Meha Kaushal Desai
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Development Engineer with experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex product development, optimize processes, and mentor peers. Skilled at aligning stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and translating technical insights into strategic decisions. Pursuing an MBA to enhance leadership skills and transition into impactful management roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Engineer
Orthopediatrics Specialty Bracing
Boston, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Led design engineers and cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations) to launch a pediatric hip dysplasia brace, expanding the pediatric portfolio and driving Q4 2025 revenue growth.
- Translated clinical and market feedback into strategic product decisions, improving adoption and increasing pediatric patient reach.
- Managed project milestones, mitigated risks, and ensured regulatory compliance while balancing resources and timelines.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering collaboration and team growth.
Design Engineer Intern
OrthoPediatrics
Warsaw, IN
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed surgical instrument redesigns improving precision and usability through collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams.
- Developed End-of-Life documentation to improve lifecycle management and stakeholder support.
- Supported workflow optimization and regulatory compliance to boost efficiency.
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Mahagujarat Hospitals and Trust
India
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with clinicians and operations teams to optimize equipment deployment and utilization, supporting process improvements.
- Analysed equipment performance and workflows to identify efficiency gains and enhance patient care.
Pharmaceutical R&D Intern
Envee Drugs
India
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Led cross-functional collaboration to optimize drug development workflows, improving operational efficiency and portfolio strategy.
- Conducted analytical testing and quality surveillance to inform go/no-go decisions and reduce risks.
- Contributed to process standardization and knowledge transfer.
Education
Master of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Duke University
Durham, NC12.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, India06.2021
Skills
- Cross-functional leadership
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Product testing
- Risk mitigation
- Root cause analysis
- Troubleshooting skills
- Customer insight integration
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Product Development Engineer
Orthopediatrics Specialty Bracing
01.2024 - Current
Design Engineer Intern
OrthoPediatrics
06.2023 - 08.2023
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Mahagujarat Hospitals and Trust
01.2022 - 05.2022
Pharmaceutical R&D Intern
Envee Drugs
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation
Vellore Institute of Technology
Master of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Duke University
Extracurricular Memberships
- National Level Tennis Player for India
- Certified Level II Artist, State of Gujarat, India
- Becoming I Foundation, NGO (2018–2019)
- Association of Women in Science (AWS) (2022–Present)
- Duke Art Club, Events Lead (2022–Present)