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Binesh Pillai

Binesh Pillai

Pune

Summary

  • A dynamic professional with over 13+ years of work experience in New and Innovative product design and development in Home appliances, Oil and Gas Subsea Equipments and Locks and Architectural Hardware.
  • Passionate and highly skilled in leading Mechanical and Electro- Mechanical engineering design and development, testing, project execution and team management.
  • Achieved demonstrated success in Product Innovation, Technology analysis, Customer engagement, Key account Management and Product Lifecycle Management.
  • An effective communicator with Innovative mind set, quick learner and excellent co-ordination and Presentation skills.
  • In-depth Knowledge of Product Design Guidelines, Manufacturing processes and Selection, Aesthetics and Finishes and Quality Control and Improvement.
  • Value engineering, Reverse Engineering, Product Benchmarking, Teardown Analysis and Design for six sigma (DFA,DFM,DFR,DFS,DFSS) methodologies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in translating business requirements into
    technical solutions and driving data-driven decision-making to enhance
    business intelligence capabilities.
  • Skilled in balancing technical acumen
    with effective leadership, fostering a collaborative environment that
    encourages innovation and continuous improvement

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Engineer: Aesthetics & Performance

Whirlpool Corporation
Pune
07.2017 - Current
  • At present I am Lead Engineer for Aesthetics & Performance responsible for Design and Development of Cooking Ranges and Built in Appliances.
  • Mentoring a team of 18 engineers for Development of console and cooktop subsystem design and deliverables using systems engineering approach.
  • Defining Road-map for Technology and Capability Development, Complexity reduction and also leading the creation of knowledge documents and catalogues (FMEA, DVP, CPM, Shelf's).
  • Global Cost Leader for Consoles with more than $10M Cost savings and avoidance ideas implemented from scoping to production.
  • Leading Quality and Advanced Development initiatives with Global stakeholders and Partners.
  • DFMA Site lead with 100+ Engineers trained and $20M cost savings realized across multiple categories.
  • Operational Excellence Black Belt , Six Sigma Green Belt, Triz, VMA/ VAVE, Reliability Certified.

Product Engineer II

Oceaneering International
Chandigarh
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Led Product Development for Various Subsea Equipments for Deep water oil and gas extraction.
  • Improved quality of team deliverables with standard practices, GD&T, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, ASME Y14.5, Customer standards and PLM Documentation.
  • Managed Mega projects of esteemed clients like British Petroleum, Exxon Mobil, Hess Corp, Reliance, ONGC etc.
  • Created Conceptual designs for Technical Bidding and prepared Scope of supply for new projects.
  • Performed Mathcad calculations for Padeye, Mudmat foundation, Cathodic protection, Fastener calculations.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Shipping Pallets and Carousel Structures.

Asst. Manager - Product Design

Godrej & Boyce
Mumbai
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Spearheaded the project to revitalize the Most Iconic Product of Godrej Locks - NavTal, working directly with the Godrej family.
  • Core member of the Product Council, Pre-sales and Influencer management team.
  • Managed the Development and Introduction of 5 premium products in the Consumer Market.
  • Developed customized solutions for B2B verticals like Petroleum, Power, Cash Handling, Nuclear etc.
  • Represented the department at the IMS and TUV compliance Audits.
  • Product Standardization as per Industry and region specific standards.

Education

MBA - Business Management

NMIMS
Mumbai
12.2023

Production/Industrial Engineering -

V.J.T.I, Mumbai University
Mumbai
07-2011

Skills

Product Design
Six Sigma & Opex
Creo, Solidworks, AutoCAD

PLM & SAP

Engineering Change Management

Product Lifecycle Documentation
DFMA
VMA/ VAVE
Product Benchmarking

Cost Analysis & Savings

Data Analysis

Triz & Critical Thinking

Reliability

Mentoring and Leadership

Motivation

Strategic Management

Business Development

Capability Development

Professional Highlights

  • Implemented Cost saving ideas and projects worth over $10M USD.
  • Designed 20 ft Pallet to Load subsea Umbilicals and deployed in the Ocean.
  • Designed and released 7 new and innovative products into Consumer Market.
  • Onsite Experience of 1 Year in USA.
  • Consistently ranked Exceptional Performer since last 4 years in a row.
  • Won Rockstar, Star, Engineering Excellence and Team Performance Awards Multiple times.

References

References available upon request.

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/binesh-raj-pillai/

Certification

  • Opex Black Belt - Whirlpool Corporation
  • New Product Development - IDC, IIT, Bombay
  • Design of Experiments - CII
  • Certified Solidworks Professional - Dassault Systemes (C-NJZN255QL2)
  • GD&T Professional - Technologist (GDTP)
  • Advanced Weldments - Dassault Systemes (C-639YSQ3UQP)
  • Advanced Sheetmetal - Dassault Systemes (C-G7ALYJS6NR)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Whirlpool Corporation
  • Reliability Engineering and Life Testing - IIT, Kharagpur
  • Combustion Fundamentals and Modeling Concepts - IIT, Madras
  • Value Methodology Associate (VMA) - SAE International
  • DFMA Methodology - Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc.

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1

Accomplishments

  • Rockstar Award
  • W-Star Nominee.
  • Star Award.
  • Best Team Award.

Timeline

Lead Engineer: Aesthetics & Performance

Whirlpool Corporation
07.2017 - Current

Product Engineer II

Oceaneering International
01.2015 - 07.2017

Asst. Manager - Product Design

Godrej & Boyce
09.2011 - 01.2015

MBA - Business Management

NMIMS

Production/Industrial Engineering -

V.J.T.I, Mumbai University

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