Radha S Kulakarni
Sustainability Lead Engineer (Product EHS)
Bengaluru
Summary
Highly accomplished and detail-oriented Environment sustainability professional aiming in development of EHS strategies within the manufacturing, product design and environmental remediation. Adept at enforcing strong internal/external relationships and able to secure the cooperation of cross-functional teams that align with business goals and required change management procedures. Ready to accept new challenges by working efficiently under pressure with implementation of latest technologies. A strong team player, reliable and good communicator. Able to think and integrate effectively with management, customers and team members as well as people from various social backgrounds.
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD ENGINEER-Sustainability
AIRBUS INDIA PVT LTD
BENGALURU
07.2019 - Current
- Develop sound strategies for the seamless integration of new and evolving product safety standards, technologies into new product introduction
- Work with cross-functional subject matter experts to derive, adapt and implement sustainable solutions addressing climate change, substance risk etc.
- Interact with National Regulatory Agencies to address technical questions related to product registration and compliance and advocate for product acceptance
- Coordination, participation and facilitation of meetings and discussions, supporting the Global Product Stewardship Lead, also with R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, other functions as needed to ensure processes implementation throughout the product development cycle
- Handling the team of size 4 to conquer the Eco-design approach
- Establishing Eco Design, Circular economy principle in design portfolios
- Application development to attain digital sustainability
- Hazardous substances management and Risk analysis being in substance expert committee
- Product life cycle analysis(LCA) using tool GABI according to ISO14040
- A/C materials, processes Pre-EHS evaluation and ensure compliance before qualification.
SENIOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER
TE CONNECTIVITY
BENGALURU
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Finished Products compliance as per TE standards
- Being Part of Substances Committee Expert -Analyzing the Impact of New Substances on TE Products
- Product regulatory Assessment - MCC (Material Compliance Centre) and Windchill Product Analytics
- Supporting Product regulatory information as required by Customers of different regions (ASIA , EMEA, USA)
- Supporting the sales team on regulatory compliance
- Working with suppliers for Raw Materials compliance Data (components & Chemicals).
EHS&R Coordinator
3M INDIA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
BENGALURU
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Handling customer queries and Products Regulatory Declarations as per their requirement such as VOC, FDA (21 CFR), REACh, ROHS etc
- Updating customers about the progress of the issue lifecycle and following up further until completion
- Chemical Coordinator managing all chemical authorizations for 3M products, MSDS management of Numerous MSDSs
- Interface with Industrial Hygienists and other Environmental regulatory personnel as and when necessary
- Maintaining a database of company products and catalogs to provide best service for all customer queries
- Company parts BOM creation & IMDS submission (automotive sector) by analyzing the customer drawings
- Worked on WEEE or India E Waste Rule Implementation for 3M India Products
- Raw Materials (Chemical), Electrical & Electrical components & Packaging materials compliance as per regulations RoHS, REACH Conflict Minerals & other national/ international regulations
- MSDS creation and management: Analysis & Update of formulation-composition including the regulatory assessment for chemicals, mixtures, Articles and Finished Products by using software tool (SAP)
- Performed on-line troubleshooting with suppliers: Identified problems, provide technical advice, and follow up on scheduling
- Working on Chemical Data Management System (SAP)
- Extended support to the sales and Marketing team on regulatory compliance
- GHS classification and labeling products
- Have a brief knowledge on the secondary level of Packaging
- Hazardous-Non Hazardous goods Classification for Transportation as per IATA
- Product life cycle management (LCM) and risk assessment
- Cultivated relationships with clients by working on various plant functions, Supply chain, Production, Quality and Warehouse.
IMDS Engineer
Rapid Global Business Solutions India
BENGALURU
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Evaluation parts of Vehicle by using technical tools (A1 & A2 optimizers)
- Heavy Metal Tracking (ELV, GADSL) & Data analysis
- Creation of parts in IMDS technique tool
- Working with suppliers for part submission & compliance status of the components
- Material analysis as per OEM guidelines such as REACh, ROHs, conflict minerals etc
- As a stakeholder of the team, handling & maintaining ISO documents by writing procedures meeting ISO 9001:2008 protocols and PowerPoint Presentations
- Represented team as an Auditee in External-internal Audits.
Education
PG DIPLOMA - Industrial Environment Health and Safety
B.E CHEMICAL Engineering -
MVJCE Bengaluru - VTU
Bengaluru Karnataka 08.2009 - 04.2013
Skills
Effective communication with SuppliersNew Process Development & ImplementationComprehensive Problem Solving AbilitiesMSDS creation & GHS classificationCDMS web Authoring & eMIF technical tool
Chemical control legislation
Global regulatory product compliance
Regulations :Conflict Minerals, REACH, ROHS, WEEE & 21 CFR,BPR
Tools: IMDS AI, A2, CDX, I Point, GABi, MS office, Google Workspace
Life Cycle Assessment, Circularity, Substance expertise, Eco-design
Time management & Effective Organizational skillsWillingness to Learn, Team FacilitatorUndergone Kaizen Training & Scrum -agile
Project Planning, Execution & Management
Certification
Certified EHS Assessor by CII
Hobbies
- Gardening
- Art crafting
- Hosting programs
- Reading novels
Marital Status
Married
Languages Known
- English
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Telugu
Projects
Removal of chromium ions from wastewater by using suitable Adsorbent (leaf powder). Extraction of polyphenols from different seeds by using ethanol as solvent and kinetic studies of process carried out.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teams Methods and tools in the development of Eco-design Application - 2023
Timeline
Certified EHS Assessor by CII
01-2021
LEAD ENGINEER-Sustainability
AIRBUS INDIA PVT LTD
07.2019 - Current
SENIOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER
TE CONNECTIVITY
09.2017 - 06.2019
EHS&R Coordinator
3M INDIA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
05.2015 - 08.2017
IMDS Engineer
Rapid Global Business Solutions India
07.2013 - 04.2015
B.E CHEMICAL Engineering -
MVJCE Bengaluru - VTU
08.2009 - 04.2013