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Sumeet Bhat

India

Summary

  • Executive with Global Experience , Lived in US , Mexico , China and exposure of The Netherlands ,Germany and Brazil in Medical and Appliance industry.
  • Currently Leading 150+ global team and with varied specializations and span of delivery. Augment various cultures and skillsets in Whirlpool globally
  • Global Leader equipped to drive change management to propel company forward in world-wide marketplace. Successful enhancing policies and frameworks to handle changing business and production requirements. Background includes restructuring systems for new objectives and demands.
  • Forward-thinking global leader devoted to proper risk management in decision making. Tactical and decisive management with an insightful approach. Part of key portfolio decisions in Philips DXR and Whirlpool Ref global strategy.
  • Experienced Global Director with a remarkable history of success over a distinguished career. Adept at developing and optimizing programs in with a concerted effort to accelerate results. Great results achieved in Philips in Quality and Cost reduction
  • Seasoned Global Director with a strong background in managing global teams, implementing strategic initiatives and expanding business footprints in whirlpool . Known for leadership abilities, adept at navigating complex global markets, executing corporate strategies and fostering collaborative relationships with external partners. Significant impact made in Philips too through innovative solutions and process improvements that delivered great NPI results
  • Strategic Global Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in cross-cultural communication, strategic planning, and team leadership. Excel in using soft skills such as adaptability, problem-solving, and collaboration to achieve objectives and foster global partnerships.
  • Senior leader with several years of persistent oversight. Committed to cost-effective resource management and performance quality to achieve successful outcomes. Promotes accountability and sets measurable goals to maximize output at different layers.
  • Proven Track record in capability development - Spearheaded the complete turnaround Quality story of Whirlpool Mexico Refrigeration form extreme bad quality results to the best one in North America - Focus on Talent/Plan/Right technology and Manufacturing Execution and emphasis on basic science.
  • Systems Engineering Thought Process in North America - an end-to-end journey of consumer needs to delivery of engineering & manufacturing output (Emphasis on Requirements/System Modelling/Functional decompositions) -
  • Continued that in Philips DXR in NPIs. Core System Engineering practitioner leader with belief in Model Based System Engineering. Introduced and led MBSE program in Philips DXR with institutionalization.
  • Left a unique legacy of success stories by developing an org from scrath in Mexico and delivered record breaking results,
  • Led the Initiative of Philips DXR - Quality Mindset. Emphasis on Design Practices, Problem Solving and Design margins. Highly skilled in systematic Problem Solving. Introduced and mentored engineers in DXR to use scientific problem solving
  • Highly focused on leading boldly - by set base approach, tradeoff analysis in decision making, effective time management - persistently demonstrated over years in Design /manufacturing/Quality. P
  • Managed high level of ambiguous situations pertaining to business situations. Developed empowered teams for decision making. Highly skilled in Quality and Reliability tools and modelling and championed the use of Accelerated stress modelling in different capacities. S

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Automation Engineer

Uttam Galva Steels Ltd.
Mumbai
  • Industrial Automation design based on AC/DC drives
  • PLC programming
  • Industrial Programming.

Global Director - Mechanical Hardware - Refrig.

Whirlpool Corporation
Pune
11.2023 - Current
  • Providing leadership by setting clear expectations from long long term and short term goals in my global teams.
  • Leading around 150+ org size from India , Brazil & mexico.
  • Mechanical Design , Virtual Product Development , Verification & validation , part of the core delivery.
  • Leading efforts to maintain highly talented second line from diverse backgrounds for positions in my global org .
  • Collaborate with senior management to create a global strategy for business development.
  • Create & maintain budgets for all projects related to global expansion and monitor progress against budget goals.
  • Direct & collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of strategies in different regions around the world.
  • Core part of long term and short term Product strategy for the company.
  • Use strong issue resolution and skills to cultivate and strengthen across global stakeholders.
  • New product introduction strategy development focus and Capex optimization.
  • Best in Class focus on Product cost structuring
  • Quality Focus and strategy development on all existing and new products

President - Scientific Affairs - Medical Devices

Trivitron Healthcare
Mumbai
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities.
  • Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
  • Leading all R&D & Manufacturing of different medical Devices.
  • Responsible for C- Arm, X- Rays, Mammography, X ray Grids, Ultrasound Beamformer and Probes, Radiation Protection solutions, Bio chemistry Analyzers, Patient Monitoring systems, Ventilators
  • Leading global team of 500+ people from R&D & Manufacturing
  • Development of long term and short term Product strategy for the company.

Director : System Engineering - DXR

Philips Healthcare
Pune
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Led versatile teams of System Design, Image Chain/Image Quality /Norm Compliance/PDM /Design Assurance/ Sustainability/Design for Manufacturability and testability through common thread of my group
  • Delivery of key Systems in Fluoroscopy and X-Ray Product Enhancement. Good wins In 3D Collimator designs , Mobile X rays over years.
  • Model Based System Engineering program initiation - facilitated successful pilot and embracing in all new NPIs- Supporting Digital Twin journey
  • Reinforce strategies for layered architecture development in DXR and NPI deliveries
  • Risk Management overseeing according to ISO 14971 Risk management for Medical Devices.
  • Responsible for Quality Management system attributes especially document control and CAPA according to ISO 13485 for medical devices.
  • FDA audit compliance readiness according to 21 CFR 820
  • Responsible for Quality Improvement Program execution in DXR
  • Established the Systematic Problem-Solving mindset taking advantage of PRIDE methodologies in all product lines individually and CAPA closures
  • Technology transfer Mapping and Manufacturing Coordination & hardware development
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Coach the team for time management and support for roadblock removing
  • Collaboration with other Cross functional partners for developing solutions like Clinical Application, Service, Manufacturing etc
  • Develop roadmap and plans for enhancements of ERP solutions like Windchill implementations along with BOM structure leaning
  • Develop Lab capability for Image Chain testing and Approbation testing along with enhancing testing competencies
  • Manage with proactive planning the prospective Obsolescence situations.

Senior Engineering Manager-System Architecture

Whirlpool Corporation
Michigan
12.2016 - 06.2019
  • Led capital intensive Mega project in North America from Technical solution R600a Project in US and Mexico
  • Significant Contributions in different platforms for Quality improvement - XXL , AK 12 , Also introduced AK12 Single Evap
  • Evaluated product capital expenditure & managed development expenses
  • Suggested right technology solution sets, parallel engineering development and solution convergence & governance
  • Worked in cross-functional /cross-stakeholder environment and resolving conflicts by providing best solutions for the company
  • Imparted training to teams to apply System Engineering Tools and Systems mindset in design development, usage of Reliability Engineering advanced tools and OPEX approach
  • Reported product KPIs to leadership & ensuring closed loop accountability
  • Enabled people talent pipeline and succession plans
  • Further Institutionalized MBSE in North America Ref business.

Senior Engineering Manager- System Engineering

Whirlpool Mexico
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Effectuated the entire development activities including requirement analysis, planning, finalizing specifications and prototype development
  • Spearheaded System Modeling - Concept Modeling in SySML, applying Systematic approach of developing right requirements & associated V&V
  • Led Cost & Quality Improvement Program in French Door Bottom Mount refrigerators in Whirlpool US and increasing market share
  • Mentored the Team of Cost & Quality Planning Engineers to accomplish best in class, cost & quality levels in FDBMs deliver products to consumers.

System Architect- Ref Subsystems

Whirlpool Mexico
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Led group of 50 different subsystems in Mexico for Refrigeration Product Development in Technology
  • Delivered new technology solutions at best cost & quality
  • Developed persistent quality improvement strategies & headed Quality Deployment Teams; developed OEM business strategy at best value propositions
  • Managed NPI & EPI target delivery on-time
  • Assisted to create product plans for next 5 years along with Marketing Team with Plan to sell & product portfolio development
  • Worked for competency development in Mexico Refrigeration Group
  • Performed Physics Driven field failure analysis & voice of customer analysis
  • Ensured VOC approach
  • Headed Energy Efficiency Compliance Program in Whirlpool
  • Used Model based System Engineering tools and vouched for its use
  • Managed Cooling, Mech
  • Structures, Electronics Controls & Ice/Water Solutions
  • Supported usage of advance statistical & reliability tools like Weibull++, RENO & ALTA for robust predictability & decision-making
  • Deployed six sigma tools like design of experiments & COVs for enhanced experimentations.

Engineering Manager - Verification & Validation and Labs

Whirlpool Corporation
Asia
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Spearheaded a group of multiple Product Approval Labs in different Asia
  • Ensured product compliance & customer requirements
  • Delivered Cooling Performance Evaluations, Energy Compliance, Reliability & Safety for all product ranges
  • Performed lab capability planning & strategy development
  • Conducted consumer immersion based predictive modeling
  • Performed physics based spec
  • Development and quantitative accelerated predictive modeling for quality prediction
  • Created TEST to FAIL / TEST to LEARN program development
  • Acted as Reliability Engineering Mentor for in cross regions
  • Worked on unconventional usage of highly accelerated test methodology (HALT), HASS & QALT, development of empirical models for assessment of severity of failures based on precipitated failures statistically.

Reliability Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation
Tennessee
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Piloted Accelerated Stress Testing in Cleaning Group in in New NPIs
  • Designed Unique Acceleration Models for components like Spiralgraph
  • Established Reliability Lab in R&E, Benton Harbor and MI after Jackson, Tennessse Closure
  • Created Field Safety Predictive Model
  • Supervised Product Hazard Management process & evaluated safety risk & product safety compliance with Whirlpool Corporate standards
  • Managed component & product level safety tests as per Whirlpool CPS standards and as per IEC/UL requirements
  • Controlled Spec development in field.

Control System Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation
07.2002 - 01.2007
  • Electronics Development for Refrigeration
  • Wiring harness Design
  • Safety audits
  • IEC 60335 Audits
  • Product hazard management

Education

Ph.D. - Carbon Composite Advancements

ESGCI , Paris
Paris
12.2023 - Current

B.E. (Electronics & Power Engineering) -

Govt. College of Engineering, Amravati
01.2002

MIT System Engineering Course -

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts
01.2018

Skills

  • System Thinking
  • MBSE (Model Based System Engineering)
  • Six Sigma
  • Quality & Reliability Science
  • Decision Making
  • Cocreation Methodology and Mindset
  • Simulation-based Design
  • Quality Mindset
  • Time & Budgetary Control
  • People Leadership and Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Soft Skills: Communicator, Motivator, Collaborator, Change Agent, Practitioner, Leader
  • System Architecture
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Image Chain/Image Quality/Norm Compliance
  • Sustainability
  • Design for Manufacturability and Testability
  • Obsolescence Management
  • System Modeling
  • Technical Talent Development
  • Architecture Roadmap
  • Safety Risk Evaluation

Certification

  • Certified Reliability Engineer from American Society for Quality
  • Systems Engineering Certified - SysML & DNG
  • Certified Reliability Professional by Center for Reliability, Chennai
  • Certified Tester for IEC 60335 by Underwriters Laboratories
  • Six Sigma Black Belt

Personal Information

Total Experience: With 22 years of Global experience, System Thinker with passion in Product Desgn , focus on MBSE, a professional with high proficiency in Technology Development, Design for Manufacturing, System Engineering, capability, organizational and team Development. Results oriented with Six Sigma, Quality & Reliability Science background

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kashmiri
  • Marathi
  • Spanish

Timeline

Ph.D. - Carbon Composite Advancements

ESGCI , Paris
12.2023 - Current

Global Director - Mechanical Hardware - Refrig.

Whirlpool Corporation
11.2023 - Current

President - Scientific Affairs - Medical Devices

Trivitron Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023

Director : System Engineering - DXR

Philips Healthcare
06.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Engineering Manager-System Architecture

Whirlpool Corporation
12.2016 - 06.2019

Senior Engineering Manager- System Engineering

Whirlpool Mexico
01.2015 - 12.2016

System Architect- Ref Subsystems

Whirlpool Mexico
01.2013 - 01.2015

Engineering Manager - Verification & Validation and Labs

Whirlpool Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2013

Reliability Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2010

Control System Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation
07.2002 - 01.2007

Automation Engineer

Uttam Galva Steels Ltd.

B.E. (Electronics & Power Engineering) -

Govt. College of Engineering, Amravati

MIT System Engineering Course -

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sumeet Bhat