Jay Panchal

About Jay Panchal

I strongly believe \"Its not over until I win\" as “It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” Over 15+ years of diversified experience in New Product Development and Introduction, Process Improvement, Value Analysis and Value Engineering,Quality Management, Cross-functional Management and Project Management, Program management,Risk mitigation, Field failure analysis expertise followed by knowledge of all problem solving techniques across Electronics Industry. I am currently working as Lead System Designer in Philips in NPI/LCM projects. In my last assignment, I worked as Program Manager in medical health care domain for engineering service and prior to that Experience working in American and Japanese culture, Project and Product Management with Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air-conditioning India Limited in Global Design Centre I have experience of handling and executing program in Product Design & Development activities, Product Benchmarking & performing Tear down analysis, Performance Improvement, Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement Possess strong experience building Logic diagram, Capturing Circuit Diagram & technical specifications, Software logic preparation, finalization & defining specification. I have expertise in EMI EMC for appliances. I am skilled in PCB design tools like Altium, mentor graphics, Ki-cad and possess experience in using tools like 5 Why analysis, corrective action preventive action. I am adept in FMEA and Electrical component derating, knack of brainstorming during software module debugging My core skills include the following: • New Product Development & Introduction • Project and Program Management • VAVE • PCB Controls Design • Cost Enhancement • Tear Down Analysis • Data Analytics • Vendor Dealing • Business Development • Relationship Management

Experience

1. Lead System Designer-lcm

   Philips

   Apr 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   I’m a results-driven technical leader with deep expertise in end-to-end system lifecycle management for Fluoroscopy X-ray systems, combining systems engineering, regulatory compliance, and product ownership. I bring experience delivering safe, reliable, and high-performing medical imaging solutions in highly regulated environments. Technical & Product LeadershipI lead cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle—from concept through post-market—ensuring quality, safety, and design integrity. I plan and synchronize complex technical workstreams, driving integration across hardware, software, and systems domains. Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management (LCM)As a Product Owner, I align product enhancements with evolving customer needs, regulatory shifts, and market trends. I lead root cause investigations of field issues and own CAPA execution Change & Defect ManagementActive contributor to Change Control Boards (CCB), managing Problem and Change Requests end-to-end. I prioritize backlogs, lead Modular Launched Design (MLD) updates, and ensure smooth implementation of changes across platforms. Systems Engineering & Requirements ManagementSkilled in model-based systems engineering, Agile development, and traceability management. I ensure clear, testable, and compliant requirements from new feature design to customer escalations. Regulatory Compliance & DocumentationProven track record in maintaining, prepare & review key documentation including Risk Assessments, Design Impact Analyses, and regulatory submissions. Collaboration & Stakeholder CommunicationAct as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Fluoroscopy systems—connecting R&D, quality, service, manufacturing, and external partners. I bring clarity and ownership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment from concept to field deployment. Provide technical input and documentation to support safe, effective system performance

Education

• Gujarat Board

  12th

  2004 — 2005

• Gujarat board

  10th

  2002 — 2003

• Charotar institute of technology Changa

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2005 — 2009