Mitank Kapadia
Analyst Engineering @Whirlpool Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Analyst Engineering @Whirlpool Corporation
Pune, IN
Tracking emerging and disruptive technologies impacting home appliances and adjacent industries.Conducting competitive intelligence and feature benchmarking to identify whitespace and innovation opportunities.Leveraging web scraping and data automation tools for technology scouting and market-trend dashboards.Collaborating with universities and research institutions for early-stage material, design, and process exploration.Preparing strategic insight briefs for cross-functional teams to influence next-gen product roadmaps.Supporting innovation portfolio development through trend validation, early proof-of-concept identification, and business impact mapping
EDUCATION
MIT-WPU
Master of Technology - MTech, Engineering Design
C. K. PITHAWALA COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECH., SURAT, INDIA
B.E., Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT MITANK KAPADIA
Competitive Intelligence (CI) professional with 6+ years of experience in Home Appliances, focused on product benchmarking, teardown analysis, and cost strategy. Skilled at turning market and trade show insights into actionable intelligence for product planning, sourcing, and leadership teams.Currently part of Whirlpool\'s CI team, where I lead initiatives across Refrigeration, Cooking, Laundry, and Dish categories. I’ve participated in global expos like AWE China 2025 and Canton Fair 2024 to scout innovation trends, assess competitor strategies, and identify teardown-worthy SKUs. Insights from these visits have helped shape FY25 product roadmaps and procurement plans.Previously contributed to Whirlpool’s Cost & Quality (C&Q) function, delivering a forecasted $2.3M in cost flow savings and building a $4.2M innovation pipeline.What I bring:🧠 Competitive teardown benchmarking with feature and BOM mapping Factory capability insights (volume, automation, make-vs-buy %) Excel-based CI dashboards and structured CI reporting US B1 visa holder with experience in international CI travelTransitioned from engineering execution to a strategic CI role—focused on driving better product, sourcing, and innovation decisions through insight-led intelligence.
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