Pavankumar Sonkar

Sustainability Architect | Product Design & Compliance Leader | RoHS & EcoDesign Specialist | Driving Circular Economy & Climate Action | 17+ Years in Engineering Innovation Across Philips, Cummins, Schneider Electric

Role
Sustainability Architect at Philips
Location
Pune, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Pavankumar Sonkar

With over 17 years of experience at the intersection of product design, regulatory…

Experience

  1. Sustainability Architect

    Philips

    Jun 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

    At Philips, I lead the sustainability function for Diagnostic X-Ray (DXR) product portfolio, embedding circular economy and eco-design principles across lifecycle stages. I work at the intersection of compliance, innovation, and global supplier collaboration to ensure our devices meet the most rigorous environmental regulations worldwide.Key Achievements:• Pioneered the RoHS compliance strategy for high-complexity medical devices, closing declaration gaps through supplier engagement and BOM analytics.• Developed and implemented sustainability roadmaps aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling long-term climate action metrics.• Integrated eco-innovation initiatives into New Product Introduction (NPI) and Legacy Change Management (LCM), advancing Philips’ circular revenue targets.• Centralized SCIP data governance and ensured end-to-end traceability for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) across global operations. Specialties: Sustainability Strategy & Roadmapping, RoHS & Environmental Compliance (RoHS2/3, SCIP, CSRD), EcoDesign & Circular Economy Principles, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Product Regulatory Affairs, Engineering Change Management (ECN/ERN), Component Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation, Diagnostic X-Ray (DXR) Product Development, Mechanical Systems Design & Validation, New Product Introduction (NPI), Design Thinking & Innovation Management, Patent Creation & IP Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Supplier Collaboration & Compliance Communication, Product Cost Optimization, CAD Tools: Creo Parametric, Pro/E, PLM Platforms: Windchill, Defect Management Tools: Clear Quest, Testing Protocols: DVP & R, DFMEA, 7-Step PPS, Technical Documentation & Manual Development, Teaching & Curriculum Development (CAD, FEM, OBE), Process Standardization & SOP Creation, ISO/IATF Standards & Internal Auditing.

Education

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

    Master of Design, Industrial Design

    2008 — 2010

  • MTT

    D.M.E.

    2002

  • B. M. S. College of Engineering

    Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering

    2002 — 2005

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