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
Sustainability Architect
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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