Pravin Nirhali

About Pravin Nirhali

Result-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with over 9 years of experience working in…

Experience

1. Associate Manager - Innovation

   Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited

   Jan 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   At Crompton Greaves Consumer Electrical Limited, I\'ve served as an Associate Manager of Innovation. In this role, I\'ve been an integral part of the R&D team for the Home Appliance Department, managing a diverse portfolio of Water Heaters category. My responsibilities have included:• Leading comprehensive technology scouting efforts, including benchmarking, ideation funnels, and collaboration with industry experts and academia.• Playing a key role in idea generation and analysis through user surveys, focus group surveys, risk assessments, and business case overviews.• Managing the entire product lifecycle from defining technical specifications to prototype builds and release of manufacturing drawings.• Successfully managing 9 of New Product Development (NPD) projects, each comprising around 3 SKU variants within a year.• Leading innovation POC development initiatives resulting in a 30% increase in product endurance cycles.• Achieving significant standardization of critical components within the Water Heater category, streamlining SKU offerings.• Collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams, including external vendors, sourcing, quality, service, and marketing departments.• Exercising meticulous project management, overseeing timelines, conducting costing analyses, coordinating vendor meetings, and conducting pilot production visits.• Contributing valuable insights and ideas during brainstorming sessions aimed at enhancing product functionality, improving quality, and driving cost reduction strategies.My role has been characterized by adept project management skills, a commitment to fostering innovation, and a strong focus on achieving business objectives.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE