Shirish Patel

About Shirish Patel

Accomplished executive with a strong background in spearheading innovative product development and engineering initiatives across diverse industries within consumer and commercial. Recognized for consistently meeting cost and quality targets through strategic planning and fostering key supplier relationships.Proficient in devising technology roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives, resulting in expanded brand portfolios and increased market shares. Consistently achieved success in streamlining product development processes and operations, resulting in increased margins and profitability. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and trained Black Belt with a proven track record in driving quality improvements and implementing Value Engineering initiatives to optimize operations.Master in Mechanical Engineering, Master in Project Management(PMP Certified), Master in Business Administration (pursuing), Certified Green Belt and Black Belt.

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager, Product Development Innovation Research

   Newell Brands

   Jan 2018 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Managing team of engineers to develop products in Outdoor and Recreational group under Contigo, Rubbermaid, Coleman, Bubba Brands.Leading the global team of engineers to research and develop the consumer driven product features.Leading the development and execution of Technology Roadmap for next-generation products with consumer health focus.Supporting capital improvement and quality driven programs to enhance product functions and cost. Providing employee mentoring, career development, and training opportunities to retain the talent.Partner with Newell technical executive leaders to strengthen the technical collaboration within Newell business units and accelerate the innovation.

Education

• Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  1999 — 2001

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Rf
• Lte
• Wireless
• Pcb Design
• Simulations
• Engineering Management
• Design for Manufacturing
• Embedded Systems
• Systems Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Testing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Tolerance Analysis
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Fmea
• Debugging
• Labview
• Ptc Creo
• Electronics