Rakesh Singh
Head of R&D | Quality Leader | 26+ Years of Driving Innovation from Idea to Market in Home and Kitchen Appliances | NPD | PLM | Cost Optimization | Lean Project Management Increased Efficiency by 25%
- Role
- Head Research Development Department at Videotex International Pvt. Ltd.
- Location
- Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rakesh Singh
Head of R&D | Leader in Product Development | Quality Assurance Leader | 26+ Years in Domestic Appliances | Competent in Product Design, NPI, and Global ManufacturingI have more than 26 years of experience leading cross-border projects in the Consumer Durables and Home appliances industry. My areas of expertise are product innovation from start to finish, engineering design, project management, and global operations. I have successfully led the design, development, and commercialization of a wide range of products, including Direct Cool, Frost-Free, and Convertible refrigerators, as well as washing machines, water dispensers, ceiling fans, mixer grinders, nutri-blenders, gas cooktops, induction cooktops, and storage water heaters.Throughout my career, I have established and scaled manufacturing lines throughout India, Nigeria (Somotex, Fouani) and Bangladesh (Butterfly), implementing the best processes and quality systems derived from LG India standards. My experience covers product life cycle management (PLM), introduction of new products/technology (NPI/NTI), TRM planning, design for Six Sigma, design -based design and OEM/ODM strategy.Highlights include: Launched more than 50 appliance models with a strong focus on design, performance and compliance centered on the user Configure and optimize international refrigerator manufacturing installations Recognized for turning consumer pain points into commercially successful innovations has reached cost reduction and revenue growth, improving product processes, parts and resources Improved product quality, brand perception and market share through continuous innovation and problem solving Specialist in supplier audits, export compliance, quality systems and operational optimizationWith a mechanical engineering degree from Aligarh Muslim University and a six sigma green belt, I bring a powerful mixture of engineering insight, business insight and strategic leadership for all projects. My goal is to continue boosting profitable, scalable and sustainable innovation in the global appliance sector.
Experience
Head Research Development Department
Videotex International Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2025 — Present · Noida, IN
Handling TV development activities and creating Home Appliances capabilities
Education
Aligarh Muslim University
Diploma in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Babulal Jain Inter College, Aligarh, U.P.
High School, Science
Aligarh Muslim University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
Hiralal Barahsaini Inter College, Aligarh, U.P.
Intermediate, PCM
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Revenue & Profit Growth
- Quality System Compliance
- Unigraphics
- Process Improvement
- Team Building
- Management
- Project Planning
- Engineering
- Export
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Quality System
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Test Management
- Product Design
- Six Sigma
- Product Launch
- Development Quality
- Profit Maximization
- Materials
- Project Coordination
- Vendor Audit
- Quality Management
- New Model Launch
- Consumer Product Safety
- Kaizen
- Innovation
- Cost
- Product Liability
- Tqm
- Supplier Quality Engineering
- Product Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Test Planning
- Design Verification Testing
- Vendor Management
- Market Research
- Simulations
- Team Leadership
- 3d Modeling
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