Vinayak Shete

About Vinayak Shete

Master\'s in Polymer Material Technologist with 10+ years of experience driving material innovation, product stewardship, and sustainability focused solutions across automotive, aerospace, packaging, and specialty polymer applications. I specialize in translating structure–property relationships into robust, compliant, and scalable products that meet demanding performance, regulatory, and environmental requirements.My expertise spans thermoplastics, elastomers, PTFE, TPEs, pressure sensitive adhesives, and advanced polymer processing technologies including injection molding, extrusion, and compounding. I bring hands on experience in material characterization, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting, ensuring reliable performance from lab to production scale.I have been fortunate to contribute at every stage of the polymer value chain—from research and pilot scale development at Solvay, to automotive component engineering at A. Raymond, and manufacturing/process optimization at Varroc. This end to end perspective allows me to bridge R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory expectations effectively.I hold a CPPS (Certified Product Steward) credential, formal training in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and have represented organizations at international product compliance forums. I’m passionate about building sustainable material ecosystems, enabling safe by design products, and supporting the transition toward future ready, low impact polymer technologies.Core interests:High performance polymers | Product stewardship | Regulatory compliance | Sustainable materials | DfE | EV & aerospace materials | Circular economy

Experience

1. Senior Engineer

   Eaton

   Sep 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Evaluate and mature high performance polymer technologies• Support Design for Environment (DfE) initiatives• Lead replacement of high risk substances (e.g, PFAS, hex chrome)• Provide product stewardship and regulatory guidance aligned with global frameworks such as EU REACH, RoHS, IMDS, and POPs• Contribute to long term sustainability and carbon reduction goals

Education

• M.I.T School of Polymer Engineering Pune

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Polymer/Plastics Engineering

  2009 — 2012

• Govt. Polytechnic College

  Diploma, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

  2006 — 2009

• UICT ,North Maharashtra University

  Master’s Degree, Polymer Technology

  2013 — 2015