Bharath Shekar

Product Engineer

Shanghai, China6 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 6 years of experience in medical device R&D.
Expert in design verification and validation for neurosurgical products.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ISO 13485 certified.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare R&D Specialist with a focus on medical device innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Research And Development (r&d)PrototypingProject Management

Other Skills

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Change ManagementLeadershipDesign VerificationDesign ValidationRisk AnalysisDFMECATest Fixture DesignTeam BuildingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMatlabStrategic PlanningTeam Management

About

As an accomplished Senior Design Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience, I am passionate about transforming complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions in the medical device sector. My expertise lies in R&D for neurosurgical products, where I leverage my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ISO 13485 certification to drive quality and efficiency. I specialize in executing design verification and validation activities, ensuring that every component meets rigorous performance standards. Known for my leadership and problem-solving skills, I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to making healthcare better. Let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your team's success in China!

Experience

6 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

4 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Stryker

4 roles

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Change ManagementResearch and Development (R&D)Prototyping

Mechanical Design Engineer

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Design, Develop, Modify and Verify mechanical components for new medical devices along with aggressive prototyping (Design & Manufacturing) for neurosurgical research projects and to optimize existing products
Represent the Design function and work with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing & Project Management to ensure project success. Working with the team to achieve milestones of New Product Development cycle
Executing technical and multi-functional design verification and design validation activities. Generation of development tests, verification tests protocols to test and to validate the functional life, characteristics, simulated use cases of the components
Test fixture design to support the components during the testing for various testable & measurable parameters
Real-time application of the designed devices through Cadaver lab visits and understanding the user needs for new devices from surgeons
Application of Stryker design controls for a structured, phase-gated (stage-gated) new product development process
Design for Manufacturing/Assembly review for the components/assembly with cross functional teams
Risk analysis and DFMECA during development phase of the component
Create components and prints as per ASME standards. Work with supplier for on time delivery of design tangibles for OEM products
Travel to Cork, Ireland (Sep 2023) for V&V testing activities. Continuous collaboration with global stakeholders (US, Freiburg, Cork).