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I am Rajiv Gupta, a Lean-thinking New Product Development and Manufacturing leader with global experience across medical devices, diagnostic instruments, robotics, and consumer electronics. I drive cross-functional collaboration, early risk mitigation, and scalable manufacturing while balancing profitability and quality.
I excel at nurturing teams from the ground up, orchestrating design-to-manufacture processes, and delivering NPIs that meet regulatory and market needs. I thrive in startup and SME environments, turning complex ideas into tangible products and sustainable growth.
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Work Experience
Director – Designer - Orchestrator at INNOCREATE GLOBAL
January 1, 2015 - PresentLed NPD, NPI and manufacturing orchestration for startups and SMEs across medical devices, bio-tech instruments, robotics and consumer electronics. Designed cardio-vascular catheter anchoring mechanism, smart ultrasound handheld device, and contributed to a UV-C sterilization concept with patent potential. Improved manufacturability and scale-up with DFMA and DFx.
Senior Director – Program Management at GENER8
December 31, 2022 - September 10, 2025Oversaw New Product Development and manufacturing program management for medical devices and related instruments; led alpha development initiatives including SOLA enzymatic DNA synthesis integration and isothermal POC diagnostics concepts, plus RF therapy platform improvements for a compact form factor.
Head of Manufacturing at DUSTY ROBOTICS
December 31, 2021 - September 10, 2025Established and led manufacturing vision, strategy, processes and scaling for NPI; provided DFM improvements to existing designs; built and mentored the manufacturing organization to meet customer commitments and quality targets.
Technical Director (Advisor) at PMI
December 31, 2018 - September 10, 2025Executive-level advisory role delivering operational efficiency improvements; turnaround of product development and manufacturing infrastructure; implemented ISO-aligned QMS and regulatory alignment; redesigned part numbering, ERP, PLM and APS for improved visibility.
Consultant at HOSPIRA
December 31, 2012 - September 10, 2025Led a fixed-duration sustaining engineering/improvement initiative; conducted structured investigations and defined actions to drive results within aggressive timelines.
VP/DIRECTOR OF NPD & MANUF at CERMED CORP.
December 31, 2012 - September 10, 2025Led product development, manufacturing and CE approvals for women’s health sample collection and point‑of‑care instruments; managed outsourced NPD/manufacturing in China and built regulatory framework to support approvals.
Instrument Division Director at CIRTEC MEDICAL
December 31, 2010 - September 10, 2025Core leadership in growth strategy for the instrument division; redefined product development plan, accelerated timelines, and improved customer reporting; drove operational restructuring to reduce burn-rate.
Principal PD Leader at INVETECH
December 31, 2008 - September 10, 2025Led mechanical design for proprietary IVD and Lab automation systems; accelerated product development from concept to delivery, collaborating with global clients, marketing, manufacturing and vendors.
Product Development Leader at FISHER & PAYKEL
December 31, 1999 - September 10, 2025Led consumer appliance R&D and manufacturing product development activities, delivering design innovations and manufacturability improvements.
Product Development Leader at AUTOAir International
December 31, 1996 - September 10, 2025R&D and manufacturing leadership for automotive HVAC products, driving design improvements and production readiness.
Engineering Manager at SANDEN Vikas
December 31, 1995 - September 10, 2025Led automotive HVAC R&D, technology transfer and manufacturing initiatives across multiple programs.
Lead Engineer Design and Manufacturing at Khaitan
December 31, 1985 - September 10, 2025R&D and manufacturing leadership for consumer appliances; drove design and process improvements.
Education
PGDC IM - Innovation Management at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with Honors at Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, India
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Qualifications
ISO 9001 / QMS Compliance
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025ISO 13485
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025ISO 14971
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025IEC 60601
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025IEC 62366
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Computers & Electronics
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