Abhinav Athavale

... Functional Expertise

  • Research & Development
  • Project Management
  • Operations

... Education

  • Mumbai University

    B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) - Mechanical Engineering

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    M.S. - Mechancial and Aerospace Engineering

... Certifications

  • Six Sigma Green Belt- JnJ Supply Chain Academy

  • Manufacturing for Future- JnJ Supply Chain Academy

... Professional Recognitions

  • JnJ Gold Award-2019

  • Research Assistant Scholarship Award-Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, -2015

... Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Communications and PMO at J&J WiSTEM2D, an Employee Resource Group to promote Women in STEM fields

  • Volunteer Teacher-Mimaansa teach for children from under-privileged household

Abhinav Athavale

Abhinav Athavale

Seasoned engineering professional with 6+ years of experience in product development, process design and project management. Led multiple cross functional and global teams to execution of projects for Driving Innovation, Cost Optimization and New Product Introduction in Healthcare Industry. Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.


... Work Exp | 7 years

... Int Exp | 34 months

...Process Engineering Lead
...Johnson and Johnson Private Limited
Aurangbad, Maharashtra

  • Spearheaded the Digital Transformation project for deployment of automated production lines with equipment worth $2.5MM.
  • Led project teams for launch of 4 new products and ligature kits.
  • Delivered 50% reduction in wastages of the packaging process by using Six Sigma Methodology

... Project Engineer
... Excelsior Medical, A Medline Company
Neptune, New Jersey

  • Led Design Change project for modifications of syringe tip caps, generated annual savings worth $450,000.
  • Executed project for deployment of Carton Erector machines, to reduce workforce requirement by 1 unit
  • Deployed new online label printing system for 11 packaging lines in collaboration with IT team.

... Unit Administrator
... Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Rutgers University
Piscataway, New Jersey

  • Coordinated the execution of the R.E.H.S. GETUP program for 100 High School students from 10 countries and teachers to promote STEM careers.

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