Deep Sharma

Product Management professional with 8+ years of experience in thermal management (liquid cooling & air cooling products), specializing in end to end lifecycle management, customer driven product development, and portfolio strategy. Proven track record of driving product line growth through pricing strategy, cost optimization, and cross functional leadership. Experienced in translating market trends and customer requirements into scalable product solutions aligned with business and financial objectives.

Assistant Product Manager - Product Line (Thermal Systems | Cooling Devices) at Mersen India Private Limited (2023-09 – Present)

• Managed product line activities for thermal management solutions with ownership of pricing, cost structures, and margin targets (~8% contribution improvement)
• Defined and executed regional product strategy, improving competitive positioning and supporting revenue growth (~15% YoY in key accounts)
• Led end-to-end product lifecycle from requirement capture to production ramp-up, reducing time-to-market by ~20%
• Captured Voice of Customer (VoC) and translated into product enhancements, improving customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Supported P&L decisions through cost analysis, pricing strategy, and margin tracking using KPI driven approach
• Collaborated across engineering, sourcing, operations, and sales to deliver product line objectives and meet delivery timelines
• Played a key role in commissioning a new production facility and launching a strategic product line
• Developed business proposals contributing to successful approval of new product initiatives

Product Engineer at Eaton - Boyd Thermal Systems Private Limited (2017-12 – 2023-09)

• Managed full product development lifecycle for thermal solutions, from design to mass production
• Led costing and RFQ activities, improving win rates by ~15% through competitive and accurate pricing
• Delivered ~$76K annual cost savings and improved production efficiency by ~10%
• Streamlined RFQ and costing workflows, reducing turnaround time by ~25%
• Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets consistently
• Supported multiple product transfers and new line setups ensuring smooth industrialization
• Developed production documentation and resolved manufacturability challenges during ramp-up phase

Research Intern at AVTEC Limited (2016-07 – 2017-07)

• Designed and developed a proof of concept Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) gearbox system by integrating actuators, sensors, and control logic
• Conducted functional testing and validation of control logic, improving system reliability and repeatability
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electronics, controls) to align design and integration requirements

Founding Member – Product Engineering at Preen Labs (2015-06 – 2016-08)

• Developed rapid prototyping machines for automotive and medical applications
• Conducted market research and competitor benchmarking to define product positioning
• Improved prototype performance and cost efficiency through iterative design cycles
• Supported early stage business development and client acquisition efforts

Intern at Schliff Maschinen Fabrik (2014-06 – 2014-07)

• Supported assembly and documentation activities for surface grinding machines used in precision manufacturing
• Analyzed shop floor workflows and identified minor process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency
• Assisted in preparing technical documentation and standard operating procedures for manufacturing processes
• Gained exposure to machining operations, tooling systems, and quality inspection practices in an industrial setup

Master of Engineering in Computer Integrated Manufacturing – SGSITS Indore (2015-09 – 2017-09)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – IIST Indore (2015-05)