Bhaskara Rao Palakaluri
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with a proven track record at Eastman Chemical India, driving operational excellence and scaling a design team from 4 to 20 members. Expert in CAD modeling and stakeholder communication, achieving a 3% increase in quality metrics while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Timeline
Design Services Lead
Eastman Chemical India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2017 - Current
Engineer – Design (Deputed to TechnipFMC)
Tech Mahindra
08.2012 - 02.2017
Jr. Design Engineer – Aircraft Seating & Cabinets
BE Aerospace
09.2010 - 08.2012
Design Engineer – Jigs and Fixtures
Emug Technologies
03.2010 - 08.2010
Jr. GIS Engineer
INFOTECH Enterprises (Now CYIENT)
11.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Work History
Design Services Lead
Eastman Chemical India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
03.2017 - Current
- Spearheaded the setup and growth of the Design Services team at Eastman’s Global Capability Center in Hyderabad.
- Initiated operations with 4 team members and scaled to a 20-member strong team delivering engineering design services across 14 Eastman manufacturing sites globally.
- Developed and implemented best-in-class workflows, SOPs, KPIs, and quality control systems aligned with global engineering standards.
- Delivered significant improvements in quality (from 95% to 98%) and on-time delivery (from 92% to 96%) between 2023 and 2025.
- Championed business development within the organization, expanding service scope across global sites.
- Instituted data-driven dashboards and reporting mechanisms for productivity, utilization, and efficiency tracking shared with the executive leadership team.
- Interfaced regularly with global site stakeholders, engineering managers, and plant operations teams to align support and maintain delivery excellence.
- Curated and implemented a role-based Learning & Development program to build and enhance technical competencies across the team.
- Entrusted with full ownership of performance planning, goal setting, talent coaching, and operational decision-making.
- Successfully delivered high-profile support including 3D and 2D pattern designs for premium automotive film manufacturing.
- Recognized for demonstrating leadership, innovation, and cost-effective scaling of engineering services.
Engineer – Design (Deputed to TechnipFMC)
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad
08.2012 - 02.2017
- Led a 4-member design team working on subsea oil & gas projects for TechnipFMC.
- Responsible for mechanical design and delivery of Umbilical Termination Assemblies (UTA), Subsea Distribution Units (SDU), and associated hardware.
- Managed the creation and review of complex CAD models, assembly drawings, and BOMs using NX and Teamcenter.
- Coordinated with cross-disciplinary teams for design validations and ensured timely project completion within quality parameters.
- Received client recognition for early delivery and superior design quality.
- Regularly interacted with client-side project engineers and participated in progress review meetings.
Jr. Design Engineer – Aircraft Seating & Cabinets
BE Aerospace
Hyderabad
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Delivered end-to-end design support for premium aircraft seating systems.
- Created part and assembly drawings for seating structures, interiors, and upholstery using Siemens NX.
- Involved in concept to production-level design of seating systems for business jets like Phenom and Falcon series.
- Conducted interface checks and ensured compliance with design for manufacturability (DFM) standards.
- Supported review and selection of materials and hardware in alignment with aviation standards.
Design Engineer – Jigs and Fixtures
Emug Technologies
Hyderabad
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Modeled and detailed jigs and fixtures for manufacturing clients including Subros Auto Air Conditioners.
- Created 3D CAD models and generated detailed 2D drawings for production.
- Modified legacy drawings to meet new client requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
Jr. GIS Engineer
INFOTECH Enterprises (Now CYIENT)
Hyderabad
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Worked on GIS-based telecom mapping projects for Swisscom Telecom, Switzerland.
- Performed spatial data modeling, QC, and cross-checking using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Recognized with “Associate of the Month” award for outstanding project contributions.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur11-2006
Skills
- Engineering Leadership
- Global Team Management
- Operational Excellence
- Process Design
- CAD Modeling
- Siemens NX
- AutoCAD
- Teamcenter
- Subsea Systems
- Aircraft Interiors
- GIS Systems
- Productivity Metrics
- Dashboarding
- Quality Assurance
- Design Reviews
- Stakeholder Communication
- SOP Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Business Development
- Executive Reporting
- L&D Program Design
- Performance Coaching
- Project Execution
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Native
Native
References
References available upon request.