Jagadish Mukka
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Engineering Leader with 23 years of global experience in managing high-performance teams and complex vehicle programs. Specializes in project management, digital engineering, and AI-driven tools, ensuring effective product lifecycle management. Aligns engineering initiatives with business objectives to enhance collaboration and drive innovation. Expertise includes CAD, PLM solutions, data analytics, and RPA tools.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India Pvt Ltd.
01.2010 - Current
- Enhanced cross-functional collaboration and engineering strategy alignment across global teams, accelerating project turnaround by 20%, increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 25%, and influencing enterprise-wide decisions on digital transformation and sustainability.
- Pioneered and executed multiple automotive projects from concept to production, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and budgets.
- Led cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and QA to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions.
- Supervised 12+ engineers in design and release management for new product development and change management, improving workflow and project outcomes.
- Managed supplier and client relationships, ensuring project success and maximizing value delivery.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted project continuity.
- Championed automation initiatives (RPA & Python), achieving $1M/year in cost savings.
- Achieved an 8% cost reduction through strategic variant optimization.
- Developed Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking and real-time project status reporting, improving visibility into project progress.
- Implemented continuous improvement and resource optimization frameworks, boosting team productivity by 15% and reducing overhead costs by 12% without compromising delivery quality, resulting in recognition with internal awards for operational excellence.
- Instituted a mentorship program, fostering talent development & succession planning for key roles.
Senior Design Engineer
Fuji Steel
Himeji
09.2009 - 11.2009
- Engineered precision layouts for A.C. Servo Press components, improving assembly efficiency and component functionality.
Senior Design Engineer
Savy Infotech
Tokyo
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Designed and validated powertrain plastic components (oil strainer, oil pan, intake manifold) to achieve 38% weight reduction and enhance thermal performance.
- Led end-to-end development of bumper bolster (shroud) to enhance structural integrity and manufacturability while optimizing cost efficiency through advanced CAE and DFMEA processes.
- Co-authored patent application for lightweight plastic oil pan with integrated oil strainer, streamlining design and reducing part count.
- (Deputed to Daikyo Nishikawa Corporation, Hiroshima, Japan)
Design Engineer
Satyam-Venture Engineering Services Pvt ltd
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Redesigned suspension knuckle joint using parametric CAD modelling for Superior (USA), improving adaptability and structural performance to meet project specifications.
- Developed precision 3D models for rear rotor-housing water pump components for Mazda (Japan), ensuring compliance with automotive cooling system standards and enhancing component reliability.
- Migrated and optimized seal designs to I-DEAS CAD platform for Cooper (USA), enhancing design accuracy and accelerating development cycle.
CAD Engineer
Plexion technologies
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Designed and developed cockpit assemblies for RHD and LHD instrument panels, switch carriers, and components, ensuring compliance with ergonomic, safety, and OEM specifications to improve user experience.
- Implemented GD&T (3D PMI) documentation per ASME Y14.5 standards, enhancing dimensional control and manufacturability to support production accuracy.
Design Engineer
IdolaFori Ltd
08.2001 - 12.2002
- Developed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for engine components, including crankshaft, connecting rod, piston, and engine mounting bracket, ensuring compliance with automotive performance and durability standards.
- Created high-accuracy 3D models and detailed drawings of turbocharger assemblies, enhancing thermal efficiency and structural integrity.
- Modeled LCV gearbox assemblies, including gears, transmission casing, and clutch housing, ensuring manufacturability through application of precise tolerances and GD&T.
Education
B.E - Mechanical
Osmania University
Hyderabad04-1998
Skills
Product development
- NPD & Series (Design & CAE )
- PLM & BOM Management
- Change Management
- Continuous improvement
- VAVE
- NX, Catia
- Teamcenter
Project management & Leadership
- Strategy planning and execution
- Operational excellence
- Cross-functional collaboration
- KPI tracking
- Team leadership
- Quality control processes
- Conflict Management
Certification
- Business Analyst using Power BI
- JLPT Level 3
- Agile Project Management
- Pursuing PMP Certification
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Japanese
- Hindi
Timeline
Program Manager
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India Pvt Ltd.
01.2010 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
Fuji Steel
09.2009 - 11.2009
Senior Design Engineer
Savy Infotech
01.2006 - 08.2009
Design Engineer
Satyam-Venture Engineering Services Pvt ltd
01.2006 - 08.2009
CAD Engineer
Plexion technologies
01.2006 - 08.2009
Design Engineer
IdolaFori Ltd
08.2001 - 12.2002
B.E - Mechanical
Osmania University