Headline

Engineering Leader | Product Development & Program Management | Aerospace & Energy | Digital Transformation | Six Sigma & SAFe Agile | IIM Bangalore | BITS Pilani

About

Dynamic leader with 20 years of experience in Product development, Engineering Production Support and Program Management with a comprehensive and holistic approach (Conceptual design to Validation and Certification) across multiple domains (Energy and Aerospace). Passionate, value-driven product management with experience leading cross-functional teams to plan, build, launch and manage world-class Products. Exceptional leadership ability to mentor resources, create strategic plan based on objectivity and define solution road maps with Strong commitment towards quality, On-Time delivery and exceeding customer's expectation. Skilled in Business Strategy, Leadership, Project/Team/Customer/ Supplier Management, Talent acquisition, Performance management, Quality assurance and Automation/ Digitization etc. and have good knowledge on Data Analysis, Business Analytics (Statistics & Python) and visualization. An effective communicator with excellent Interpersonal, Analytical and Problem-solving abilities. The core characteristics are Initiative, Ownership, and a commitment to excellence. Certifications: • Six sigma Green Belt [Both DMAIC & DFSS] • ACE Associate [Lean Process Tool] • SAFe 5 POPM • Scrum Master [CSM] and • Data Science.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Manager Engineering at Collins Aerospace, Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led Thrust Reverser team in Aerostructures at Collins Aerospace Global Engineering Centre, India (Legacy UTC Aerospace) for program MRJ and E2-175. • Led Nacelle MRB Support team (Engineering Production support) for the defects which arises during manufacturing (includes both metallic and composites). • Adept at Product strategizing, implementing, managing large groups with optimal resource utilization and strong commitment towards quality & On-Time delivery with excellent communication & influencing skills.

Technical Manager at Collins Aerospace, Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs, Bangalore, • In-depth experience in managing full Product development life cycle (conceptual to validation and certification) of commercial Aircraft Nacelle Thrust Reverser for Regional jet configurations (Mitsubishi and Embraer) with PW GTF Engine (Geared-Turbo Fan Engine). • Responsible for Operational excellence, working with cross-functional teams, Program reviews with Global leadership, establishing key project metrics with data-driven approach to ensure efficacy with OTD and to meet both internal and external customers commitments.

Senior Technical Lead at Collins Aerospace, Apr 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 y 11 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led Thrust Reverser – Translating Sleeve & Outer Fixed Structure teams for program Embraer E2-190 CDR and E2-E175 CDR Milestones including mentoring and Technical reviews. • Developed Analysis Matrix, Engineering Review checklist, Component Analysis Best practices, and Engineering documentation. Owned & Managed Project Scheduling, Project and Team Management.

Technical Lead at Collins Aerospace, Jul 2013 - Mar 2016 · 2 y 8 mo, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, • Supported Thrust Reverser – Translating Sleeve Structural Engineering analysis of Bombardier CS100/CS300 Certification and Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ) CDR milestones. • Expertise in Stress analysis (Metallic & Composite Structures) using Classical & FE Analysis methods. Achieved Productivity Savings through Automation, and Process improvements.

Engineering Lead at Infosys, Aug 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru Area, India, • Executed Structural stress analysis, manufacturing concessions of Aircraft Fuselage structure of A350-900 XWB configuration and developed Analysis matrix, Review checklists, and database of manufacturing Issues. • Led the Team, performed Technical reviews, on-job training to new engineers, project planning & management, and periodic communication to stakeholders to meet customer requirements. Proficient in Analysis simulationtools (Hypermesh, MSC Nastran, Patran) and Microsoft Office Tools.

Engineer at GE Power, Sep 2006 - Aug 2011 · 5 yrs, Bengaluru Area, India, • Worked on complete life cycle of New Product Design of Low Pressure section of Steam Turbine and its supporting structures. Translated high level requirements into product requirements, establish conceptual, preliminary and details designs. Provided technical support and direction to the team in solving problems using six sigma. • Major focus on designing & analyzing the Steam Turbine Low Pressure section & supporting structure components using Finite Element Analysis and simulation tools (ANSYS Classic & Workbench).

Education

Executive MBA, General Management, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master of Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Public links

linkedin.com: https://linkedin.com/in/chandugandi