Mukka Jagadish

PMP- and Agile-certified Program Management Executive with 24+ years of automotive industry experience leading complex Powertrain, Driveline, and Engine programs for global OEMs. Recognized for driving end-to-end program ownership with strong business acumen, ensuring profitability, customer satisfaction, and successful execution from concept through production launch. Experienced in PMO governance, Engineering Change Management, and continuous improvement methodologies, including 5-Why and 8D, with working knowledge of APQP, IATF 16949, and DFMEA.

Backed by deep technical expertise in propeller shafts, differentials, and gear design, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional global teams, align engineering, manufacturing, IT, quality, and business stakeholders, proactively manage risks, and consistently deliver on-time, on-budget, high-quality programs. Bilingual in English and Japanese, with a strong track record of leveraging Power BI, automation, and digital transformation to strengthen program governance and drive operational excellence.

Program Manager - Daimler Truck Innovation Center India Pvt Ltd. - Bengaluru

(2010-02)

• Lead global Powertrain engineering programs covering Propeller Shaft and Differential systems across LDT, MDT and HDT vehicle platforms, supporting FUSO, FX Military and eCanter product portfolios.
• Lead program execution across a 100–125 member cross-functional engineering organization, directly coordinating project teams of 25–30 engineers spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, Purchasing and Business functions.
• Govern end-to-end program execution through structured PMO processes, executive reporting, stakeholder communication, RAID management and engineering change governance.
• Drive customer-focused program execution by aligning technical deliverables, engineering milestones, manufacturing readiness and business objectives.
• Support program financial health through design optimization, cost reduction initiatives, engineering standardization and proactive risk mitigation.
• Architected a Digital Twin solution that eliminated 20,000+ engineering hours annually (15 FTE) through end-to-end engineering process automation.
• Developed AI Agents that automated Custom Truck Order (CTO) processing, reducing manual effort, improving turnaround time and increasing engineering productivity.
• Designed and deployed an AI-powered Engineering Chatbot that reduced IT support dependency while improving knowledge accessibility and self-service capabilities.
• Automated Propeller Shaft selection, engineering drawing generation and DMU creation, improving engineering quality, reducing cycle time and increasing delivery speed.
• Established cross-functional knowledge-sharing initiatives that standardized engineering processes and strengthened organizational capability.
• Optimized Pinion Gear variants for the Indonesian market, eliminating special nickel coating and reducing direct material cost.
• Consolidated multiple assembly variants into standardized maintenance-free designs, reducing manufacturing complexity, lifecycle cost and inventory.
• Led Similarity Part Identification initiatives that reduced design variation, optimized procurement and improved engineering standardization.
• Applied structured problem-solving methodologies including 5-Why, 8D and Pareto Analysis to improve quality, mitigate risks and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Designed and engineered Propeller Shaft and Differential systems across global commercial vehicle platforms.
• Delivered engineering solutions balancing customer requirements, manufacturability, quality, cost and product performance.
• Worked extensively with Siemens Teamcenter PLM, supporting Product Data Management, Engineering Change Management and engineering release processes across global development programs.

Senior Design Engineer - Fuji Steel - Himeji, Japan

(2009-09 - 2009-11)

• Engineered precision layouts for AC Servo Press systems, improving assembly efficiency and manufacturing quality.

Senior Design Engineer - Savy Infotech - Tokyo, Japan

(2006-01 - 2009-08)

• Designed lightweight Powertrain plastic components achieving 38% weight reduction.
• Co-authored patent for integrated lightweight oil pan design.
• Applied DFMEA, DFM, and DFA principles to improve manufacturability and product performance.

Design Engineer - Satyam-Venture Engineering Services Pvt ltd - Hyderabad

(2004-04 - 2005-12)

Delivered CAD and engineering solutions for suspension, cooling, and sealing systems supporting global OEM programs.

CAD Engineer - Plexion technologies - Bengaluru

(2003-01 - 2004-03)

• Developed cockpit systems ensuring compliance with ergonomics, packaging, and safety requirements.

Design Engineer - IdolaFori Ltd - Hyderabad

(2001-08 - 2002-12)

• Designed engine and transmission components including crankshafts, turbochargers, and gearbox assemblies.

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Osmania University (1998-04)