Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju
About Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju
Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju is a Lead Executive Engineer at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2011 in various engineering roles. He specializes in durability and failure analysis and leads a team focused on product innovation and design review processes.
Current Role at Kennametal
Currently, Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju serves as Lead Executive Engineer at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads a team of three engineers, focusing on design review processes. His responsibilities include validating Structural Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in mechanical components and tools. He is also involved in conducting durability and failure analysis, ensuring that detailed reports are provided to end customers.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju has extensive experience at Kennametal, where he has worked in various engineering roles. He began as an Associate Engineer from 2011 to 2013, followed by a promotion to Executive Engineer from 2013 to 2016. He then advanced to Senior Executive Engineer, serving from 2016 to 2019. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to product development and engineering processes.
Education and Expertise
Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering expertise, particularly in mechanical components and tools.
Innovation and Product Development
As part of an innovation team at Kennametal, Poornachander Rao Shanthamraju focuses on developing new products. His involvement in this team highlights his commitment to advancing engineering solutions and enhancing product offerings within the company.