Raghavendra Narasimhaiah
About Raghavendra Narasimhaiah
Current Position at QuEST
Raghavendra Narasimhaiah currently serves as a Principal Engineer at QuEST, located in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. In his role, he leverages extensive expertise in mechanical engineering, focusing on delivering high-quality design and engineering solutions. His contributions at QuEST are supported by a rich background in mechanical drafting and design, garnered from previous significant roles in the industry.
Previous Roles
Raghavendra has a solid professional background, having worked at Tata BP Solar India Ltd as a Draughtsman for two months in 2004 and at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as a Mechanical Drafter from 1998 to 2004. During his six-year tenure at HAL, he designed and drafted ground support equipment for prominent aircraft, including the Tejas Fighter Aircraft and the HJT-36 Sitara (Intermediate Jet Trainer). These roles helped shape his expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector.
Educational Background
Raghavendra earned his BE in Mechanical Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering, studying from 2005 to 2008. Prior to this, he completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (General) from Sri Jayachamarajendra Polytechnic between 1994 and 1997. His formal education laid the groundwork for his professional achievements in mechanical drafting and engineering design.
Key Contributions at Rolls-Royce
Raghavendra has significantly contributed to over 12 Rolls-Royce Civil Large and Business Jet Aero Engine Development Programmes, supporting bench, flight, and flight test compliance certification. He also worked onsite as a Design Integrator at Rolls-Royce PLC in Derby, UK and Bristol, UK, and visited Rolls-Royce Deutschland in Germany for business purposes. His work focused on delivering over 100 design definitions with a quality index exceeding 95, implementing innovative design solutions, and achieving substantial cost savings.
Innovative Design Solutions
Among Raghavendra's notable achievements is the development of productivity improvement tools, including an automatic fastener length calculator and a lead-out bundle diameter calculator. These innovations contributed to significant reductions in build time, air leakage, and engineering effort, leading to cost savings of over $300,000. His high level of technical skill and ability to streamline processes exemplifies his capability to enhance efficiency in engineering projects.