Raghu Mohandas
About Raghu Mohandas
Current Role at QuEST Global
Raghu Mohandas currently serves as an Engineering Project Manager at QuEST Global. In his role, he leads large multi-functional engineering teams to deliver complex and integrated work packages. He manages the entire project lifecycle, conducting periodic milestone reviews and delivering key performance indicators such as delivery performance, yield, project maturity score, and cost margin. Additionally, Raghu is instrumental in strengthening customer relationships and overseeing the development of engineering partners and suppliers to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Professional Experience at Rolls-Royce
From 2016 to 2019, Raghu Mohandas worked at Rolls-Royce as a Sub-Systems Integrator in Turbines Design Engineering. During this time, he contributed to projects involving the Trent-XWB/1000/900 engine series, BR 700 series, and new demonstrator engines. His responsibilities included defining, developing, and monitoring technology roadmaps for critical aero-engine components, engine architecture, and new technology demonstrator programs. Raghu played a crucial role in deploying the right mix of global resources, processes, and tools, as well as mentoring teams to enhance their capability, competency, and performance.
Previous Roles at QuEST Global
Raghu Mohandas has a history of impactful roles at QuEST Global. Before his current position, he served as Project Leader for Sub-system Design from 2010 to 2016. In this role, he managed various engineering projects, implemented continuous improvement initiatives, drove productivity improvements, and led customer workshops. His work contributed significantly to cost savings and the development of automation tools and standards. He was also actively involved in pre-sales activities, deriving and driving strategy through business up-sell and cross-sell, leading to new engineering engagements across the UK, Germany, and Indianapolis.
Past Experience at Larsen & Toubro
Between 2008 and 2010, Raghu Mohandas worked at Larsen & Toubro as a Senior Design Engineer specializing in Bulk Material Handling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His role primarily involved design engineering, where he contributed to projects focusing on highly specialized areas of bulk material handling. His engineering expertise added significant value to the projects and teams he worked with during his tenure at the company.
Early Career and Other Roles
Raghu Mohandas started his career with various roles that shaped his engineering and project management expertise. He was a Co-Founder at a start-up organization in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, for 11 months from 2007 to 2008. Before that, he worked as a Trainee Engineer in Sensing & Controls at Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. from 2006 to 2007, and as an Aviation Engineer focusing on GSE & Auxiliary Units at Merlinhawk Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. for 2 months in 2006. These early roles provided him with a broad base of experience in different engineering domains.