Kishore Lachubugatha

About Kishore Lachubugatha

Lead global VECE projects, delivering over $10M+ in annual savings and managing a $15M+ cost-out pipeline through structured methodologies such as should-costing, BOM analysis, benchmarking, and VE integration in NPI and VE-owned NPDs.• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across design, sourcing, OM, suppliers, ISC, quality, and manufacturing to identify cost drivers, negotiate value, and implement sustainable improvement strategies.• Extensive expertise in CFD electronics cooling using Ansys, with deep proficiency in thermal analysis at cabinet, chassis, module, and board levels to ensure optimized design feasibility.• Designed products in compliance with CSA, UL, and IECEx standards, collaborating with cert agencies for seamless test execution. Coordinate and resolve complex issues across global cross-functional teams, supporting NPI and product enhancement.• Mentor engineering teams in VE studies, applying product development, DFM, and optimization skills to uncover cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and performance; facilitate BAEs and Kaizen workshops to drive continuous improvement and align with COE goals.• Drive capability building and strategic alignment through proficiency matrix development, MOS strengthening, & KPI tracking across SBG/SBU/GBE levels; align VE ideation outcomes with GBE goals and SBU AOP, delivering insights to Sr. Leadership via dashboards & reports.• Active member of the business CCB with expertise in ECN/ECO implementation & shopfloor issue resolution across global prod sites.• Leads project team, excelling in handling various projects in demanding situations, consistently meeting deadlines with precision and efficiency

Experience

1. Pa ve Ideation Leader

   Honeywell Technologies

   Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead global VECE projects, delivering over $10M+ in annual savings and managing a $15M+ cost-out pipeline through structured methodologies such as should-costing, BOM analysis, benchmarking, and VE integration in NPI and VE-owned NPDs.Drive excellence in project governance using tools like Accolade, GDM, and Ivalua, ensuring alignment with quality, budget, and delivery goals while proactively mitigating risks.Build strong cross-functional partnerships across design, sourcing, OM, suppliers, ISC, quality, and manufacturing to identify cost drivers, negotiate value, and implement sustainable improvement strategies.Mentor and lead engineering teams in conducting VE studies, applying expertise in product development, DFM, analysis, and optimization to uncover cost-saving opportunities—while maintaining product quality and performance throughout the PDP.Facilitate BAE and Kaizen workshops to support continuous improvement and align engineering with COE goals, accelerating productivity and margin improvement.Act as a VE Ideation Leader, aligning pipeline outcomes with GBE goals and SBU AOP to support long-term strategic objectives.Drive capability building through planning, resource allocation, and proficiency matrix development, while strengthening the MOS to enhance execution, accountability, and cross-functional alignment.Track KPIs at SBG/SBU/GBE levels to assess project impact, cost savings, and engineering performance; present actionable insights and results to senior leadership via dashboards and reports.Extensive expertise in CFD electronics cooling using Ansys, with deep proficiency in thermal analysis at cabinet, chassis, module, and board levels to ensure optimized design feasibility.Designed products in compliance with CSA, UL, and IECEx standards, collaborating with cert agencies for seamless test execution. Coordinate and resolve complex issues across global cross-functional teams, supporting NPI and product enhancement.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics

• C B H SCHOOL BHEEMUNIPATNAM

  SSC, SSC

  1997 — 2000

• M R A G R Govt Polytechnic Vizianagaram

  Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

  2000 — 2004

• QIS College of Engineering & Technology, Vengamukkapalem (Village), Pondur Road, Ongle(M),PIN-523 272.(CC-49)

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering

• Osmania University

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Product Development
• Analysis
• Pro Engineer
• Cnc Programming
• Engineering
• Sap
• Project Engineering
• Autodesk Inventor
• Manufacturing
• Mastercam
• Cfd
• Cad/Cam
• Teamcenter
• R&D
• Gd&T
• Solidworks
• Simulations
• Sap Erp
• Cnc
• Vendor Management
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics
• Ecn
• Pro E
• Powermill
• Catia
• Bom Management
• Autocad
• Icepak
• Pdm
• Nx6 Machining
• Ansys
• Cad
• Thermal Analysis
• Asme