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Guest Lecture on
Awareness and Orientation for Mechanical Engineering Students on the World of Design Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a one-day guest lecture on “Awareness and Orientation for Mechanical Engineering Students on the World of Design Engineering” on 27 July 2026 at AB104, for III and IV B.Tech Mechanical Engineering students and faculty members. The program aimed to enhance students’ awareness of modern design engineering practices, emerging technologies, industry-standard software, and career opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. Mr. Sunkam Nagaraju, Lead Automobile Engineer, Dynamic Generic Solution, served as the resource person for the program.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. N. Padma Sravya, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who emphasized the importance of strong technical fundamentals, analytical thinking, practical knowledge, and proficiency in design software for successful engineering careers. Mr. Y. Dinakar, Director – Placement and Career Guidance, addressed the students and highlighted the significance of communication skills, teamwork, internships, professional certifications, and continuous skill development to meet industry expectations and enhance employability.
During the technical session, Mr. Sunkam Nagaraju explained the complete product development process, including concept generation, design planning, CAD modeling, engineering analysis, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and product validation. He introduced industry-standard software such as CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, and ANSYS, highlighting their applications in various engineering industries. He also discussed the importance of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and industrial quality standards. Through practical examples and automotive industry case studies, he demonstrated how theoretical engineering concepts are applied in real-world product design and development.
An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted, during which students clarified their doubts regarding design engineering career opportunities, software skills, internships, certification programs, higher education, and placement preparation. The speaker encouraged students to develop technical portfolios, undertake industry-oriented projects, and continuously upgrade their skills to remain competitive in the engineering profession. The program concluded with a vote of thanks to the resource person, dignitaries, faculty members, and students for their valuable participation.
The guest lecture enhanced students’ understanding of product design and development, CAD/CAE applications, engineering standards, industrial practices, and employability requirements. It motivated students to pursue internships, professional certifications, and practical projects while strengthening the connection between academic learning and industrial applications. The program contributed to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting industry-oriented learning, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by improving career awareness and employability, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by encouraging innovative engineering practices, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening industry–academia interaction. Overall, the guest lecture successfully achieved its objective of bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial expectations while inspiring students to pursue successful careers in design engineering.
