Project Development Executive - Zazen Systems - Chennai, India
(2025-08)
- Designed 15+ mechanical components and assemblies for electric-propulsion retrofit projects, supporting 4–6 prototype builds from concept to fabrication, using CATIA V5 and SolidWorks.
- Noticeably reduced design-to-build handoff time as measured by faster shop-floor readiness, by producing GD&T-tolerance 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings and replacing ad hoc formats with standardized templates and revision control.
- Identified and resolved packaging/fitment conflicts across motor, battery, and controller integration as measured by successful first-pass assembly fit, by conducting fitment studies within constrained vehicle envelopes ahead of fabrication.
- Reduced post-test rework as measured by fewer design-iteration cycles, by reverse-engineering legacy components and applying design modifications driven directly by physical test data.
- Supported build and validation of 4–6 prototypes as measured by successful completion of functional and performance testing, by executing assembly, testing, and evaluation, and feeding results back into design revisions.
- Reduced propulsion-system part count through design consolidation as measured by fewer unique components in the BOM, by optimizing layout for manufacturability (DFM) and reliability.
Manufacturing & Quality Intern - Lucas TVS - Chennai
(2024-06 - 2024-06)
- Supported quality inspection and manufacturing process audits on the production line as measured by defect rate and process throughput, by conducting dimensional checks against GD&T specifications, verifying in-process conformance at key manufacturing stages, and supporting root-cause analysis on non-conformances.
Service Intern - Motorage Automotive - Chennai
(2022-04 - 2022-09)
- Assisted in diagnosing, tuning, and servicing 50+ vehicles over a 6-month part-time engagement as measured by service turnaround time, by performing hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, performance tuning and modifications, and fiberglass bodywork repair.
Vehicle Diagnostics Intern - Fortune Motors - Kerala
(2023-11 - 2024-01)
- Diagnosed root causes and rebuilt engines across 20+ vehicles as measured by resolution accuracy, by using OBD diagnostic tools, structured fault-finding processes, and full engine rebuilds.
Race Marshal - Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) - Chennai, India
(2023-04 - 2024-06)
- Ensured on-track safety across 5 race events as measured by zero safety incidents on assigned sector, by monitoring track conditions and coordinating incident response under INMRC/INRC protocols.
