Sethuraman Manikandan

Results-driven Mechanical Engineering student with hands-on industrial exposure to brake lining manufacturing, machining processes, quality control, defect analysis, and shop-floor operations. Familiar with process monitoring, industrial safety practices, and precision manufacturing techniques, seeking opportunities to apply practical engineering knowledge and contribute to efficient manufacturing and engineering operations.

Manufacturing Intern at DRiV (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Gained hands-on experience across end-to-end machining and forming processes in a brake lining manufacturing setup, actively engaging in shop-floor operations.
• Monitored key process parameters, including temperature and pressure to maintain quality standards during forming operations.
• Developed machine operation manuals and technical documentation.
• Analyzed brake lining specimens via acoustic tap tests to detect internal defects such as voids or delamination.
• Observed post-production processes including packaging and labeling, ensuring product integrity across the supply chain.
• Fostered effective team communication, reducing brake pad component defects by approximately 33% while consistently achieving daily production targets.

Industrial Manufacturing Intern at Microtech Engineers (2025-01 – 2025-01)

• Assisted with plastic injection molding operations, including material loading, die setup, and observing mold cycle optimization for efficiency.
• Learned the application of Optical Profile Projection Grinding for machining small, high-precision components.
• Identified potential process failures, such as those from improper die and material loading, to understand their impact on product quality.
• Applied knowledge of industrial safety standards and 5S organizational principles in a practical shop-floor environment.
• Collaborated with engineers to analyze machining processes and defect analysis through product return investigations.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Sri Sai Ram Engineering College (2023 – 2027)

Higher Secondary Education – Vidhya Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2022 – 2023)