Surya R

Postgraduate student in Smart Mobility with a strong interest in electric vehicles, powertrain systems, and inbound logistics. Possesses knowledge of automotive technologies, production processes, and supply chain operations, with hands-on experience in process improvement and smart manufacturing projects. Familiar with data analysis, real-time monitoring systems, and production optimization techniques to enhance operational efficiency.

Eager to apply technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking to contribute to sustainable mobility solutions and efficient logistics operations in the automotive industry.

Industry Research Internship at RENAULT GROUP (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Excess Part Feeding in Production Line

• Analyzed production line material feeding processes and identified root causes of excess part feeding, inventory mismatch, and shop-floor congestion.
• Developed an IoT-based concept for real-time monitoring of part feeding using load-cell technology to compare actual and standard part quantities and prevent overfeeding.
• Performed production data analysis involving part weights, quantities, and feeding cycles to improve inventory accuracy.
• Implemented automated alert mechanisms for material management, reducing shop-floor congestion and improving operational efficiency.
• Contributed to production efficiency improvement initiatives by reducing material congestion, minimizing excess feeding, and enhancing workplace safety through real-time monitoring solutions.

Industry Research Internship at DAIMLER INDIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (2023-02 – 2023-05)

Improve and Sustain Buyoff flow with ontakt clearance

• Identified and analyzed the Top 10 bottleneck issues in vehicle production by collecting and evaluating real-time field.
• Led the problem-solving activity for the major issue: Air Dryer Cutoff at Lower-Specification in Product, Solving using QC Story methodology.
• Conducted detailed Fishbone Diagram and Why Why Analysis to trace the root cause of air dryer cutoff at lower spec.
• Achieved significant cost reduction by eliminating failure-causing components and optimizing the air dryer cutoff system.
• Increased Vehicle Straight Pass Ratio (Right-First-Time Quality) by reducing rework, defects, and line stoppages.
• Reduced downtime and bottlenecks in the production line, contributing to smoother assembly flow.

Industry Exposure at Volvo Trucks

Industry Exposure at IP Rings

M.Tech in Smart Mobility – VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (2024 – 2026)

B.TECH in AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING – B.S.ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2019 – 2023)

12th – BHARATHIDASAN MATRIC HR SEC SCHOOL (2019 – 2019)

10th – BHARATHIDASAN MATRIC HR SEC SCHOOL (2017 – 2017)