# Sreejith Ravichandran > Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer | Design and Quality | CAD & CFD | UCD’24 Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sreejith I graduated with a Master's in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology. I have a deep passion for designing and manufacturing, and a strong interest in digital media works, such as 3D designing and video editing. I gained valuable experience and skills as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Tesla, where I worked on multiple emissions-related projects, electrolyte transfer, HVAC, noise abatement, and structural upgrades. I also have various experiences in solving engineering problems through Internships at TATA Advanced System Limited and other organizations. I have multiple certifications in mechanics of materials, project management, and project risk management. I am a leader, a learner, and a collaborator, always eager to explore new challenges and opportunities in the mechanical and aerospace industries. ## Work Experience ### Quality Engineering Intern @ TI Automotive Jan 2025 – Present | Hayward, CA ● Supported high-volume mass production of Tesla Model Y Headliners and Liftgate assemblies, sustaining 3,000+ parts/day across automated lines operating 2-3 shifts. ● Owned SCAR and SORT execution, Defect analysis, and customer containment actions, driving overall defect reduction 43% to 26%, rework reduction from 52% to 38% and scrap reduction from 4.5% to 2.8% in 5 months ● Performed SPC and Cpk analysis on Headliner assemblies and Liftgate Upper process; improved Liftgate Upper Cpk from 1.43 to 1.96 through tolerance optimisation without impacting throughput. ● Developed Defect Heatmaps, Pareto analyses, and executive dashboards used by upper management to prioritise corrective actions and allocate resources across Production, Manufacturing, CI and Customer Team. ● Drove SWI improvements, including redesign recommendations for the KAB drop-test gage to improve part retention and test repeatability following impact. ● Supported ISO9001 and automotive quality audits, maintaining document control compliance and closing minor audit findings. ### Teaching Assistant @ University of California, Davis Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Davis, California, United States ### Mechanical Engineer Intern | Facilities/Cell Manufacturing @ Tesla Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Fremont, California, United States • Designed and implemented noise abatement solutions for the CFA System, achieving a 15 dB noise reduction through acoustics and vibration evaluation, enhancing system performance. • Optimized calculations for the Electrolyte Transfer System, improving flow efficiency and scalability for massive-scale battery production. • Conducted Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to evaluate airflow dynamics and thermal characteristics in battery packs, contributing to improved design accuracy. • Supported commercial emissions analysis to ensure compliance with CAL-OSHA air quality and workplace protection guidelines, maintaining regulatory standards. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including method engineers and automation professionals, to improve manufacturing performance and thermal control in HVAC system procurement. ### Process Excellence Intern @ TATA Advanced Systems Limited Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Hyderabad • Developed and deployed Tableau dashboards for real-time tracking of Kaizen implementation and worker development, which enhanced decision-making for senior management. • Conducted assessments on Lean Manufacturing concepts, identifying inefficiencies and proposing system improvements for manufacturing workflows. • Evaluated the effectiveness of Daily Work Management (DWM) across 120+ employees, leading to improved operational efficiency. • Assisted in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategies, ensuring streamlined layout-to-production transitions with optimized BOM control. • Supported data-driven process optimization initiatives, improving manufacturing throughput and resource allocation. ### Super60 @ Kumaraguru College of Technology Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India ### Product Design Intern @ Mechathon Engineering Private Limited Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 • Designed 300+ 3D components from 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles. • Assembled a Multi-Plunger Positive Displacement Pump from the designed parts with 87 fewer parts and weighed 17% below the previous versions. • Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations using MATLAB to evaluate strain distribution and thermal behavior in high-stress components, enhancing design reliability. ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 • Coordinated with the Mechanical Design Team to successfully develop a high-powered rocket and static test pad, enhancing solid rocket booster testing capabilities. • Designed and applied a non-pyro recovery system, ensuring secure payload retrieval and improving safety through mechanical deployment mechanisms. • Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Finite Element Modeling (FEM) to optimize aerodynamic balance and thermal resistance. • Assisted in PCB integration by collaborating with electrical engineers, ensuring compatibility with avionics systems, and enhancing system reliability. • Collaborated with fabrication teams to ensure structural integrity and material compliance in rocket assembly, enhancing durability and safety. -Software used: Autodesk Fusion360, Solidworks, Autodesk Eagle, Proteus, Ansys, and OpenRocket Simulator. ### Engineer Intern @ ENGIE STOMO (SUEZ TRACTEBEL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OMAN) L.L.C Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Sultanate of Oman - Hands on and on field experience with the operation and maintenance team. - Volunteered in restoration of MCW pump on site. - Witnessed the start and stop sequence of a Power plant. - Expereienced HVAC system check routine and filter check routines. - Gained overall knowledge and work experience in Power plant and Desalination plant. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California, Davis ### Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Kumaraguru College of Technology ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sreejith-ravichandran - Portfolio: https://sreejithr2000.wixsite.com/sreejith --- Source: https://flows.cv/sreejith JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sreejith/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13