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VENKATA SAI MANIKANTA SURABATHINI

Southfield,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Product Development Engineer with a strong foundation in automotive systems, product design, and mechanical simulation. Skilled in managing the complete product lifecycle—from concept development and CAD modeling to prototyping, testing, and validation—ensuring high-quality, industry-compliant outcomes. Proficient in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB/Simulink, and ANSYS, with hands-on experience in injection molding and familiarity with APQP and PPAP processes. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving rapid problem-solving, and translating design requirements into manufacturable solutions. Passionate about innovation and delivering engineering solutions that create measurable impact.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Intern

ONG (OMNIMIN Global) Solutions
03.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained APQP And PPAP documents
  • Worked towards rectifying defects in injection molding and increasing performance of the parts
  • Developed and implemented customer satisfaction indicators, providing actionable reports to management for quality and service improvement.
  • Supported prototype builds through rigorous documentation and inspection per prototype checklist.

Engineering Trainee

Quartzite Mines
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Operated and monitored crushing and screening plants in quartzite mining operations. Assisted in preventive and breakdown maintenance of crushers, screens, and conveyors.
  • Maintained daily logs and supported production reporting and performance tracking.
  • Collaborated with teams to improve plant efficiency and reduce equipment downtime.

Vehicle Simulation Intern

PANTECH
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Completed MATLAB Onramp training to build modeling and simulation skills.
  • Developed subsystems: battery, motor, drivetrain, and vehicle dynamics.
  • Performed key calculations: range estimation, power requirements, torque-speed analysis, and regenerative braking efficiency.
  • Simulated real-world driving cycles (e.g., FTP-75) and analyzed vehicle performance.
  • Gained hands-on experience in EV architecture, system modeling, and control logic.

Electric Dirt Bike Designer (FMAE Innovation Challenge)

Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Led the design and development of a functional electric dirt bike prototype.
  • Engineered frame and suspension systems optimized for off-road performance.
  • Performed FEA to validate mechanical integrity under stress conditions.
  • Integrated motor, battery, and control systems with thermal and packaging constraints.
  • Managed end-to-end prototyping including fabrication, welding, and assembly.
  • Delivered presentations to judges emphasizing sustainability and engineering rigor.

Engineering Intern

VERZEO
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Supported virtual labs and basic design projects related to automotive components.
  • Strengthened fundamentals in mechanical engineering and CAD tools.

Education

M.S. - Automotive Engineering

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
12-2024

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Gitam University
India
08-2021

Skills

  • Design & CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor,Nx cad
  • Simulation & Analysis: ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink
  • Productivity Tools: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Technical Areas: EV Systems, Vehicle Dynamics, FEA, PPAP, APQP
  • Design thinking
  • Product documentation
  • Report preparation

Timeline

Product Development Intern

ONG (OMNIMIN Global) Solutions
03.2025 - Current

Engineering Trainee

Quartzite Mines
11.2021 - 06.2022

Vehicle Simulation Intern

PANTECH
08.2021 - 09.2021

Electric Dirt Bike Designer (FMAE Innovation Challenge)

Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers
10.2020 - 11.2020

Engineering Intern

VERZEO
03.2020 - 05.2020

M.S. - Automotive Engineering

Lawrence Technological University

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Gitam University

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