Abiram Manoharan

Abiram Manoharan

Graduate Engineer (Automotive/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical)

New Malden, KT3, London, GB.

About

BEng Automotive Engineering graduate from University of Warwick pursuing an Automotive Engineering role, open to graduate roles and looking to become a Chartered Engineer. An enthusiasic mindset and passion for the automotive industry, with prior experience in a Tier 1 Automotive supplier and strong mechanical & electrical skills demonstrated in numerous student-led engineering teams (Warwick Racing, Warwick Moto, Warwick Boring).

Work

Warwick Racing (University of Warwick project)

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Final Year Dissertation Project

Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Summary

Formula Student Chassis design project; CAD design a manufacturable carbon-fibre/steel hybrid space frame chassis to reduce weight and increase vehicle performance for Formula Student competition

Highlights

Extensive use of Autodesk Fusion 360 to design new chassis

Learnt and applied FEA with Fusion 360 and some use of Abaqus software

Ansys Granta Edupack to evaluate strength-to-weight ratio of various metals for optimised choices and budget constraints

Hands-on experience and learning with Warwick Racing members and WMG faculty to learn about the vehicle in person (WRe3)

Evaluated and planned manufacturing methods for feasibility of production

Achieved near 60% weight reduction compared to pre-existing vehicle; design considered for next year's competition

Forvia Faurecia

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Quality Engineer Placement

Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Summary

Lead customer and warranty investigations for Stellantis, assisted BMW investigatons, following root cause analysis and 8D reporting, carried out daily 5S audits, led daily Top 5 meeting, worked hands-on & around the clock to assist Quality technicians and production line with any issues on-the-line

Highlights

Excel and VBA used to digitise fault data collection and display with self-refreshing PivotTables & PivotCharts

Created all work instructions for new-generation Mini line (F6x) from scratch

Assisted during plant's project switch; managed and documented project test runs

Contributed in Hoshin workshop to reduce waste, Takt time and improve productivity of Stellantis production lineHandled Quality department's finances; gained experince with SAP

Handled Quality department's finances; gained experince with SAP

Warwick Moto (University of Warwick project)

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High Voltage Team Member

Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Summary

Student-led electric motorbike racing team, competed in Isle of Man TT race and Motostudent championships; High Voltage team member; tasked with designing components of motorbike's battery and powertrain.

Highlights

Used Autodesk Fusion 360 to design busbars, contactors, contribute to junction box design

MATLAB & Simulink used to calculate thermal and electrical properties of components for optimal design and material choices

Hands-on experience to learn all vital components of an electric racing motorbike, as well as build and assemble

Warwick Boring (University of Warwick project)

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Electronics Team Member

Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Summary

Student-led team competing in Elon Musk's 'Not-A-Boring' competition held in Texas, USA, to build a tunnel boring machine; assigned as Electronics member.

Highlights

Used block diagrams, schematics and state flow diagrams to work on design of power and control cabinets

Sourced components for cabinets within budget constraints and in adherence to competition safety guidelines

Warwick Boring Team achieved 5th place overall in 2023 competition; prototype tested in Texas, USA

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)

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Engineering Work Experience

Hornsey, London, United Kingdom

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Summary

One-week engineering work experience with GTR in London; assigned to service and test department to inspect, repair, overhaul and test faulty train components

Highlights

Operated a CNC wheel lathe for machining train wheel treads

Spent time hands-on assembling, dismantling and testing Desiro City Class 700 train components

Produced an Excel spreadsheet to help organise a budget statement for the service and test department

Volunteer

Welfare Officer

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University of Warwick, Sri Lankan Society

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Welfare Officer for Sri Lankan Society at the University of Warwick

Highlights

Organised events with Social Secretary and wellbeing opportunities

Choreographed and danced for performances showcasing Sri Lankan Kandyan and Tamil dance

Helped with operation of Mela, national cricket and ball event open to all national Sri Lankan university societies

Fundraiser / Committee Member

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RAG Society (Raising And Giving), University of Warwick

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Participated in fundraising activities for charity.

Highlights

Raised £695 for Unseen Charity via bucket collections in London and social challenges, to complete the Three Peaks Challenge

Education

University of Warwick

Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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BEng Automotive Engineering (with intercalated year)

Wilson’s School

Wallington, Surrey, United Kingdom
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Secondary Education (Sixth Form) Mathematics, Physics, Further Maths, French

Skills

Quality Analysis

data analysis, 8D Reporting, work instructions.

High‑Voltage Systems

electrical systems, prototype design, CAD.

Electronics Design

circuit integration, troubleshooting, systems engineering.

CAD & Engineering Design

monocoque chassis design, Formula Student.

Communication & Teaching

tutoring, student welfare, teamwork.

Organised and proactive

References

Marlena Skowronek

Forvia Faurecia FAS Quality Manager (marlena.skowronek@forvia.com)

Mr Anthony Janahan Thayaparan MBBCh MSc FRCS (Tr,Orth),

ajthayaparan@gmail.com