Sivaraman R · 2025
// What I Learned

Available for Opportunities · Mechanical Engineering

SivaramanR

Manufacturing Production Planning & Control Supply Chain Tier-1 Automotive Writer & Thinker
Sivaraman R
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Who I Am

Final-year Mechanical Engineering student with 2.5+ years of hands-on experience across Tier-1 automotive manufacturing — spanning CNC precision machining, quality engineering, and production planning within the Motherson Group ecosystem.


Passionate about where manufacturing meets the future — connected vehicles, semiconductor supply chains, and intelligent mobility. Certified by Qualcomm in C-V2X, TSMC in semiconductor fundamentals, and Formula 1 in high-performance leadership.


I also write — about finance, philosophy, leadership, and the world. Inspired by JRD Tata, Charlie Munger, and Marcus Aurelius. Currently learning CATIA V5 to complement my operations background with design capability.

2.5+
Years Industry Exp.
3
Tier-1 Companies
6+
Certifications
5+
Articles Published

Where I've Worked

Dec 2025 – May 2026
SMRC Automotive Products India Ltd.
Motherson Group · Kancheepuram
PPC & Plastic Moulding Intern
  • Supported production planning and material requisition to maintain on-time manufacturing schedules
  • Tracked inbound material flow and maintained minimum two-stock buffer norms with stores & supplier teams
  • Monitored purchase orders, escalated shortages, coordinated with suppliers to prevent line stoppages
  • Worked on RNM / PSG projects for Hyundai Motor Company
  • Analysed production and inventory data to identify bottlenecks and support management reporting
Apr 2023 – Aug 2023
Allison Transmission India
Oragadam, Chennai
Quality Engineer
  • Managed gauge calibration schedules and maintained inspection records for audit compliance
  • Tracked quality records for supplier-delivered components and supported non-conformance reporting
  • Coordinated between production and quality teams to maintain compliance KPIs
Aug 2021 – Mar 2023
IM Gears Private Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CNC / VMC Machine Operator
  • Operated CNC and VMC machines for precision gear manufacturing to dimensional and surface quality standards
  • Monitored cutting tool life and wear cycles to reduce scrap and optimise tooling change intervals
  • Developed hands-on understanding of BOM structures, tooling cycles, and production scheduling
  • Participated in 5S initiatives and daily production target achievement routines

What I Bring

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Core Operations
Production Planning & ControlManufacturing OpsProcurement CoordinationSupplier ManagementInventory TrackingBOM Understanding
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Quality & Lean
Lean Manufacturing5SGauge CalibrationAudit ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Documentation
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Tools & Tech
MS ExcelERP SystemsKPI TrackingData AnalysisCATIA V5 (Learning)PowerPoint
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Machine Exposure
CNC OperationsVMC OperationsPlastic MouldingGear Manufacturing
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Automotive Domains
Connected Vehicles (C-V2X)Semiconductor Supply ChainTier-1 ManufacturingOEM Processes
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Languages
Tamil — NativeEnglish — ProfessionalFrench — Learning

What I Write About

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Breaking the Chain: Redefining Generational Wealth & Purpose
Generational wealth isn't just about money — it's about breaking the mental patterns passed down through families and rewriting what you leave behind.
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How to Unlock Market Opportunities & Steady Returns
A practical look at finding consistent returns in the market — built on patience, discipline, and understanding what most investors overlook.
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Becoming Warren Buffett: Life, Wealth, Wisdom & Giving
What the Oracle of Omaha really teaches us — not just about investing, but about building a life with intention, simplicity, and lasting purpose.
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JRD Tata: The Visionary Who Planted Seeds of India's Progress
How one man's quiet ambition built airlines, steel plants, and a culture of trust that still shapes modern India.
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Ripple of Hope
A personal reflection on what it means to keep going — even when the path is unclear. On hope, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to show up every day.
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More articles on LinkedIn
Follow along for new writing on finance, manufacturing, and philosophy.

Credentials

Formula 1 · Santander Open Academy
High-Performance Leadership: Lessons from Formula 1®
2024
Qualcomm
C-V2X Technical Training Seminar — Connected Vehicle Technology
Feb 2025
TSMC
How Semiconductors Shape the World — A TSMC Perspective
2024
SMRC · Motherson Group
Internship Completion Certificate — PPC & Plastic Moulding
May 2026
IM Gears Private Limited
Industrial Training Certificate — CNC Machining & Quality
2021 – 2023
Self-directed Learning
Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy & Strategic Thinking
2024 – 2025
Let's Build
Together

Open to automotive, manufacturing & supply chain roles across India.

// The People Who Shaped My Thinking

Hall of
Wisdom

52 figures across science, business, politics, cinema & philosophy. Not just names I admire — lives I study. Each taught me something about courage, discipline, purpose, or the audacity to dream differently.

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