Rishabh Menon

As an Assistant Manager of Casting Operations, these were my main deliverables: Led design of experiment (DOE) simulations and trials at factory floors for casting process optimisation, cutting defect levels to 10% and driving improvements toward 5%. Conducted 30+ virtual optimisation experiments to fine-tune process parameters for critical auto components. Partnered with design & production teams across supplier foundries, providing feedback that boosted vendor quality awareness, complianc

This was my journey as an Engineering Trainee, fresh into my first professional stint: Completed rotational training across vertical and horizontal teams, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle and supplier ecosystem. Assigned to the Engine Assembly division at Chakan Assembly Plant, I led a quality improvement project to develop self-diagnostic Poka-Yoke devices and integrate them with the ANDON system managing several assembly and machining operations across the assembly floor. De

As part of my internship program, I was able to complete my bachelor's thesis titled: "Development of Alloy Wheel using High Pressure Die Casting Route" Objective: To reduce the lead cycle time of the production of alloy wheels. Outline of the project: Material Selection and Benchmarking Heat Treatment Design Process Design and Modification Gating System Design Die Mould Design and Manufacturing. Target: Enable efficient transition of the production of alloy wheels from the existin

Worked on finding cost-effective solutions for forging and die design defects and conducted an experimental analysis on the effects of double hardening on 15CDV6 steel alloy.

Exchange Semester

Grade: CGPA: 3.8 / 4.0 | Percentile : 92.0 Specialisations: Berlin (Fall 2025) – Entrepreneurship, Technology & Digital Economy | focus on venture creation, startup ecosystems, and digital innovation. Paris (Spring 2025) – Strategy & Digital Transformation | explored strategy consulting, corporate transformation, and competitive positioning in rapidly evolving markets. Paris (Fall 2024) – Core courses in Corporate Finance, Marketing, Sustainability, HR & Organisational management

Recipient of Merit Scholarship granted by the Department of Manufacturing Engineering for four consecutive years (2017 - 2021)