Ananya Podder

Eng Intern @ Sunday | MechE @ Georgia Tech | Prev @ Blue Origin

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I'm a mechanical engineering student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, passionate about cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, electric vehicles, sustainable innovation, and advancements in rocketry. I thrive on tackling complex problems and am excited to contribute to innovations in the engineering and technical world.

Experience

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Sunday
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Summer 2026

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Blue Origin
    Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 · 4 mos

    New Glenn Subassemblies

  • Undergraduate Researcher at Georgia Tech VIP Program
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Engineered, modeled, and optimized the structural layout of the vehicle’s baseboard in SolidWorks to improve accessibility to complex wiring systems, enhancing routine maintenance and overall system integration efficiency • Reviewed and analyzed previous design iterations to identify structural and functional inefficiencies, recommend design improvements, and implement modifications to enhance mechanical performance, and system reliability • Integrated electronic packaging into the sheet metal design of the vehicle, optimizing component layout, thermal management, and maintainability to support reliable electrical system integration within mechanical constraints • Constructed a LiDAR tower capable of vertical and horizontal rotation using a motorized system to achieve a wider field of view; utilized SolidWorks for design and tolerancing to ensure precise movement and structural stability

  • Advanced Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Intern at Club Car
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    • Utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and resolve assembly line defects, contributing to a 15% reduction in recurring faults by collaborating with quality and design teams to implement design improvements • Executed mechanical testing of vehicle components, focusing on evaluating material properties, structural integrity, and failure modes under simulated real-world loading conditions to guide engineering decisions and optimization • Developed and optimized CAD models in Creo, applying GD&T standards and DFMA methodologies to ensure dimensional accuracy, optimize assembly sequences, and minimize manufacturing variability • Contributed to corrective actions utilizing 5 Whys analysis and Fishbone diagram, helping achieve a 20% decrease in defect recurrence by supporting the development of solutions aligned with quality and manufacturing capabilities

  • Mechanical Engineer - Chassis Subteam at HyTech Racing at Georgia Tech
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Design and develop detailed prototypes for vehicle headrest mount, utilizing advanced CAD software. Applied engineering principles to test and refine the design, focusing on load distribution, and material selection • Hands-on experience with CATIA for advanced 3D modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for structural simulations, MATLAB for data analysis, and 3D printing and advanced machining techniques for rapid prototyping and manufacturing processes • Collaborate with team members and actively contribute to development and problem-solving processes enhanced communication and teamwork in an engineering environment