Aria Narasimhan

Northwestern University · Class of 2027

Northwestern University

Bachelor's

Design, Engineering, General, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Chicago, IL

Speaks Arabic, English and Spanish

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Aria Narasimhan

Northwestern University · Class of 2027

Northwestern University

Bachelor's

Design, Engineering, General, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Chicago, IL

Speaks Arabic, English and Spanish

Identity verified

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor's, Design, Engineering, General, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Skills

3d printingadobe illustratorAssembly and InstallationBusiness Process ImprovementcncCNC MachiningCollaborationcomputer-aided designContinuous ImprovementContinuous Quality ImprovementCoordination SkillsCorrective and Preventive ActionCost ReductionCreating PrototypesCustomer InsightsData AnalysisData Driven TestsDesign EngineeringDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for Manufacturability (Industrial Design)Design ResearchfabricationHuman-Centered Designinjection moldingInjection Molding ProcessISO 9000KaizenLeadershipMachinerymachiningMaintenanceManufacturingmatlabPaintingPerformance ImprovementPower toolsProblem SolvingProblem-SolvingProcess AuditsProcess documentationProduction LinePrototypingQuality AuditingReliabilityResearch SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisTeam WorkingTime studiesTooling Assembly and DismantlingUser-Centered DesignUser ExperienceUser FeedbackUser interviewsValue Stream MappingWriting Documentation

Volunteer

Seesaw Theatre

January 2024 - present

• Company manager and show support for Seesaw Theatre · • Create multisensory, immersive theater experiences for neurodivergent children in Evanston, IL

Work history

Mondelēz International

Manufacturing and Operations Intern

June 2026 - present · Chicago, US

- Analyzing production line start-up data to identify root causes of recurring delays and support operational reliability and continuous improvement initiatives - Developing standardized process documentation and work in…

Altec Industries

Unit Manufacturing Assembly & Paint Engineering Coop

June 2025 - present · St. Joseph, Missouri, US

- Led engineering projects and process improvements totaling $98K in cost savings through data-driven analysis and operational improvements - Supervised prototype builds for new product introductions, applying design for…

Boardible

Product Manager, Design Research Intern

April 2024 - September 2024

- Conducted user interviews and analyzed qualitative feedback to identify improvement opportunities and enhance product usability - Collaborated with engineers and product managers to translate customer insights into mea…

Passion

I'm passionate about bring human-centered design to craft immersive, accessible, and sustainable solutions (products, experiences, and processes).

Leadership

Society of Women Engineers

Internal Vice President

March 2026 - present

Lead and organize professional development, networking, and industry engagement opportunities for members while coordinating with corporate partners and alumni

Design for America

VP of Projects and Development

March 2025 - present

Lead human-centered design workshops and facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects focused on problem-solving and implementation