Nihal Malikapurayil
Project Management Engineer
Kozhikode
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering and Management from the University of Liverpool and currently working as a Project Management Engineer in the automotive light manufacturing industry. I combine technical engineering knowledge with project coordination and management skills to support efficient project execution and manufacturing operations.
In my role, I coordinate project activities, support production processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to ensure projects are delivered on schedule while maintaining operational performance.
My experience in the automotive sector has strengthened my ability to manage timelines, support process improvements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. I am particularly interested in manufacturing optimization, project execution, and applying engineering and management principles to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Management Engineer
India Japan Lighting Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - Current
A Project Management engineer in an automotive lighting manufacturing company (specializing in headlamps, tail lamps, and fog lamps) holds a cross-functional leadership position responsible for managing the development and launch of new lighting products from initial concept through mass production in accordance with the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process. The role acts as the key point of coordination between OEM customers and internal departments, including engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain, ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with required quality standards.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering With Management
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
Ernakulam 2021
Skills
Operations management
Business process improvement
Workforce planning
Organizational development
Cross-functional team collaboration
Technical communication
Workflow optimization
Engineering drawings evaluation
Interpersonal communication
Process validation
Process inspections
Project coordination
Task prioritization
Project management
Quality control
Quality assurance
Root-cause analysis
Effective communication
Leadership development
Decision-making
Active learning
Problem-solving abilities
Master Schedule
Assembly
Part inspection
Customer Satisfaction
Timeline
Project Management Engineer
India Japan Lighting Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering With Management
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University