Mukul Gaikwad
Marsfield,Australia
Summary
A results-driven Project Engineer with experience managing the full lifecycle of engineering projects. Adept in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, overseeing compliance with health and safety standards, and driving projects to completion within scope, time, and budget. Skilled in project scheduling, cost estimation, and vendor management. Recognized by Engineers Australia as a Skill Level 1 Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512).
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Key Holder Supervisor
Officeworks
Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored store performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Provide supervisory assistance of store and team.
- Experience running a store and managing a team of up to 15 team members.
- Oversee allocation of task or duties to team as directed.
- Opening and/or closing of store and associated security.
- Supervisory activities carried out in accordance to existing guidelines and at the direction of the Store Leadership.
- Overseeing the progress of repairs through the Solvup repair management system.
- Member of the store’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Sales Operations Coordinator
Infinity Globus
India
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Defined and implemented lead qualification criteria, enhancing lead engagement by 20%
- Managed project documentation and version control, ensuring all tasks complied with operational standards and procedures
- Collaborated with sales teams to maintain a robust pipeline, improving client engagement and revenue generation
- Contributed to cost estimation and resource allocation efforts for project tasks
Junior Project Engineer
Bhor Engineering
India
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed daily engineering tasks for assigned projects, ensuring designs complied with project specifications and safety standards
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
- Assisted in cost estimation, project scheduling, and resource allocation to maintain project progress
- Prepared daily reports on project progress, key performance metrics, and compliance issues, directly reporting to the Senior Project Engineer
- Monitored project performance and contributed to risk assessments, implementing safe work practices across the site
- Supported testing and commissioning activities, ensuring all mechanical systems met quality and environmental regulations
Education
Master of Engineering Management - Safety and Risk Engineering, Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Managing Globally, Change Management, Quality and Reliability, Enterprise Management, Engineering Management and Communication, Globalization and Supply Chain Management, Business Process Engineering, Engineering Management Capstone, Data Analytics
Macquarie University
Sydney, AustraliaBachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Bulk Material Handling, Total Quality Management, Theory of Machines, Strength of Material, Applied Mechatronics, Fluid Dynamics
Pune University
Pune, IndiaSkills
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- 3D Modelling
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- MATLAB
- Safety Protocols
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Delivery
- Inventory Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Overseeing Operations
- Microsoft Project Professional
- CRM
- Lean Manufacturing
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality improvement
- Project Engineering
- Cost estimation
- Resource allocation
- Risk assessments
- Project documentation
- Vendor Management
- Contractor Management
- Project Compliance
- Safety regulations
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, AIGPE
- Project Management Fundamentals, IBMI Berlin, Germany
Accomplishments
- Completed Australia's flagship international leadership program focused on global citizenship and leadership development (Global Leadership Program - Macquarie University)
- Demonstrated exceptional customer relations and service while working part-time at prominent Australian companies such as Officeworks and Venueslive.
Projects
Root cause Investigation on Spring Torsion and Compression, Led root cause analysis to enhance spring load-bearing capacity. Managed process optimization and coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time project delivery. FEA Analysis on Piston Durability (ANSYS), Oversaw FEA analysis on piston components, improving durability by 30%. Managed alternative material selection, reducing costs by 12%, and collaborated with vendors for efficient procurement. Machining Parameters Optimization for Surface Quality Improvement, Managed project to optimize machining parameters, improving surface finish quality by 25% and reducing production costs by 10%. Coordinated engineering, procurement, and production teams to meet performance metrics.
Sustainable Water Management System - Project Engineer, Led the design and implementation of a sustainable water management system in Boracay. Managed project scope, timeline (MS Project), and budget (AUD 5M). Collaborated with vendors, oversaw compliance with safety standards, and monitored KPIs. Delivered fully tested systems, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and smooth project transitions.
Internship
Industrial Engineer, Siemens Mobility Operations, Forage, 09/01/24, Optimized production layouts and proposed process improvements to reduce waste and improve workflow, Utilized data-driven decision-making and process analysis techniques to improve production efficiency in a high-speed rail project, Applied procurement management and engineering principles to identify inefficiencies in material sourcing and production, resulting in 15% waste reduction and enhanced workflow
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Key Holder Supervisor
Officeworks
11.2022 - Current
Sales Operations Coordinator
Infinity Globus
03.2022 - 06.2022
Junior Project Engineer
Bhor Engineering
01.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Engineering Management - Safety and Risk Engineering, Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Managing Globally, Change Management, Quality and Reliability, Enterprise Management, Engineering Management and Communication, Globalization and Supply Chain Management, Business Process Engineering, Engineering Management Capstone, Data Analytics
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Bulk Material Handling, Total Quality Management, Theory of Machines, Strength of Material, Applied Mechatronics, Fluid Dynamics
Pune University
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