Nayif N

Mechanical engineer with proven expertise in the automotive industry, specializing in passive safety systems and pedestrian protection. Experienced in collaborating with leading test agencies such as ICAT and GARC, with hands on involvement in physical testing, validation and compliance process. Passionate about advancing vehicle safety standards, leveraging technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to deliver innovative solutions that enhance occupant and pedestrian protection.

Technical Associate - GARC (Nitcon Ltd) - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2026-05)

Advance Passive Safety Lab (APSL) Engineer in Global Automotive Research Centre.

• Test vehicle Handling, preparation , Crash testing as per OEMs and Tier companies requirements.
• Testing & certification of Airbag with Body block & Head form as per ECE R12.
• Experience in Sled test and Full vehicle test.

Engineer - ICAT (Nitcon Ltd) - Manesar, Haryana

(2026-03 - 2026-05)

Tyre Testing Lab (TTL) Engineer in International Centre for Automotive Technology.

• Attended the workshop for measurement uncertainty and equipment calibration (ISO/IEC17025).
• Tyres Tested for Strength, Endurance, Load Speed C Endurance test as per IS ,GSO & AIS standards.
• Experienced in vehicle stopping test( Wet Grip & Dry ) for different Tyres.
• Hands in Testing and certifications as per NABL and BIS standards.

Engineer - RENAULT NISSAN (Capgemini) - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2022-03 - 2025-08)

Pedestrian Protection & Passive Safety (PP-PS) Engineer at Renault Nissan India.

• Experienced in crash planning, preparation of planning documents, and crash analysis.
• Skilled in target point identification, first-contact determination, and crash boundary marking.
• Knowledgeable in crash data analysis using Diadem, including channel filtering and result evaluation.
• Experienced in CAE correlation studies and intrusion analysis using Animator software.
• Performed benchmarking studies and prepared feedback reports for competitor and development vehicles.

B TECH - Mechanical - Kerala Technological University (2017 - 2021)