Gowtham G

Paint Shop Engineer with hands-on experience in pretreatment systems, coating application, and defect reduction in industrial paint lines. Proven ability to improve coating quality, reduce rework, and optimize paint consumption through process control and root cause analysis. Strong exposure to 7/11 tank pretreatment, spray painting, curing ovens, and ISO 9001 documentation. Seeking to contribute to high-performance paint shop operations in a growth-oriented organization.

Junior Engineer – Paint Shop at Whale Enterprise Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore (Subsidiary of Whale tankers UK) (2025-08 – Present)

• Managed end-to-end paint shop operations including pretreatment, painting, curing, and inspection
• Reduced coating defects (orange peel, sagging, pinholes) by 15–20% through viscosity control and spray parameter optimization
• Monitored and maintained DFT, gloss, adhesion, and surface finish as per standards
• Optimized paint mixing ratios (Base: Hardener: Thinner) to reduce material wastage by 10%
• Improved oven curing consistency by controlling temperature profiles, reducing rework
• Conducted root cause analysis (Why-Why, Fishbone) for recurring defects
• Supported OEE improvement initiatives by reducing minor stoppages and process delays
• Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 documentation and audit requirements

Trainee Engineer – Paint Shop at Whale Enterprise Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore (Subsidiary of Whale tankers UK) (2023-10 – 2025-08)

• Worked on 7-Tank / 11-Tank pretreatment systems (degreasing, phosphating, rinsing) Streamlined project workflows, enhancing overall efficiency by 25%
• Performed DFT measurement, viscosity checks (Ford Cup), gloss testing
• Identified and rectified defects such as blistering, runs, poor adhesion
• Supported paint booth operations, airflow checks, and process stability
• Maintained daily production and quality reports

Graduate Engineering Trainee – Process at Anjan Drug Pvt Ltd, Gummidipoondi (2023-06 – 2023-08)

• Operated reactors, centrifuges, and heat exchangers
• Maintained Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and process logs

Graduate Engineering Trainee – Production (Tyre Manufacturing) at Emerald Resilient Tyres Manufacturers Pvt Ltd, Gummidipoondi (2023-01 – 2023-05)

• Supported shopfloor production in rubber compounding and tyre processing operations
• Operated and monitored 42" mixing mills, 48" calendar machines, and extrusion processes
• Maintained daily production records and ensured adherence to standard operating procedures

B. Tech in Chemical Engineering – Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology

HSC II year – Pandit Nehru Matriculation Higher Secondary school Coimbatore

HSC I year – Pandit Nehru Matriculation Higher Secondary school Coimbatore

SSLC – Pandit Nehru Matriculation Higher Secondary school Coimbatore