Saurabh Gautam

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with hands-on industrial experience in plant maintenance, preventive & corrective maintenance planning, equipment troubleshooting, and production engineering across process manufacturing, chemical, and defence-linked industries. Proven track record in developing preventive maintenance schedules, leading technician teams, driving equipment audit and compliance frameworks, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve plant reliability. Combines strong technical grounding (M.Tech Mechanical) with operations management expertise (MBA) and a consultancy background in Joint Venture development for Defence-sector manufacturing.

Seeking to bring this blend of shop-floor maintenance expertise and management acumen to a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Maintenance role.

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - MSME Technology Centre, Baddi - Baddi

(2026-03)

Govt. of India, Ministry of MSME

• Design and deliver a 90-day residential training curriculum for the Factory Compliance Auditor programme (AMH/Q2201, NSQF Level 6) for Indian Army and Air Force personnel.
• Develop equipment audit checklists and practical assessment frameworks for CNC machines and vacuum furnace systems.

Deputy Director - Global Defence Industry Consultancy Services (GDICS) - Chandigarh

(2025-11 - 2026-02)

• Conceptualized Joint Venture frameworks connecting private industry with Defence sector organizations, including MIDHANI and DMRL (DRDO), to support advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Identified Mandi Gobindgarh as a strategic hub for high-technology steel manufacturing to support Defence-sector applications, contributing to industry expansion planning.

Executive – Maintenance - Jupiter International Limited - Baddi

(2024-04 - 2025-10)

• Executed preventive and corrective maintenance of pumps, conveyors, and gearbox systems to sustain plant uptime and operational reliability.
• Provided technical guidance to maintenance technicians on installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of production machinery, reducing recurring breakdowns.
• Coordinated with production and quality teams to align maintenance schedules with plant output targets.

Maintenance Officer - R.M Chemicals Pvt Ltd - Baddi

(2020-05 - 2024-04)

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for mechanical systems and plant infrastructure, improving equipment availability.
• Conducted structured staff training on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and industrial safety practices.
• Diagnosed and resolved mechanical faults across plant machinery, supporting uninterrupted production runs.

Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering - Green Hills Polytechnic - Solan

(2019-09 - 2020-05)

• Led departmental academics, faculty coordination, and laboratory operations; supervised technical and minor student projects.

Production Engineer - INDTEC Elektro Control - Hoshiarpur

(2007-11 - 2010-04)

• Supervised production processes for power tillers and electrical control systems, ensuring adherence to safety and quality compliance standards.
• Coordinated shop-floor activities to meet production targets while maintaining process quality.

Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering - LR Institute of Engineering & Technology - Solan

(2010-08 - 2011-07)

• Taught undergraduate engineering subjects; recognised for dedication, sincerity, and professional conduct.

M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur (2015-06 - 2017-06)

MBA - Operations Management - IGNOU (2013-06 - 2015-06)

PG Diploma - Operations Management - IGNOU (2012-06 - 2013-06)

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Himachal Pradesh University (2003-06 - 2007-06)