Mathew Panicker Eappen

Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Paint @Group Lotus

Norwich, GB

Collaborated with design engineering to comprehend paint material testing standards required by product specifications and developed a comprehensive new colour development procedure in collaboration with the paint supplier.• Implemented and executed an annual plan to control and monitor the curing condition of 13 baking ovens in alignment with the specified paint TDS requirements.• Developed detailed process documentation for in-house painting of previously outsourced parts, ensuring comprehensive understanding and seamless integration of the new painting process.• Co-ordinate with production to conduct improvement trials for new handle jigs, skid frame covers, oven settings for line speed-up, and process changes in the part preparation area, contributing to ongoing operational enhancements.• Planned and executed capacity expansion by setting up an in-house painting process forpreviously outsourced black pack parts, including process design, equipment procurement, andsuccessful integration, achieving a 90% RFT in line with quality standards.• Integrated bespoke stripe painting on pre-built parts into the main line—previously done postassembly—by designing jigs and templates for precise masking alignment, optimising capacityand resources, and enhancing cost and process efficiency.

Aston Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Vellore Institute of Technology

B.Tech

KEDGE Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA (Summer Exchange)