Chemical Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Production Operations:

* Supervise and control all production activities as per batch manufacturing records (BMR/BPR).

* Monitor and maintain process parameters during production to ensure consistent product quality.

* Plan daily production schedules based on orders and raw material availability.

* Ensure timely completion of batches and achieve production targets.

Quality & Compliance:

* Conduct in-process checks and record observations.

* Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety norms, and statutory regulations.

* Coordinate with Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) departments for sampling and
approvals.

* Maintain production logs, batch records, and process documentation accurately.

Inventory & Resource Management:

* Monitor raw material and packing material consumption.

* Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.

* Coordinate with the stores department for material requirements and availability.

Equipment & Maintenance:

* Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of production equipment.

* Report breakdowns and coordinate with maintenance teams for timely repairs.

Safety & Environment:

* Ensure all safety protocols, and housekeeping standards are maintained.

* Comply with environmental and waste disposal norms.

Quality inspection and testing

Conduct inspections: Perform visual inspections and functional tests on both the powder coating process and the final product to ensure adherence to specifications.

Test critical parameters: Measure and record key coating properties, such as film thickness (DFT), adhesion, gloss, color, and cure.

Inspect materials: Check incoming raw materials like powder and pre-treatment chemicals to ensure they meet quality standards.

Use measurement tools: Utilize instruments like micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges correctly.

Process monitoring and improvement

Monitor the process: Oversee all aspects of the powder coating process, including surface preparation, pre-treatment, application, and curing, to ensure consistency.

Calibrate equipment: Ensure that all quality control instruments are calibrated and used correctly.

Drive continuous improvement: Implement and lead initiatives to reduce defects, improve productivity, and lower costs.

Solve problems: Investigate coating defects (e.g., pinholes, runs, poor adhesion) and lead the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Documentation and compliance

Create and maintain records: Develop and maintain quality documentation, such as inspection reports, test records, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Ensure compliance: Guarantee compliance with relevant quality standards, such as ISO 9001 or other industry-specific standards.

Support audits: Assist with internal and external audits and customer inspections.

Collaboration and communication

Work with teams: Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and design teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

Provide technical support: Offer technical support to relevant personnel and provide training as needed.

Communicate issues: Clearly communicate quality issues and findings to management and stakeholders.

Conduct inspections: Perform visual inspections and functional tests on both the powder coating process and the final product to ensure adherence to specifications.

Test critical parameters: Measure and record key coating properties, such as film thickness (DFT), adhesion, gloss, color, and cure.

Inspect materials: Check incoming raw materials like powder and pre-treatment chemicals to ensure they meet quality standards.

Use measurement tools: Utilize instruments like micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges correctly.