Engineer--Quality Lab

Job description

Job Title: Engineer / Senior Engineer – Quality Lab

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reports To: Quality Manager / QA Head
Industry: Automotive (Plastic Components) or Plastic Industry.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineer/Sr. Engineer - Quality Lab with a strong background in chemical analysis and quality testing for automotive plastic components. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in a quality lab environment, particularly within the automotive plastics sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished plastic components as per automotive standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, TS/IATF 16949).
• Perform chemical and physical tests such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, MFI, tensile strength, hardness, color matching, and other polymer testing techniques.
• Develop and validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods.
• Maintain proper calibration and upkeep of lab instruments and testing equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and assist in CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Generate and analyze test reports; communicate findings to cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, R&D, Supplier Quality).
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., IATF, customer audits).
• Maintain and manage laboratory documentation, test records, and retain samples in line with QMS requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Qualifications:

• B. Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry or Equivelent in related Field.
• 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in Quality Lab testing in the automotive plastic industry.
• Familiarity with quality tools and systems (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP).
• Knowledge of polymer materials and additives used in automotive plastic components.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and lab software (e.g., LIMS – Lab Information Management System).

Preferred:

• Exposure to international automotive OEM requirements.
• Certified in internal auditing for ISO 9001/IATF 16949 (preferred but not mandatory).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift

Work Location: In person