Paint Shop Quality Engineer

Job Description – Paint Shop Quality Engineer

• CTC - 20kpm - 27kpm
• 6 Days Working

Position Summary-

The Paint Shop Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all painted parts and assemblies meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.

The role involves monitoring paint processes, analyzing defects, implementing corrective and preventive actions(CAPA), and driving continuous improvement in paint shop operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process & Quality Control○ Monitor and control paint shop processes (pretreatment, primer, base coat, topcoat, curing, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, drawings, and standards.○ Conduct regular inspections of painted components for surface finish, thickness, adhesion, gloss, color shade, and corrosion resistance.
• Implement quality checks at incoming, in-process, and final inspection stages.
• Problem Solving & CAPA○ Analyze paint-related defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, blistering, pinholes, rust, shade variation, or peeling.
• Perform root cause analysis (Why-Why, Fishbone, 5-Why, FMEA) and implement corrective & preventive actions.
• Track outflow and customer complaints, ensuring timely closure of issues.

Documentation & Standards

• Prepare and maintain quality documents such as Control Plans, PFMEA, SOPs,Work Instructions, and Checklists.
• Support APQP/PPAP submissions with painting-related documents.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive initiatives for reducing paint defects, improving first-time yield, and minimizing rework/rejection.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen activities in the paint shop.
• Work with suppliers to improve paint material quality (powder/liquid paint, thinner,chemicals, etc.).

Training & Development

• Train operators and inspectors on defect identification, handling of painted parts,and quality standards.
• Support safety and 5S practices in paint shop.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of paint processes: liquid painting, powder coating, e-coating, pretreatment.
• Familiarity with paint quality testing methods: adhesion, DFT (dry film thickness), gloss meter, salt spray, impact test, cross hatch, color shade matching.
• Hands-on experience in problem solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Why-Why, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for customer and cross-functional team interaction.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma /B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Paint Technology.
• 2–6 years of experience in Paint Shop Quality Assurance / Quality Control (preferably automotive or manufacturing industry).
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹27,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person