Quality Assurance Officer

As a Powder Coating Testing Technician, your role will involve testing, inspecting, and documenting the performance of powder-coated products to ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements. You should be detail-oriented and quality-focused, with experience in coating application, quality control, and testing procedures. Key Responsibilities: - Perform routine and specialized testing of powder-coated parts and panels, including: - Coating thickness measurement (DFT) - Adhesion (cross-hatch or pull-off methods) - Hardness (pencil, scratch, or impact resistance) - Gloss and color measurement (spectrophotometer) - Salt spray, humidity, and corrosion resistance testing - Chemical and solvent resistance testing - Prepare and maintain test panels for validation and production control. - Record, analyze, and report test results in accordance with quality standards. - Assist with troubleshooting coating defects such as orange peel, pinholes, chipping, and poor adhesion. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to powder coating performance and durability. - Ensure compliance with ISO, ASTM, and customer-specific standards. - Calibrate and maintain testing equipment. - Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to address coating-related issues. - Maintain a clean and safe laboratory/work environment. If there are any additional details about the company in the job description, kindly provide them for further insights into the company culture and values.,