Chemical Process Engineer

1. Zinc Phosphate Pretreatment

• Monitor zinc phosphate processes.
• Check chemical concentration, pH, temperature and other process parameters.
• Conduct or arrange chemical bath testing. Ensure chemicals are replenished correctly.
• Investigate surface-treatment defects and take corrective action.
• Work with suppliers/subcontractors on process and quality issues.

2.Painting & Masking Process

• Monitor surface preparation, painting and curing processes.
• Control paint, thinner, hardener and other chemicals.
• Check paint thickness, adhesion, appearance and curing.
• Maintain painting work instructions and process parameters.

3. QC Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits and quality inspections.
• Maintain inspection standards and control plans.
• Support NCR, customer complaints, 8D and RCCA.
• Perform root-cause analysis for quality problems.
• Support ISO audits.

4.Chemical Management and Procedure

• Manage, develop, review and maintain SOPs, WIs and process specifications for chemical, pretreatment, painting and inspection processes
• Ensure relevant employees are trained on new or revised SOPs/WIs.
• Maintain the chemical register.
• Ensure chemicals are properly labelled, stored and handled.
• Maintain SDS/MSDS records.
• Monitor chemical expiry dates and storage conditions.
• Ensure proper PPE and chemical-handling procedures are followed.
• Coordinate chemical waste disposal with Safety officer.

5.Ad-hoc QA tasks: Perform as instructed by the superior or manager to ensure compliance, process improvement and others

Job Requirements:

• Educational Background: Diploma/Degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related field.
• Experience: QA, chemical process, surface treatment or painting.
• Technical Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on experience in an industrial environment combining chemical surface treatment (phosphating/electroplating) and industrial painting/powder coating.
• Gauge & Equipment Literacy: Competence in operating digital coating thickness gauges, gloss meters, colorimeters, chemical titration kits, and laboratory scale testing equipment
• Engineering and customer drawing: Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, surface finish requirements, and process instructions
• Problem Solving: Strong in detail with the ability to troubleshoot root cause in the chemical pre-treatment stage, corrective action and preventive action – 8D CAR
• ISO & Regulation: Strong knowledge in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, latest of RoHS, REACH.
• Quality & Performance Standards: Familiarity with international testing standards like ASTM D3359 (adhesion), ASTM B117 (salt spray testing), and ISO 3892 (coating weight analysis). Understanding of ISO quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Chemical Handling & Safety: Certified or trained in Hazardous Chemical Handling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) around active chemical lines, and basic lab safety.