Colour Analyst

Position Name: COLOUR ANALYST

Purpose of the Position

• Release of polymer, painted and chrome plated critical purchase parts like Bumper, Logo, ORVM, Door Handle, Chrome nameplate etc. with complete ownership for new projects /model year changes after testing and verification with drawing standards in defined timelines to have successful launch in Asian Region.
• Release of new colour and striving to achieve whole car colour harmony by aligning painted BIW and supplier painting processes in same quadrant.
• To release VW internal and supplier representatives for colour harmony via Munsell hue test.
• Colour master management for new launches and series vehicles.
• Responsible for Materials Technology comments for acceptance/rejection of AEKO/ECN for topics related to material/ coating.
• Testing and maintenance equipment required for testing with complete ownership of the activity.
• To support end customer satisfaction by carrying out failure analysis of parts and driving materials specific actions.
• To upkeep and upgrade knowledge of various existing and new materials, material properties, manufacturing processes know-how for various parts.
• To maintain proficiency through various proficiency test with other group laboratories and external institutes, handling of various equipment, upgrade skill required for the position

Skills Required

• Operate test instruments for conducting various Mechanical, Physical and Chemical Tests on polymer parts and raw materials as per VW Standards.
• Test reports drafting in the prescribed formats, and communicate to the concerned groups as per VW Formats.
• To maintain the test standards in line with VW Group Lab practice.
• To monitor and maintain the calibration status of test instrument
• To work with suppliers (Raw Material & Components) for developing parts
• To participate in failure analysis activity related to materials and manufacturing process.
• Evaluate lab reports submitted by suppliers and outside laboratories.
• Support local component suppliers in establishing VW test procedures
• Team Player
• Creative
• Innovative
• Analytical
• Communication and Presentation Skill

Role & responsibilities

1. Efficiency:

1.1 To analyze and release new projects and series parts as per defined time plan through LIMS to support achieving project timeline

1.2 To assess supplier process for improvement and correction in case of process problems

1.3 Planning DVP with suppliers.

1.4 To review improvement trial parts from suppliers

1.5 To support vehicle audit for defect analysis

1.6 To ensure individual Scrap management & 5S in office area

2. Quality:

2.1 Drive and release exterior color harmony of whole car (series and new launch)

2.2 To achieve proficiency in the various testing methods

2.3 Planning, Execution and Monitoring LIMS of painted parts.

2.4 Series monitoring of parts to ensure parts quality as per standard

2.5 To review and decide acceptance/rejection of AEKO/ECN for change in material/ coating

topic

2.6 To release VW Internal and Supplier representative for color harmony via Munsell Eye

Test

2.7 To train supplier tester to enhance testing skills

3.Safety

3.1 Responsible to adhere safety instructions, chemicals handling and use of PPEs

3.2 Responsible to upkeep knowledge of environmental policy, emergency contact numbers

3.3 Responsible for disposal of tested parts, used chemicals, papers

4.Deliverable

4.1 Responsible to achieve department defined Key Performance Indicators

4.2 Responsible to adhere defined analysis processes

4.3 Responsible to achieve and maintain proficiency

5.Organization:

5.1 Analyze Field Failure Painted & Chrome plated parts and give on time feedback

5.2 Support Development, R&D and Purchase for new development initiatives, proposals

5.3 Establish and maintain network with the other VW and Skoda plants for developing working relation within Konzern

5.4 Manage and distribute Colour master panel

5.5 Develop secondary visual master panels in co-ordination with ME-Paintshop

6.QMS:

6.1 Preparation of process standard, work instruction/guidelines and format

6.2 Readiness for internal & external audit

6.3 Process validation and monthly tracking of indicators ,equipment