Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Powder Coating

Experience: 2–4 Years
Location: Vallam Vadagal, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
Industry: Manufacturing / Sheet Metal / Powder Coating

Job Description:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in Powder Coating Quality to ensure process and product quality as per defined standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control quality at various stages of the powder coating process.
• Inspect powder-coated components for DFT, adhesion, colour/shade, gloss and surface finish.
• Identify and control defects such as orange peel, pinholes, craters, scratches, uneven coating and colour variation.
• Conduct and maintain records of DFT, cross-hatch/adhesion, salt spray and other quality tests.
• Monitor pre-treatment and powder coating process parameters.
• Ensure proper curing as per defined temperature and time requirements.
• Handle customer complaints, NCR, CAPA and root-cause analysis.
• Prepare quality reports and maintain inspection records.
• Coordinate with Production and Process teams for rejection reduction and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience in Powder Coating Quality.
• Knowledge of DFT, adhesion/cross-hatch, gloss and salt spray testing.
• Knowledge of powder coating defects and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of 7 QC Tools, RCA, CAPA and 8D.
• Good inspection and documentation skills.
• Experience in sheet metal / appliance / automotive manufacturing will be preferred.

Qualification: Diploma / BE / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Quality Engineering.