Surface Finishing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimize surface finishing processes, including powder coating and spray painting.
• Monitor and control coating parameters such as paint/powder application, coating thickness, curing temperature and curing time.
• Troubleshoot coating defects such as uneven coating, poor adhesion, color variation, orange peel, contamination and insufficient curing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for finishing-related quality issues.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to improve process capability, productivity and product quality.
• Support new product introduction, trial runs and process validation for surface finishing processes.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process specifications and related technical documentation.
• Evaluate and improve coating materials, equipment, fixtures and process methods.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to reduce rejection, rework, material usage and production cost.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators on proper spraying and finishing procedures.
• Ensure finishing processes comply with customer specifications, quality standards and company requirements.
• Support continuous improvement projects related to surface finishing and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related field.
• Experience in powder coating, spray painting, surface treatment or metal finishing is preferred.
• Experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of coating processes, curing, coating thickness and common finishing defects.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Able to work closely with Production and Quality teams.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with relevant hands-on experience in surface finishing processes are encouraged to apply.