About this role
Job Requirements
A dynamic Powder Coating Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in Powder Coating, Liquid Painting, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Process Improvement, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving . The role will be responsible for achieving quality, productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement targets in paint shop operations.
Key Responsibilities
Paint Shop Operations
- Manage Powder Coating and Liquid Painting processes to meet quality and production targets.
- Monitor coating quality parameters such as DFT, adhesion, gloss, curing, and appearance.
- Optimize paint and powder consumption while minimizing defects and rework.
- Ensure smooth operation of pretreatment systems, paint booths, and curing ovens.
Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen, 5S, and productivity improvement projects.
- Analyze process performance and implement cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives.
- Improve OEE, throughput, and overall paint shop efficiency.
Quality & Problem Solving
- Lead root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
- Prepare and implement CAPA plans to prevent recurrence of defects.
- Conduct 8D investigations and corrective actions for quality concerns.
- Develop and maintain process control plans and quality standards.
TPM & Maintenance
- Support TPM implementation and preventive maintenance activities.
- Work closely with maintenance teams to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
- Monitor machine performance and ensure optimum utilization of assets.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and safe handling of paints, chemicals, and powder materials.
- Maintain adherence to quality systems, environmental regulations, and workplace safety requirements.
Required Skills
- Powder Coating & Liquid Painting
- Pretreatment and Surface Finishing Processes
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S
- TPM and OEE Improvement
- CAPA, 8D, RCA, 5 Why Analysis
- Quality Control & Process Optimization
- MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP/SAP
Qualification
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
Preferred Industry Experience
- DG Canopies
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Electrical Panels
- Automotive Components
- Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Paint Shop Productivity
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Paint/Powder Consumption
- Rejection & Rework Reduction
- OEE Improvement
- CAPA Closure Effectiveness
- Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement Projects
Reporting To: Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager
Team Handling: Operators, Supervisors, and Contract Workforce
Work Experience
Required Skills
- Powder Coating & Liquid Painting
- Pretreatment and Surface Finishing Processes
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S
- TPM and OEE Improvement
- CAPA, 8D, RCA, 5 Why Analysis
- Quality Control & Process Optimization
- MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP/SAP