Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
- Strong technical knowledge of paint processes like liquid painting, powder coating, plating, CED, phosphating & shot blasting etc.
- Responsible for paint process audit at in-house/ supplier processes & NC's closure along with relevent stakeholders.
- Paint failure analysis using quality tools & effective actions closure for all customer issues including In-house, yard & field issues
- Process and part validation as per change management pertaining to painting processes.
- Independently handling overall paint lab activities in the plant and ensure incoming and in-process paint testing.
- Involvement in design reviews and AQP for new development parts for paint parameters & process evaluation.
- Monitor and improve part audit process and review component audit parameters as per warrenty, yard & line issues.
- Supplier assessment for paint facility/ process approvals as per requirement.
- Co-ordinate with Sourcing, R&D, SQI and manufacturing teams and provide technical support & guidance with respect to paint parameters.
- Creation and modifications of paint standards & SOP to standardize paint improvements/ changes.
- Skill development and training for lab technician w.r.t. paint testing, equipment calibration & new technology updates.
Education Qualification
B Tech/BE- Paint Technology
General Experience
11-15 years
Critical Experience
- Sound technical knowledge on paint processes and standards
- Problems Solving Skills & QC tools conversant
- Auditing skills- Paint process and systems audits
- Knowledge of quality systems like ISO TS 16949, DWM & Business Processes
- Understanding and application of PPAP, FMEA, APQP, Control Plan etc
- New Part Development - Testing & Processs approvals
- Understanding on different paint testing as per National/ International Standards
System Generated Core Skills
Communication Skills
Technical Knowledge
Process Knowledge - Paint Shop
Powder Coating
Shot Blasting
Auditing
Stakeholder Management
Failure Analysis
Issue Management
Corrective Actions
Quality Management
Process Validation
Change Management
Process Knowledge - Machining
Paint Testing
Design Review
Product Audit
Supplier Evaluation
New Product Development (NPD)
Process Knowledge - Manufacturing
Sourcing
Skill Development
Calibration-Instruments
Training & Development
Calibration
System Generated Secondary Skills 
