Manager-RQA (Paint Lab)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. Strong technical knowledge of paint processes like liquid painting, powder coating, plating, CED, phosphating & shot blasting etc.

2. Responsible for paint process audit at in-house/ supplier processes & NC's closure along with relevent stakeholders.

3. Paint failure analysis using quality tools & effective actions closure for all customer issues including In-house, yard & field issues

5. Process and part validation as per change management pertaining to painting processes.

6. Independently handling overall paint lab activities in the plant and ensure incoming and in-process paint testing.

7. Involvement in design reviews and AQP for new development parts for paint parameters & process evaluation.

8. Monitor and improve part audit process and review component audit parameters as per warrenty, yard & line issues.

9. Supplier assessment for paint facility/ process approvals as per requirement.

10. Co-ordinate with Sourcing, R&D, SQI and manufacturing teams and provide technical support & guidance with respect to paint parameters.

11.Creation and modifications of paint standards & SOP to standardize paint improvements/ changes.

12. 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

1)Sound technical knowledge on paint processes and standards

2)Problems Solving Skills & QC tools conversant

3)Auditing skills- Paint process and systems audits

4)Knowledge of quality systems like ISO TS 16949, DWM & Business Processes

5)Understanding and application of PPAP, FMEA, APQP, Control Plan etc

6)New Part Development - Testing & Processs approvals

7)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