Role : QC Analyst
Department : Quality Control – Reports to QC Manager
Location : In-Plant – Sedarapet, Pondicherry
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary: The QC Analyst will play a key role in ensuring that all adhesives and coatings products meet quality standards for performance, consistency and regulatory compliance. This position involves testing and analyzing products, monitoring manufacturing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the chemistry and performance properties of adhesives and coatings, as well as experience in quality control procedures specific to adhesives and coatings industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Testing and Analysis:
- Conduct a range of chemical and physical tests on adhesives and coatings, including viscosity, gloss, density, colour formation, adhesion and durability tests.
- Utilize specialized lab equipment, such as viscometer, abrasion testers, to ensure adhesive and coatings meet standards.
Process Monitoring and Quality Assurance:
- Perform quality checks at all stages of production, from raw materials to finished products, ensuring consistency and adherenceto specifications.
- Collaborate with production teams to monitor process parameters and make adjustments as needed to meet quality standards.
Documentation and compliance:
- Maintain accurate records of test results, quality reports and batch data for traceability and quality assurance.
- Ensure that all products comply with industry regulations and company quality policies.
- Stay updated on regulatory requirements related to VOC content, environmental standards and safety guidelines.
Continuous Improvement and Problem solving:
- Investigate quality issues by conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Propose improves in quality control processes, test methods and materials to enhance product performance ad efficiency.
- Participate in trials for new formulations or production changes, providing QC insights and feedback.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material science or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in quality control within adhesive or coatings industry or any related industry.
- Skills:
- Familiarity with quality testing techniques.
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments .
- Understanding industry standards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Stronganalytical knowledge and problem solving skills.
Key Competencies:
- Compliance with Quality standards.
- Accuracy on testing and reporting.
- Issue resolution and process improvements.
- Batch Consistency.
