Senior Engineer - Process Technology

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Purpose of the Job:

To drive process technology excellence, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations by ensuring stable, efficient, and capable manufacturing process. The role is responsible for process parameter control, troubleshooting, material and recipe optimization, process development trials, quality improvement, waste reduction, and technology deployment while supporting Armacell's safety, sustainability, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Dimensions:

Successful first pass quality (95%)

Density reduction (as per Budget/PAP)

Scrap reduction

Preparation of Fish bone diagram & RCA of the loss

Process Stability & trouble shooting

Description of main tasks:

The Incumbent is responsible for the following tasks:

1.) Process Control & Optimization

• Monitor, analyze, and improve key manufacturing process parameters to ensure product quality, productivity, and process stability.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standard recipes, process parameters, and operating standards.
• Drive process capability improvement through statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for yield enhancement, density optimization, raw material savings, and scrap reduction.
• Support process standardization and manufacturing digitization initiatives.

2.) Operational Responsibilities:

• Issuing of std. recipe and process parameter sheet for production.
• Approval of raw materials and mixed compounds
• Conducting raw material replacement trials as per procedure
• Condcuting recipe change trials as per defined procedure
• Managing the toolings required for manufacturing
• Maintaining the calibration of testing equipments & liasoning with suppliers
• Maintaining Process Technology database & parameter file
• Connecting with APAC and Global Process Technology team for new developments
• Supporting Product development dept by executing trials and adhering to the timelines for development.
• Supporting Quality function for improving process capability of the processes
• Adhering to the crtical factors of the product and ensuring all parameters are in defined budgeted level

3.) Technical Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide shopfloor technical support for process-related issues.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using RCA methodologies such as Fishbone Analysis, 5 Why, DOE, FMEA, and CAPA.
• Ensure rapid resolution of process deviations and quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on throughput, quality, productivity, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.

4.) Training & Development

• Training & Development of plant operators.
• To focus on development in the area of production process improvement and suggesting the preventive actions.
• To communicate effectively and assertively in order to avoid conflicts at work place.

5.) Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with approved process specifications and critical product parameters.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to achieve targeted First Pass Yield and customer quality objectives.
• Manage process-related documentation, specifications, SOPs, and process databases.
• Support internal, customer, IMS, and compliance audits.

• Upkeeping department system manual & procedures
• Participating in monthly PPP audits and ensuring the PPP score > 98%

6.) Sustainability, Ethics and Operational Excellence (WAM)

• Promote sustainable and ethical practices
• Support the organization's sustainability and ESG objectives
• Participate actively in World Class Manufacturing (WCM/WAM) and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive Yield improvement Initiatives
• Drive process standardization and digitization initiatives.

Job Specifications

Professional Education

Diploma/ B.E/ B. Tech (Chemistry/ Rubber/Polymer / Mechanical), B.Sc. with CIPET.

Professional Experience (how long)?

6-10 yrs

In which areas?

Rubber processing industry in technical / process technology department.

Other specific skills/ knowledge?

• Knowledge of different chemical mix used in Rubber process,
• Result-oriented and proactive approach
• Coordination skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Hands on computers operations for database management.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement

Language skills

English, Hindi, Marathi or any other Indian Language

Comments / Additional requirements

Proactive and self starter

Experienced in dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Time Type:

Full time