Job Description

Responsibilities:

Developing safe working environment in line with statutory regulations Overseeing inspection and quality assurance of incoming raw materials, in-process checks, and finished products. Ensuring timely evaluation and qualification of new raw materials through lab trials and industrial validation. Supervising calibration, maintenance, and validation of laboratory equipment to ensure reliability of results. Conducting testing and analysis of R&D samples, pilot batches, and customer trial samples. Reduction in quality complaints of products through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. Customization of products / cost savings exercises for products Coordinating with cross-functional teams (production, procurement, R&D, Sales, site teams) to resolve quality issues. Training and mentoring QA/QC teams to upgrade technical knowledge and ensure skill development. Implementing ISO, BIS, ASTM, DIN, EN, API standards and ensuring compliance in product testing and certification. Conducting vendor audits, quality evaluation, and qualification of raw material suppliers. Ensuring traceability, documentation, and audit readiness Supporting new product development with performance validation and scale-up trials Promote sustainability initiatives such as reclaim material utilization.

Profile/Competencies:

Education, background, level of experience

B.Tech/ M.Tech (Ceramic Technology/Engineering) from a reputed Ceramic Institute. Minimum 15 years' experience in a QA & QC role of a reputed Refractory industry. Experience in Refractory Monolithics / brick industry will be preferred. The incumbent should have - Knowledge in Ceramics and Refractories Knowledge in various refractory testing and characterization techniques Analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and oral communication Knowledge in mineralogy, crystallography and phase diagrams Knowledge in refractory property - performance correlation. Hands on experience in various testing and characterization methods pertaining to refractories. Knowledge of quality standards (ISO, BIS, ASTM, DIN, EN) and certification processes. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and TQM principles. * Strong cross functional collaboration, customer-oriented mindset with focus on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.