Assistant Manager PAINT QC in PEB (Pre Engineered Building)

Axmiyan Hr Solution; Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad District, Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Quality Control (Paint) for a reputed PEB manufacturing company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The candidate should have 7-11 years of hands-on Paint QC experience in PEB/structural steel, with strong knowledge of surface preparation, blasting, coating thickness measurement, and customer/TPI inspections.

The role involves ensuring painting quality across the manufacturing process, reducing waste, maintaining compliance with customer specs, ITPs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Paint Quality Control in a PEB/structural steel environment.
• Knowledge of ITP, QAP, NCR processes and coating inspection standards.
• Ability to manage shift-wise inspection activities and coordinate with production and customers.

Responsibilities

• Painting Inspection & Quality Control as per approved schedules, ITPs and standards.
• Maintain shift-wise inspection reports, quality dossiers and test records.
• Coordinate with customers and TPI agencies for inspections and clearances.
• Conduct RCA for painting defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor blasting and painting processes; ensure proper storage, handling and usage of paints.
• Lead and oversee the paint QC team across shifts.

Skills

Paint QC

PEB industry

Team management

Surface preparation

WFT/DFT knowledge

Customer/TPI coordination

Documentation

Tools

SMAAC

Inspection equipment

Job description

Job Description Assistant Manager QC (Paint)PEB

Company: Reputed PEB (Pre-Engineered Building) Manufacturing Company

Position: Assistant Manager Quality Control (Paint)
Experience: 7-11 Years

Job Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Industry: PEB / Structural Steel / Engineering Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager QC (Paint) for a reputed PEB manufacturing company in Ahmedabad.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in the Paint Quality Control department of a PEB or structural steel manufacturing company, with strong knowledge of surface preparation, blasting, painting inspection, coating thickness measurement, quality documentation, and customer/TPI inspections.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring painting quality throughout the manufacturing process, minimizing paint wastage, resolving quality issues, and maintaining compliance with customer specifications, approved ITPs, QAPs, and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Painting Inspection & Quality Control

• Conduct painting inspections at the plant as per inspection offers and approved inspection schedules.
• Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), drawings, customer specifications, and applicable standards.
• Inspect surface preparation, blasting quality, surface cleanliness, surface profile, and painting application.
• Monitor Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) to ensure compliance with specified coating requirements.
• Inspect painted structural steel components for coating defects, uneven application, pinholes, peeling, runs, sagging, and other surface irregularities.
• Verify paint mixing, dilution, pot life, recoat intervals, curing time, and application procedures as specified.
• Ensure the correct paint system, primer, intermediate coat, and finish coat are applied as per project specifications.

2. Quality Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain shift-wise painting inspection reports and update inspection records in SMAAC/registers.
• Prepare quality dossiers, inspection reports, checklists, and other quality-related documents.
• Raise Observation Reports (ORs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for deviations from approved drawings, ITPs, QAPs, and painting specifications.
• Maintain inspection records, traceability of paint materials, batch details, and test reports.
• Ensure timely reporting of quality issues and inspection failures to the reporting officer.

3. Customer & Third-Party Inspections

• Coordinate with customers and Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies for painting inspections and quality clearances.
• Arrange inspection activities and ensure the availability of relevant documents, test equipment, and inspection records.
• Address customer/TPI observations and ensure timely closure of inspection findings.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and other internal departments to ensure smooth execution of inspection activities.

4. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for painting defects and quality failures.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring painting issues.
• Investigate coating failures, poor adhesion, inadequate thickness, surface contamination, and other paint-related defects.
• Work closely with production teams and painting contractors to improve process quality and reduce rework.

5. Blasting & Painting Process Control

• Conduct regular qualification tests for blasters and painters.
• Monitor blasting and painting activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct paint trials for new projects and recommend suitable painting systems and application methods.
• Coordinate with paint suppliers and contractors regarding material quality, application methods, and technical issues.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, mixing, and usage of paint materials.
• Proactively identify opportunities to minimize paint wastage and improve paint consumption efficiency.

6. Team Management & Coordination

• Lead and monitor the paint quality control team to ensure effective inspection coverage across shifts.
• Coordinate with production personnel, painting contractors, suppliers, and inspection agencies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7- 11 years of relevant experience in Paint Quality Control.
• Experience working in a PEB manufacturing company is mandatory.
• Strong practical knowledge of blasting, surface preparation, painting inspection, and coating quality control.
• Knowledge of WFT, DFT, surface profile, adhesion testing, and environmental condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with ITP, QAP, NCR, RCA, inspection reports, and quality dossiers.
• Experience coordinating with customers and TPI agencies.
• Good communication, documentation, troubleshooting, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a plant/manufacturing environment and manage shift-wise inspection activities.

Important Application Criteria

• Candidates currently working in a PEB company in the Paint QC department will be preferred.
• Candidates must possess relevant hands-on experience in structural steel painting and coating inspection.
• Job location is Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ONLY.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to Ahmedabad.
• Candidates who are unwilling to relocate to Ahmedabad should not apply.