Diamond Wire: - Shift Supervisor/Shift In-Charge

Skillventory; Jamnagar; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillventory in Jamnagar, India, is seeking a hands-on engineer to lead electroplating on the Diamond Wire manufacturing line, ensuring uniform, defect-free coatings and stable production. The role emphasizes chemical bath management (pH, temperature, concentration), troubleshooting, and continuous improvement using SPC, Cpk, and FMEA.

You will work with operators and lab staff to meet quality and efficiency targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrochemical Engineering.
• 2-4 years hands-on shop floor management experience in electroplating/ Process manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in electroplating process management and optimisation.
• Experience with pH, temperature, and concentration control in chemical baths.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as Cpk, SPC, and FMEA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise electroplating processes to achieve uniform coatings.
• Monitor chemical bath parameters (pH, temp, concentration) with lab coordination.
• Troubleshoot defects, equipment malfunctions, and chemical imbalances.
• Improve process performance for quality and efficiency.
• Establish quality control protocols using Cpk, SPC, and FMEA.
• Maintain plating lines, rectifiers, filtration systems, and related equipment.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through chemical use optimization.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, standards, and safety on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with operators and lab personnel for control and resolution.
• Oversee day-to-day shop floor activities for stable operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in process optimization and waste reduction.

Skills

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrochemical Engineering

Tools

Rectifiers

Filtration systems

Plating lines

Quality testing equipment

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Manage and optimise electroplating processes on the Diamond Wire manufacturing line to achieve uniform and defect-free coatings.
• Monitor and control chemical bath parameters such as pH, temperature, concentration, and other critical process parameters in coordination with the laboratory team.
• Troubleshoot plating defects, equipment malfunctions, and chemical imbalances to ensure smooth and stable production.
• Monitor process performance and implement improvements to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and production stability.
• Establish and follow quality control protocols using tools such as Cpk, SPC, and FMEA to ensure products meet defined quality and customer standards.
• Participate in the setup, calibration, and maintenance of plating lines, rectifiers, filtration systems, and related process equipment.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through optimisation of chemical consumption, reduction of scrap, and efficient utilisation of precious metals.
• Ensure adherence to defined process parameters, SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements on the shop floor.
• Work closely with production operators and laboratory personnel for effective process control and timely resolution of process-related issues.
• Monitor day-to-day shop floor activities and ensure stable and efficient operation of the electroplating process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimisation, quality improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrochemical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in shop floor management, preferably in electroplating/process manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in electroplating process management and optimisation.
• Good understanding of chemical bath management, including pH, temperature, and concentration control.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve plating defects, chemical imbalances, and equipment-related issues.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as Cpk, SPC, and FMEA will be preferred.
• Exposure to plating lines, rectifiers, filtration systems, and related equipment.
• Understanding of process quality, waste reduction, chemical consumption optimisation, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work closely with production operators and laboratory personnel.
• Good communication, collaboration, and shop floor management skills.