Manager - Plating

Psm Fasteners; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Psm Fasteners in India specializes in automotive component manufacturing with a focus on zinc and nickel plating, passivation, and surface treatment. The role demands 10–13 years of hands-on plating experience, strong process control, and leadership in laboratory management and safety practices.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, maintain compliance with ISO standards, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to ensure uninterrupted plating

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of experience in plating operations and processes.
• BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or MSc Chemistry required.
• Experience in Environmental, Health & Safety compliance and laboratory management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all critical plating process parameters to ensure stable operations.
• Optimize plating bath chemistry through regular analysis and adjustments.
• oversee zinc, nickel, passivation, and pretreatment processes to meet specs.
• Drive yield by reducing defects, rework, and process variations.
• Analyze plating defects and implement corrective actions.
• Train operators and laboratory staff on chemical handling, controls, safety and quality.

Skills

Zinc plating

Nickel plating

Passivation

Surface treatment

Electroplating

Automotive component manufacturing

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. Chemistry

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure stable and consistent plating processes by monitoring and controlling all critical process parameters.
• Optimize plating bath chemistry through regular chemical analysis, additions, and troubleshooting to achieve consistent coating quality.
• Monitor zinc, nickel, passivation, and pre-treatment processes to meet customer and specification requirements.
• Achieve targeted production yield by minimizing defects, rework, and chemical process variations.
• Analyze plating defects such as poor adhesion, blistering, burning, pitting, discoloration, and corrosion failures, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Train and develop operators and laboratory personnel on chemical handling, process controls, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Conduct periodic Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and ensure compliance with EHS regulations and safe chemical handling practices.
• Manage laboratory operations, including procurement of chemicals, consumables, testing equipment, and calibration activities.
• Verify inward chemical test reports, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and supplier quality documents before material approval. Monitor chemical consumption, optimize dosing, and implement initiatives to reduce chemical costs and process waste.
• Drive continuous improvement through CAPA, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis to improve process capability and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, environmental regulations, and wastewater treatment requirements.
• Prepare process performance reports, bath analysis records, quality trend analysis, and management MIS for review.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, and Process Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted plating operations and on-time customer delivery.

Preferred candidate profile

• Industry experience: Hands-on experience in Zinc Plating, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Surface Treatment, Electroplating, and Automotive Component Manufacturing.
• Educational requirement: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc. Chemistry.
• Required experience: 10 - 13 years.
• Environmental & Safety Compliance, Laboratory Management