QAP Manager & Recipe Engineering

RKB Global Flux; Ranchi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RKB Global Flux in Ranchi, India, seeks a quality-focused professional to develop, review and optimise refractory product recipes while driving 5% raw material cost reduction without compromising quality. You will manage QA/QC activities, analyse test results, and coordinate with Production, Procurement and R&D to ensure consistent product quality and process efficiency.

The role requires strong knowledge of refractory materials and formulations, CAPA, and solid documentation skills to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of refractory raw materials and formulations/recipes.
• Experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
• Understanding of refractory manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality testing and interpretation of test results.
• Cost optimisation and raw material utilisation.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Strong process control and documentation skills.
• Ability to work closely with Production and Procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and optimise refractory product recipes/formulations.
• Drive minimum 5% reduction in raw material cost without compromising quality.
• Relevant experience in Quality assurance in Steel,Glass and Special Ceramics for refractories.
• Day in and Day out receipe design for Castables, Monolithics,Mortar,PCPF and refractory bricks.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify cost-effective alternatives.
• Monitor recipe adherence and process parameters.
• Manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.
• Analyse product quality, test results and process deviations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Reduce rejection, rework and quality variations.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement and R&D teams.
• Conduct trials for new and modified recipes.
• Standardise and document approved recipes and quality parameters.
• Address customer quality issues and provide technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process efficiency and cost.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and optimise refractory product recipes/formulations.
• Drive minimum 5% reduction in raw material cost without compromising quality.
• Relevant experience in Quality assurance in Steel,Glass and Special Ceramics for refractories.
• Day in and Day out receipe design for Castables, Monolithics,Mortar,PCPF and refractory bricks.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify cost-effective alternatives.
• Monitor recipe adherence and process parameters.
• Manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.
• Analyse product quality, test results and process deviations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Reduce rejection, rework and quality variations.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement and R&D teams.
• Conduct trials for new and modified recipes.
• Standardise and document approved recipes and quality parameters.
• Address customer quality issues and provide technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process efficiency and cost.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of refractory raw materials and formulations/recipes.
• Experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
• Understanding of refractory manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality testing and interpretation of test results.
• Cost optimisation and raw material utilisation.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Strong process control and documentation skills.
• Ability to work closely with Production and Procurement teams.