QC Officer

Axalta; Vadodara; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a QC Analyst in Vadodara to ensure testing and approval of RM/PM/FG samples as per customer specifications and to conduct paint sample testing per national/international standards.

The role involves issuing standardized test reports, participating in MSA studies, and collaborating with Production and MT teams for RCFA through lab experiments. Shift work is required and the position offers benefits as indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Paint Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in QC testing within paints/coatings industry.
• Knowledge of ASTM/ISO paint testing standards.
• Hands-on experience with paint testing equipment such as Viscometers, gloss meters, DFT Meter & Analytical Instruments like Gas chromatography, KF Moisture Analyzer, Auto Titrator, Color Spectrophotometer.

Responsibilities

• Implement inspection plans for incoming materials and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with specifications for all released materials and products.
• Conduct trend analysis of finished goods test results to identify patterns and improvements.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of QC laboratory equipment.
• Provide final shade approval for finished goods prior to dispatch.
• Provie final batch sample approval.

Skills

Quality control testing

ASTM/ISO standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Paint Technology, or related field

Tools

Viscometers

Gloss meters

DFT Meter

Gas chromatography

KF Moisture Analyzer

Auto Titrator

Color Spectrophotometer

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Paint Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in QC testing within paints/coatings industry.
• Knowledge of ASTM/ISO paint testing standards.
• Hands‑on experience with Paint testing equipment's such as Viscometers, gloss meters, DFT Meter & Analytical Instrument such as Gas chromatography , KF Moisture Analyzer, Auto Titrator, Color Spectrophotometer

Job Purpose

• Ensure testing and approval of received samples of Raw Materials (RM), Packing Materials (PM), and Finished Goods (FG) as per defined customer specifications.
• Conduct paint sample testing in line with national/international standard test methods.
• Issue standardized test reports to customers.
• Participate in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Studies.
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing Technology (MT) teams for Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) of internal quality incidents through lab experiments.
• Actively support RCFA of customer complaints by conducting laboratory experiments.
• Work in Shifts with shift team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement inspection plans for incoming materials and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with specifications for all released materials and products.
• Conduct trend analysis of finished goods test results to identify patterns and improvements.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of QC laboratory equipment.
• Provide final shade approval for finished goods prior to dispatch.
• Provie final batch sample approval

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job‑related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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• This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.