Quality Control Engineer

Resustainability; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Resustainability in Visakhapatnam is seeking a QC specialist for plastic recycling. You will inspect incoming scrap, identify polymer grades, and monitor quality through washing, shredding, extrusion, and pelletising.

You’ll conduct finished product tests (MFI, moisture, colour, bulk density, ash), maintain QC records and CAPA actions, and collaborate with production to drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.Sc/B.Tech in Chemistry or plastics tech.
• 1-3 years in plastic recycling or polymer manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PP/HDPE/LDPE/LLDPE/PPCP.
• Experience with MFI and moisture testing.
• Proficient in MS Excel and quality documentation.
• Analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming plastic scrap for contamination, moisture, dust, and impurities.
• Identify and segregate plastic grades (PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PPCP).
• Monitor quality at washing, shredding, extrusion, and pelletising stages.
• Conduct finished product testing (MFI, moisture, colour, bulk density, ash, contamination).
• Ensure finished granules meet customer specs and quality standards.
• Maintain daily QC reports, batch records, MIS and calibration docs.
• Identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement CAPA.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance for quality improvements.
• Ensure lab housekeeping, 5S and safety compliance.

Skills

Polymer types (PP/HDPE/LDPE/LLDPE/PPCP

MFI testing

Moisture testing

MS Excel

Quality documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech in Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Plastics Technology, or a relevant discipline

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Inspect incoming plastic scrap for contamination, moisture, dust, and impurities.
• Identify and segregate plastic grades such as PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and PPCP.
• Monitor quality at different stages of washing, shredding, extrusion, and pelletising processes.
• Conduct finished product testing, including Melt Flow Index (MFI), moisture content, colour, bulk density, ash content, and contamination.
• Ensure finished granules meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain daily QC reports, batch-wise inspection records, MIS, and calibration documents.
• Identify quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams for continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping, 5S, and safety compliance.

Qualification

Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech in Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Plastics Technology, or a relevant discipline.

Required Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in plastic recycling, plastic processing, or polymer manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and PPCP polymers.
• Hands-on experience in Melt Flow Index (MFI) and moisture testing.
• Basic understanding of plastic recycling and extrusion processes.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and quality documentation.
• Good analytical, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts, if required.

Preferred

Candidates with hands-on QC experience in recycled plastic granules manufacturing and blow film applications.