Job Description:

Position: Lab Head

Location: Vapi

Experience: 12 -14 Years

Industries: Automobile

Responsibilities:
Lead and manage laboratory operations across manufacturing plant.
Supervise and guide laboratory chemists and technicians.
Ensure standardize laboratory practices, testing procedures, and reporting systems.
Develop and implement SOPs and best practices.
Monitor and maintain plating bath chemistry for ABS, Nickel, Copper, and Chrome plating processes.
Oversee etching and activation processes for plastic electroplating.
Perform routine bath analysis (metal concentration, additives, pH, conductivity, temperature).
Ensure accurate chemical dosing and timely replenishment.
Monitor plating line performance and maintain process stability.
Identify and troubleshoot plating defects (peeling, adhesion issues, blistering, burning, uneven thickness).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
Ensure plating quality meets automotive standards and customer specifications.




Oversee testing for coating thickness, adhesion, corrosion resistance, and surface finish.
Support internal and external quality audits.
Maintain laboratory records, chemical logs, and analytical reports.
Prepare technical reports on bath performance and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO documentation requirements.
Ensure secure handling, storage, and disposal of plating chemicals.
Maintain environmental compliance and coordinate with ETP operations.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting and process improvements.

Required skills:
Robust expertise in plastic electroplating (ABS) with hands-on experience in Nickel, Copper, and Chrome plating.
Proficiency in plating bath chemistry control, chemical analysis, and defect troubleshooting.
Experience working with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) and plating sp

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