Role & responsibilities
Monitor and optimize chemical parameters in the melamine moulding process.
Manage colour mixing, pigmentation, and surface finishing to achieve consistent product quality.
Troubleshoot issues such as colour mismatch, surface defects, burn marks, cracks, and finish-related problems.
Work closely with Production, Quality, and R&D; teams for process improvement.
Evaluate and develop raw materials such as melamine resin, hardener, pigments, and other additives.
Conduct trials for recent raw materials, colours, formulations, and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with food-grade chemical safety and quality requirements.
Maintain MSDS/SDS records and ensure proper storage, handling, and labelling of chemicals.
Monitor product quality parameters related to strength, shine, durability, colour, and surface finish.
Maintain process reports, technical documentation, and quality records.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejection, improve productivity, and maintain consistent product quality.

Preferred candidate profile
B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc.



in Industrial Chemistry / Applied Chemistry.
24 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in melamine, moulding, kitchenware, plastics, resins, or similar product manufacturing.
Hands-on knowledge of melamine-formaldehyde resin, moulding processes, hardeners, pigments, and additives.
Practical experience in colour formulation, pigmentation, and surface finishing will be preferred.
Positive understanding of food-grade chemical safety and compliance requirements.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a practical approach.
Knowledge of MSDS/SDS, chemical handling, storage, and documentation.
Familiarity with quality standards for domestic and export markets.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and ERP systems for reporting, BOM, inventory, and QC tracking.
Good communication and coordination skills with Production, Quality, and R&D; teams.
Candidates who are hands-on, quality-focused, analytical, and willing to work in a manufacturing setting will be preferred.

📌 Chemical Engineer Rajkot
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