- 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.
- Solid 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.