Chemical Engineer

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 new 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.
• Good 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 environment will be preferred.