Production Engineer - Construction Chemicals

Role & Responsibilities:

Hindustan Construction Chemicals is looking for a hands-on Production Engineer - Construction Chemicals to take responsibility for formulation support, production, quality checking and day-to-day technical operations of our construction chemical manufacturing unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise day-to-day production of construction chemical products.
• Handle production of tile adhesives, block joining mortar, ready-mix plaster, waterproofing chemicals, floor hardeners, microconcrete and related construction chemical products.
• Develop, modify, optimize and standardize product formulations based on performance, cost and raw material availability.
• Conduct laboratory trials and scale up successful formulations for plant production.
• Evaluate and test raw materials and ensure consistency and suitability for production.
• Monitor weighing, batching, mixing and manufacturing processes to maintain batch-to-batch consistency.
• Perform quality checks of raw materials, in-process batches and finished products.
• Identify and troubleshoot production and product-quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support product development, new product trials and improvement of existing products.
• Optimize formulations and production processes to reduce wastage and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain batch records, production records, SOPs and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with production workers and manage day-to-day factory activities.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and customer/product complaints through proper investigation and corrective action.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and use of raw materials and finished products.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in construction chemicals, dry-mix mortar, cement-based products, adhesives, waterproofing or related manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in formulation, production and quality control of construction chemical products will be strongly preferred.
• Candidates with experience in tile adhesives, grouts, ready-mix plaster, block joining mortar, waterproofing, floor hardeners, repair mortars or similar products are preferred.
• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology, M.Sc./B.Sc. Chemistry or a relevant technical qualification.
• Candidates from Civil/Materials background with strong relevant construction-chemical experience may also be considered.