Quality Controller - Lab
Havelock One Interiors
Role:Summary
To perform laboratory testing and quality control activities for metal manufacturing, sandblasting, pretreatment, and powder-coating operations, ensuring compliance with specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Testing and Coating Quality
Conduct and record coating tests including DFT, gloss, adhesion, impact, flexibility, hardness, scratch resistance, and salt-spray testing.
Perform hot-water immersion/boiling tests as required and evaluate results against specifications.
Maintain traceability of test samples, accurate records, and laboratory reports.
Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and maintained.
Report non-conforming results and ensure affected products are controlled.
Follow laboratory safety and chemical handling procedures.
Sandblasting Parameters and Surface Inspection
Monitor sandblasting parameters and inspect surfaces for cleanliness, contamination, defects, and required surface profile.
Verify abrasive quality, compressed-air cleanliness, and compliance with surface preparation standards.
Document findings and ensure corrective actions are completed before further processing.
Pretreatment Process Monitoring
Monitor pretreatment processes and chemical parameters including concentration, pH, conductivity, temperature, and rinse-water quality.
Verify bath condition, cleaning effectiveness, and process controls.
Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve deviations and verify corrective actions.
Powder-Coating & Painting Process Control
Monitor powder application parameters, coating thickness, and curing conditions.
Inspect coated products for adhesion, appearance, curing, colour, gloss, and thickness defects.
Support in-process and final inspections and assist in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for coating issues.
Quality Systems, Reporting and Improvement
Maintain inspection, test, calibration, and non-conformance records.
Conduct audits and support corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving tools.
Monitor quality trends and support TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and rework.
Coordination and Team Responsibilities
Plan daily laboratory activities and ensure timely completion of tests and reports.
Guide quality personnel on approved procedures and safety requirements.
Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers on quality-related matters.
Escalate critical quality issues and provide timely management updates.
Candidate Requirements
5–7 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality control, powder coating, metal manufacturing, or surface treatment operations.
Knowledge of coating inspection and testing methods, sandblasting controls, pretreatment chemistry, and powder-coating processes.
Ability to interpret test data, prepare reports, and use Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills with a focus on quality and safety.
