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- Manage day-to-day laboratory activities supporting surface treatment and special processes.
- Conduct chemical analysis of process baths used for anodizing, plating, cleaning, conversion coating, passivation, and other surface treatment processes.
- Monitor and maintain chemical bath parameters such as concentration, pH, temperature, conductivity, specific gravity, and other applicable parameters.
- Ensure laboratory testing is carried out as per approved procedures, customer specifications, and applicable aerospace standards.
- Prepare and maintain laboratory test reports, analysis records, chemical logs, and process monitoring documents.
- Ensure timely testing and release of process baths to support uninterrupted production.
- Identify abnormal chemical parameters and coordinate with the Surface Treatment team for necessary corrections.
- Establish and maintain laboratory testing methods, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Perform validation and verification of laboratory test methods wherever required.
- Ensure laboratory instruments and equipment are calibrated and maintained within defined intervals.
- Maintain chemical reference standards, reagents, solutions, and laboratory consumables with proper identification and traceability.
- Monitor chemical consumption and support optimization of chemical usage and process costs.
- Support surface treatment process development, trials, new product introduction, FAI, and process validation activities.
- Investigate laboratory deviations and abnormal test results and support root cause analysis.
- Coordinate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and external laboratories for testing and technical requirements.
- Support customer, internal, certification, and regulatory audits related to laboratory and special processes.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with EHS requirements.
- Train and guide laboratory personnel on testing procedures, equipment operation, safety, and documentation.
- Drive 5S, Kaizen, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory.
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