The Powder Coating Engineer is responsible for overseeing powder coating operations, ensuring high-quality finishes, optimizing coating processes, and maintaining production efficiency. The role involves process development, troubleshooting coating defects, equipment maintenance oversight, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Develop, implement, and optimize powder coating processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
Monitor coating thickness, adhesion, curing cycles, and finish quality according to specifications.
Troubleshoot and resolve coating defects such as orange peel, poor adhesion, uneven coverage, and contamination.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of powder coating systems, spray booths, curing ovens, and related equipment.
Select appropriate powder materials and ensure correct application parameters.
Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain documentation for process parameters, quality reports, and production metrics.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to improve overall plant performance.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
Train technicians and operators on powder coating best practices and safety procedures.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, rework, and downtime.