QC Technician

Position Title: QC Technician

Reporting to:  R&D & QC Manager

Location: Chakan Factory

Company Profile 
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 33000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 10.42 billion in 2022. 
 
Overview: 
•  A qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. 
•  The  position  will  be  responsible  to  conducts  laboratory  tests  and  analyzes  data  of  Specialty Chemicals, Adhesives and Sealants. 
•  The  position  will  be  responsible  for  handling  sensitive  equipment  to  analyze  samples  or substances and conduct tests according to internal and external demand. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference. 
 
Roles and Responsibilities: 
•  Quality control of Raw Materials and Finished products of Local production – Sealants, Adhesives and Baffles. 
•  Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation needed for tests, quality control with minimal supervision. 
•  Designing and executing laboratory testing of Global Business projects according to Sika’s standard procedures. 
•  Performing product test for Quality control clearance and application tests. 
•  Document the results of the tests in form of a test report. 
•  Operate and maintain of the lab equipment. 
•  Stock management of relevant substrates, products, auxiliary materials, etc. 
•  Recognize irregularities, product problems, etc and communicate it properly. 
•  Consult with the Senior Technical and R&D Colleagues regarding lab projects/activity and provide 
appropriate follow-up. 
•  Follow the activity calendar as per QC Manager.  
•  Report results of Raw Materials, In-Process Control, Finished Goods in ERP system. 
•  Sampling of raw materials as per sampling plan. 
•  Conduct tests and provide testing certificate and revalidation letter as per Corporate/Local guidelines. 
•  Conduct Product Audit, MSA/Capability Study and Requalification tests. 
•  Ensure that nonconforming product is not shipped to the customer and that all potential 
nonconforming product is identified and contained. 
 
Authorities: 
•  Stop production in case of non-conformity of products, Processes and during shipment. 
•  Clearance and Rejection of raw material and finished goods  
 
Qualifications/Experience: 
•  Education in Polymers, Plastics, Chemical. 
•  1-2 years’ experience in Quality Control, chemical analysis, testing of raw material and finished goods,  Application of Adhesives  and Sealants ( Preferably Polyurethane / SMP / Epoxy / Acrylics). Competencies: 
Functional 
•  Familiarity within the Performance Chemical, Polymers, Elastomers, Adhesives, Sealant in Industrial and Automotive markets. 
•  This position requires attention to detail communication and ability to perform mathematical and scientific calculations using spreadsheet and statistical software. Experience in pH meter, Viscometers, DMA, TGA, DSC, UTM, Titrators, IR Spectrometry, Lab Mixers, Fume Hood, etc. 
•  Knowledge on ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 norms. 
•  Exposure to documents like PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan. 
•  Knowledge in Problem solving Techniques (8D report, Ishikawa, etc.). 
 
Behavioural 
•  Good Team player and ability to co-ordinate with internally and externally. 
•  Excellent written and verbal English communication 
•  Organizing skill to meet daily/weekly/monthly quality targets. 
•  Ability to plan and execute work as per desired quality, time and cost.