Process Engineer (Goa)

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Process Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence
- Monitor & Optimize lens casting and curing process to improve productivity, yield and consistency.
- Analyse manufacturing defects and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce rejection levels.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to polymerisation, curing cycles, and process standardisation.
- Support implementation of lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies across production operations.
- Ensure process parameters are monitored and controlled through statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
- Collaborate with production teams to improve operational efficiency and process reliability Research & Development
- Develop and evaluate new resin formulations and optical monomers for enhanced lens performance.
- Conduct laboratory trials, pilot batch studies, and validation activities for recent product development.
- Optimize curing cycles including temperature and polymerization parameters to achieve superior optical quality.
- Perform root cause analysis and failure analysis for process-related and product-related issues.
- Work on improvement of optical and physical characteristics such as refractive index, hardness, impact resistance, and lens clarity. Mold & Process Control Management
- Oversee mold handling, cleaning, maintenance, and inspection activities to ensure precision and quality standards.
- Ensure adherence to process specifications and technical standards during manufacturing operations.
- Monitor process capability and recommend improvements for process robustness and repeatability.
- Maintain technical records, validation reports, process documentation, and development data. Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical process documents.
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices.
- Support internal audits, process validations, and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Polymer Engineering OR M.Sc./B.Sc. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Optics Years and Nature of Experience 8-12 years of relevant experience in optical lens manufacturing, polymer processing, resin casting, or precision chemical manufacturing. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n1x4m