## ???? Job Overview * *Job Title:* Production Engineer - Porcelain Enameling Specialist * *Department:* Manufacturing / Production * *Reports To:* Production Manager / Plant Manager * *Company Profile:* A leading manufacturer of high-quality Porcelain Enameled Steel. * *Position Purpose:* To oversee and optimize the entire porcelain enameling process on steel (from raw materials to final firing).## ???? Key Responsibilities * *Line Supervision & Optimization:* Lead and optimize the production line, including milling, slip application, and high-temperature furnace firing (~850^{\circ}C). * *Quality Control:* Establish and monitor Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and perform quality tests (adhesion, hardness, chemical resistance, color). * *Troubleshooting:* Diagnose and resolve complex production defects like peeling, blistering, crazing, and color variation. * *Cross-Functional Collaboration:* Partner with QA for defect analysis and Corrective Actions (CAPA), and work with Maintenance on equipment optimization and PM planning. * *Team Leadership:* Train, mentor, and supervise operators and technicians. * *Inventory Management:* Control the inventory of key raw materials.## ???? Job Specifications & Requirements### 1. Education & Qualifications * *Essential:* Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials/Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. * *Highly Preferred:* Specialized certification/training in Ceramic Engineering, Coating Technology, or Corrosion Science.### 2. Experience Profiles * *Minimum Experience:* 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a continuous process-manufacturing environment. * *Technical Experience:* Proven background in industrial coating processes (powder coating, wet painting, galvanizing) OR ceramic/glass manufacturing. Furnace operation and thermal profiling experience is *mandatory*. * *Target Profile:* Direct experience in Porcelain (Vitreous) Enameling on metal substrates. * *Alternative Profile:* A high-potential Materials/Chemical Engineer with strong academic background in surface science, adhesion, or coatings, who is highly adaptable.### 3. Technical Knowledge & Skills * In-depth understanding of surface preparation (cleaning, pickling, priming) and thermal processing. * Knowledge of steel properties, ceramic frit compositions, and thermal expansion compatibility. * Proficiency in QA tools, lab test interpretation, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). * Familiarity with milling equipment, spray systems, continuous/batch furnaces, and basic PLC systems. * Proficiency in MS Office and Auto CAD.## ???? Core Competencies & Attributes * *Problem-Solving:* Ability to tackle rare, complex technical problems with limited precedents. * *Hands-on Approach:* Willingness to be on the factory floor and conduct practical trials. * *Continuous Learning (Most Crucial):* Eager to master a rare specialty through dedicated study, research, and global networking. * *Quality Focus:* Zero-tolerance for process deviations.