Corundum Coating & Innovation Pvt Ltd
Website:
thecorundumgroup.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/corundum-coating-innovation-pvt-ltd
Seniority: Entry level
Industries: Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
Job details:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Process Validation & Advanced Quality Excellence Leader
Women Leadership Driven Manufacturing Environment
📍 Location: Sinnar MIDC, Nashik District, Maharashtra, India
🏭 Company: Corundum Coating Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (CCIPL)
ABOUT CCIPL
Corundum Coating Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (CCIPL) is a fast-growing Indian advanced surface-engineering and corrosion-protection company focused on next-generation fastener coating and metal protection technologies for renewable energy, solar, infrastructure, automotive, offshore, industrial, and global OEM applications.
CCIPL specializes in advanced zinc flake coatings, dip-spin coatings, engineered corrosion-protection systems, and sustainable surface-treatment technologies designed for demanding C5/CX corrosion environments with validation targets reaching up to 10,000 hours Salt Spray Testing (SST) under laboratory testing conditions.
The organization is focused on building globally competitive, ESG-oriented, digitally traceable, process-driven manufacturing systems aligned with international OEM expectations, advanced industrial quality requirements, and future-ready sustainable manufacturing practices.
CCIPL strongly promotes women leadership and women participation in manufacturing, quality systems, laboratories, engineering, process validation, and operational management. We believe diverse teams build stronger organizations and more sustainable industrial ecosystems.
Women candidates and women engineering professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY
CCIPL is seeking a highly experienced, technically driven, and globally oriented Process Validation & Advanced Quality Excellence Leader to establish and strengthen world-class operational quality systems, process validation standards, OEM manufacturing discipline, ESG-oriented manufacturing practices, and advanced process-control systems within the organization.
The selected candidate will lead critical quality and validation functions related to zinc flake coatings, dip-spin coating systems, fastener coating technologies, surface-treatment operations, and corrosion-protection systems for automotive, renewable-energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
This role requires a strategic technical leader capable of integrating quality excellence, process validation, customer compliance, digital traceability, sustainability systems, audit readiness, and continuous operational improvement into day-to-day manufacturing operations.
The role will directly contribute to the future growth of CCIPL as an internationally benchmarked advanced manufacturing and corrosion-engineering organization.
WHAT SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE
Success in this position means establishing a disciplined, globally benchmarked, process-driven manufacturing quality culture aligned with OEM and advanced industrial expectations.
The successful candidate will:
• Build and implement robust process-validation systems
• Strengthen operational process discipline and traceability
• Improve coating consistency and corrosion-performance reliability
• Reduce quality deviations, customer complaints, and process variations
• Support future OEM approvals and customer qualification programs
• Drive ESG-focused manufacturing discipline and sustainability initiatives
• Develop a strong quality culture within production and operational teams
• Enhance audit readiness and international-standard compliance
• Establish data-driven quality-management systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Contribute to positioning CCIPL as a future-ready global surface-engineering organization
ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE & LEADERSHIP IMPACT
This role is a strategic leadership position within CCIPL’s manufacturing and operational excellence structure.
The Process Validation & Advanced Quality Excellence Leader will work closely with:
• Management and leadership teams
• Production and plant operations
• Laboratory and testing teams
• Maintenance and engineering departments
• Supply chain and inward inspection teams
• Customer quality and OEM representatives
• ESG and sustainability initiatives
• External laboratories, auditors, and certification agencies
The role is expected to influence the future operational standards, process maturity, and global manufacturing capability development of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Validation & Operational Excellence
• Lead overall process validation and operational quality excellence initiatives across coating operations
• Establish process-control systems for zinc flake, dip-spin, zinc plating, and advanced surface-treatment processes
• Develop validation methodologies for coating thickness, adhesion, curing, corrosion resistance, torque-control, and functional performance
• Drive process capability improvement and reduction of operational variability
• Monitor process consistency and ensure stable production performance
• Develop and implement operational process discipline across manufacturing departments
Quality Management Systems
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve advanced quality-management systems
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and OEM expectations
• Support implementation and maintenance of CQI-12, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems
• Develop SOPs, process sheets, control plans, validation documents, and inspection procedures
• Maintain operational traceability and documentation systems
• Drive layered process audits and internal quality-review systems
Incoming, In-Process & Outgoing Quality Systems
• Lead inward inspection, process inspection, and final inspection activities
• Develop process-monitoring and product-validation systems
• Ensure release approvals for dispatch and customer certification requirements
• Monitor non-conforming products and implement corrective-action systems
• Establish statistical process-control systems and data-based monitoring practices
OEM & Customer Quality Interface
• Support customer audits, process validations, and technical approvals
• Coordinate with OEM and Tier-1 customer quality teams
• Handle customer complaints, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation
• Support customer PPAP documentation and process-validation requirements
• Ensure customer confidence through process discipline and quality consistency
ESG & Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
• Promote ESG-focused operational practices within manufacturing systems
• Support environmentally responsible manufacturing practices
• Develop sustainable operational systems with focus on resource efficiency and waste reduction
• Support safe, inclusive, and responsible manufacturing culture
• Promote ethical operational governance and process accountability
Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence
• Lead CAPA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Improve operational efficiency and quality performance
• Reduce rejection rates, process variation, and quality-related losses
• Develop preventive-quality and proactive operational systems
• Support digital quality systems, data integrity, and future smart-manufacturing initiatives
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 10+ years relevant industrial experience
• Strong industrial experience in:
– Zinc Flake Coatings
– Dip-Spin Coating Systems
– Zinc Plating & Surface Finishing
– Fastener Coating Technologies
– Automotive & Industrial OEM Systems
– Renewable Energy Manufacturing Systems
– Tier-1 Supplier Quality Operations
– Surface Engineering & Corrosion Protection Systems
REQUIRED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Strong practical implementation knowledge of:
• CQI-12 Special Process Systems
• IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Systems
• ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
• ISO 10683
• ASTM F3393
• ISO 9227 / ASTM B117
• ISO 12944
• APQP
• PPAP
• SPC
• MSA
• FMEA
• CAPA
• 8D Problem Solving
• Layered Process Audits (LPA)
• OEM Audit Systems
• Traceability & Digital Documentation Systems
• Renewable Energy & Solar Industry Quality Requirements
• ESG & Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY EXPOSURE
Experience or exposure in:
• ECOMET Zinc Aluminium Flake Systems
• Zinc-Nickel Coatings
• Mechanical Galvanizing
• Hot Dip Galvanizing
• PTFE & Torque-Control Topcoats
• Anti-Galling Fastener Coatings
• Duplex & Multi-Layer Corrosion Protection Systems
• Corrosion Testing & Salt Spray Validation Systems
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred educational background:
• Surface Coating Technology
• Paint Technology
• Metallurgy
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Materials Engineering
Additional certifications in quality systems, automotive systems, or process excellence will be considered advantageous.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities
• Excellent leadership and operational-management skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work in fast-growing manufacturing environments
• Process-driven and detail-oriented mindset
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities
• Problem-solving and root-cause-analysis expertise
• Data-driven operational decision-making skills
• Ability to lead teams and cross-functional coordination
• Positive, inclusive, and professional working approach
COMPENSATION
💰 Annual CTC: Approx. ₹5 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per annum
(Compensation may vary depending on experience, technical capabilities, and industry exposure.)
LOCATION
📍 Sinnar MIDC, Nashik District, Maharashtra, India
JOINING REQUIREMENT
⚡ Immediate joining preferred
APPLICATION DETAILS
📧 Apply with detailed resume to: Director@ccipl-india.com
📱 WhatsApp / Call: +91 9867289420
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & WOMEN LEADERSHIP
CCIPL is committed to building an inclusive, respectful, technically progressive, and women leadership-driven manufacturing environment.
Women candidates, women engineers, women technologists, and women manufacturing professionals are strongly encouraged to apply and grow with our organization.
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