Officer - QA/QC 1 1 1

About Lubrizol  

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.  

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

Summary of the Role:

To perform Quality Control (QC) activities for the Dahej site, ensuring timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. The role supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and drives continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:  

1. Perform physical, chemical, and performance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with approved test methods and specifications.

2. Execute routine laboratory testing and QC activities in a shift-based environment, ensuring timely testing and release of incoming materials, in-process samples and finished products.

3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, safety performance and cost effectiveness.

4. Maintain QA/QC documentation and data related to quality inspections, analysis of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

5. Ensure effective laboratory operations, including calibration, verification and maintenance of analytical instruments in accordance with established procedures and schedules.

6. Identify, recommend and implement process improvements to support manufacturing excellence and quality objectives.

7. Report quality incidents, deviations, non-conformances and out-of-specification (OOS) results observed during laboratory testing or process inspections.

8. Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure timely closure of non-conformances, customer complaints and quality incidents.

9. Coordinate with external service providers for preventive maintenance and servicing of laboratory instruments. Ensure proper sample retention practices and maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping.

10. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and EHS, to achieve site objectives and business goals.

11. Support 24x7 manufacturing operations by working in a rotational shift schedule and providing testing support across all shifts for in-process and finished goods evaluation.

Requirements (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):

Education / Certification:

1. Masters / bachelor’s degree in chemistry / Polymer Science / Polymer Technology preferably from a reputed universities & minimum work experience of 8 to 10 years in chemical Process industry or polymer compounding industry

2. Computer Skills: MS Office, SAP QA Module, LIMS, Minitab

Experience and Skills:  

1. Knowledge of polymers, PVC additives, or specialty chemicals preferred.

2. Strong knowledge in Polymer testing, Physical property testing and BIS requirements standards.

3. Familiar with the various key systems to drive Quality and operational excellence at manufacturing plants such as 5S, TQM, 7QC tools, Six sigma (preferred).

4. Demonstrates strong capability to lead, train, and guide technicians in polymer testing while ensuring compliance with quality standards and best practices.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Ability to receive and provide instructions with team spirit in effective manner.

7. Able to influence others to drive change.

Competencies for the Role:

1. Investigating Issues
2. Driving Success
3. Evaluating Problems
4. Creating Innovation

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.