Anodizing Engineer (Section Head)

Department

Production / Surface Treatment

Location

UAE

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Anodizing Engineer (Section Head) to lead and manage the anodizing production section. The role is responsible for overseeing anodizing operations, ensuring product quality, process efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in aluminum anodizing processes and proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Production & Process Control

• Lead and supervise daily anodizing operations (pre-treatment, anodizing, coloring, sealing, and finishing)
• Ensure anodizing parameters (current density, temperature, bath chemistry, time) meet quality standards
• Monitor production output, yield, and cycle times to achieve production targets
• Optimize processes to reduce defects, rework, and chemical consumption

Quality Assurance

• Ensure anodized products meet customer specifications and international standards (e.g., MIL-A-8625, ISO, QUALANOD – if applicable)
• Analyze and resolve quality issues such as color variation, burning, pitting, streaking, or poor sealing
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, testing, and corrective actions

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and develop anodizing operators, technicians, and shift supervisors
• Assign manpower, manage shift schedules, and evaluate team performance
• Provide technical training on anodizing processes, safety, and best practices

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of anodizing tanks, rectifiers, chillers, filtration systems, and cranes
• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or process upgrades

Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Enforce HSE standards related to chemical handling, waste treatment, and PPE usage
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and waste disposal procedures
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory inspections

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Track KPIs such as productivity, rejection rate, downtime, and chemical consumption
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and performance reports
• Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects

Requirements Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in aluminum anodizing operations
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or section head role

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of sulfuric acid anodizing, hard anodizing, coloring, and sealing processes
• Strong understanding of bath chemistry control and analysis
• Experience with aluminum alloys and surface finish requirements
• Familiarity with international anodizing standards
• Ability to troubleshoot complex anodizing defects

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work under production pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in extrusion or aluminum fabrication industries
• Knowledge of ERP or production tracking systems
• ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 exposure

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Leadership role with decision-making authority
• Professional growth and technical development
• Stable and safety-focused work environment

Job Type: Full-time