Arun Kumar S
Ceramic Engineer
Lawspet
Summary
Results-driven Ceramic Engineer with 24+ years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, R&D, and Production within the ceramics and porcelain tile industry. Seeking a Technical / R&D Manager role where I can leverage my expertise in QHSE management, strategic planning, and process optimization to drive organizational success. Passionate about innovation, cost-effective material development, and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Technical Support Manager / R&D (Tiles & Tableware)
IMERYS Ceramics India Pvt. Ltd.
Nadiad
- Current
- Leading product and process innovation for high-quality ceramic and porcelain products
- Managing glaze line processes, material development, and cost optimization strategies
- Overseeing quality control, customer technical support, and complaint resolution
QA/QC & Lab Manager
PORCELLAN CO. L.L.C
- (13 years 5 months)
- Spearheaded ISO 9001:2015, 14001, and 45001 compliance and certifications
- Increased production efficiency by 30%, reduced process losses from 6% to 3%, and minimized customer complaints by 70%
- Led glaze and body preparation improvements, achieving enhanced product quality
QA/QC & Production Incharge
RAK CERAMICS LTD
- (3 years 9 months)
- Managed quality control, production, and product testing for large-scale ceramic tile manufacturing
- Implemented process automation & efficiency improvements
Previous Roles
(Total 8+ Years)
- Spartek Ceramics (I) Ltd QC & Production Supervisor
- Sharadha Ceramics Pvt. Ltd Lab & Production Supervisor
- H & R Johnson (India) Ltd. In-Plant Trainee
Skills
- Product Development &Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- QHSE & ISO Certification Compliance
- R&D for New Materials and Designs
- Manufacturing Production Scheduling and Planning
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Technical Support
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Management
- Logistics Management
- Team Leadership & Training
- MS Office (Advanced Excel), SAP, Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Enhanced production efficiency and cost savings by optimizing body composition and reducing material waste.
- Successfully implemented 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Led technical audits & achieved international certifications (ISO, ESMA, SASO, CE Mark, Floor Score - USA).
- Resolved major customer technical issues related to planarity, staining, strength, and water absorption.
- Developed & commercialized robot glazing technology in sanitary ware production.
Education & Certifications
Diploma in Ceramic Technology,
Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015, Lead Auditor, (SGS, Abu Dhabi),
- ISO 14001:2015, Internal Auditor, (SGS, Abu Dhabi),
- ISO 45001, Internal Auditor, (SGS, Abu Dhabi),
- ISO 17025:2017, Internal Auditor, (ENAS, Abu Dhabi)
Affiliations
- ERP & Software: SAP (QC/Production Planner), MS Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Industry Standards: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 17025, SASO, CE Mark
Timeline
Technical Support Manager / R&D (Tiles & Tableware)
IMERYS Ceramics India Pvt. Ltd.
- Current
QA/QC & Lab Manager
PORCELLAN CO. L.L.C
QA/QC & Production Incharge
RAK CERAMICS LTD
Previous Roles
(Total 8+ Years)
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