Assistant Manager R&D Adhesive formulation

New Product Research & Development

• Design and formulate acrylics and rubber based novel pressure sensitive adhesives on  market needs and customer specifications.

• Understanding on solvent emulsion and hotmelt based pressure sensitive adhesives  

• Drives technology innovation through idea generation root cause analysis effective troubleshooting and implementing lasting corrective actions.

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration clear communication and structured data management.

• Deep practical understanding of key technical material properties performance characteristics and their critical interconnection with processing parameters converting efficiency and final end-use applications.

• Maintains a proactive watch on emerging technologies intellectual property and market trends within the adhesive industry for  strategic planning and securing a competitive advantage.

• Responsible for continuous productivity and efficiency improvement through digitalization and automation artificial intelligence and machine learnings

Project Management & Execution

• Accurate and timely management of Cost driven Business continuity and strategic projects for AMEA region in accordance with DDOS/Stage gate processes in line with the product strategy and AOP needs till development stage.

• Participate & conduct regular project calls with cross-functional teams & update A3 Project plans Timelines CTQs Specifications application test plans Reports and Reviews.

• Manage R&D process through Clarity platform including ideations to Project Develop stage

• Smooth transition of project from Develop stage to respective team for commercialization and also participate in all meetings till the completion of the project.

• Responsible for strategic idea generation aimed at cost mitigation and expanding the portfolio through new product development.

• Leads and manages R&D projects encompassing scope definition timeline management and seamless coordination with cross-functional teams (e.g. Procurement Manufacturing Marketing R&D cost out team).

• Communicates research outcomes effectively by documenting findings preparing comprehensive technical reports and clear presentation of results to stakeholders.

• Required actions and follow current process to drive project till develop stage

Qualifications :

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree or higher  in Chemistry or Engineering or Polymer Sciences disciplines 

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience 

• Excellent problem solving analysis and analytical skills.

• Excellent written technical and verbal communication and presentation skills.

ASPECTS HIGHLY PREFERRED: 

• Knowledge of polymer/rubber and allied materials.

• KRnowledge of testing equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English.

• Strong Technical report writing & Presentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work with regional colleagues

• Strong command of common computer software programs ( platforms etc.).

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time