Lead R&D - Building Finishing System Sika

5.0 - 11.0 years

4 - 10 Lacs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

On-site

Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Coordination: Research and develop products as per the product ideas developed by product management. Follow company processes, supporting ISO compliance and procedures. Coordinate with the respective Sika global R&D manager for new product development projects. Raw Material & Supplier Management: Select and validate raw materials in coordination with the purchasing department. Support supplier selection and development to enhance product quality and reduce costs. Work on new/alternate vendor development to ensure product quality improvements and cost savings. Formulation & Production Procedures: Specify product formulations based on research and development needs. Define production procedures in collaboration with the production department. Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Provide troubleshooting support to technical, QC, and operations teams in case of unresolved customer complaints. Offer technical expertise to resolve product-related issues. Cost Optimization: Drive cost optimization efforts through product reformulation. Work on product enhancements to ensure both quality and cost-effectiveness. Ecology & Safety Compliance: Ensure the ecological and safety compliance of selected raw materials, intermediates, and final products. Confidentiality & Compliance: Maintain secrecy, safeguard confidential information, and comply with Sika's policies and guidelines. Collaboration for Toll Manufacturing: Develop formulations with Black Box for Toll Manufacturing locations. Collaboration with Retail & Market Teams: Work closely with the retail team and target market for product development to ensure alignment with market needs and trends. Skills & Competencies: Strong background in product development and research. Excellent coordination skills with global teams. Experience in raw material selection, supplier development, and formulation specification. Ability to provide technical support and troubleshoot complex issues. Knowledge of ecological and safety standards for raw materials and final products. Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in product development.

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