General Manager (R&D)- engineering plastic

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate the overall R & D strategy for the organization with respect to the product pipeline and process innovations.

• Identify and drive new products, product improvements and product application development for engineering plastics compounds in line with Loxim’s business strategy.

• Continuously focus on the expansion of the product portfolio (depth and breadth) to meet the changing needs of customers; ensure new products are brought to market in a timely manner and according to the allocated budget.

• Oversee on time technical support and product application developments to meet the needs of all customers across the regions. Decide technical feasibility for products and applications, basis OEM specifications and standards.

• Survey the global market and explore new and emerging technologies; evaluate potential for their use at Loxim and make recommendations to the Leadership team on the same.

• Develop best practice guidelines for research and development activities with respect to adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Ensure regulatory compliance of all R&D department activities. Liaison and secure the necessary certification from the relevant government body as applicable.

• Manage the R&D laboratory infrastructure including processing machines and analytical instruments that help with product development and meeting customer needs.

• Oversee the product risk rating of development grades across customer, grade, and application. Ensure continuous analysis of the risk profile for new grades and uses.

• Represent Loxim at international industry conferences and seminars, showcase Loxim’s activities and generate goodwill for the Organization.

• Enable training needs identification and ensure periodic trainings for all team members to ensure everyone is up to date with product and process advancements; create a future ready workforce.

• Develop internal training modules on EP compounds and blends to enhance the technical level of product and application knowledge across all functional areas.

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in Applied Chemistry/ Polymer preferred • Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Plastics/Polymers Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience working in Engineering Plastics/Polymers/ similar industry with 15-25 years of experience with at least 10-15 years in a R&D position of similar responsibility.

• Expertise in compounding of PA6, PA66, PP, PBT, PET, PC/PC blends is preferred.

• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, TS16964. •

Six sigma certifications preferred.

• Liaising skills with various stakeholders.

• Comprehensive understanding of product development, quality and compliance policies and procedures.