General Manager: R&D (Thermoplastics Compounds)

Company Overview

11 June 2025

The new company will combine LATI's technological know-how, as a European leader in high-performance techno polymers, with LOXIM's strong local presence, well-established position in the automotive and electrical markets, and extensive business network across India. LOXIM operates with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons and has a prominent presence in the industrial district of Sanand (Gujarat). This robust manufacturing base will enable the joint venture to efficiently address the growing demand in the E&E, household appliances, automotive, and e-mobility sectors.

LATI-LOXIM

Responsibilities

• Formulate the overall R&D strategy for the organization with respect to the product pipeline and process innovations.
• Identify and develop products in a timely manner and provide suitable solutions for Automotive, E&E and other applications.
• Continuously optimize existing formulations and take complete ownership of the products.
• 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.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all R&D department activities. Liaison and secure the necessary certification from the relevant government body as applicable.
• 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 company at international industry conferences and seminars, showcase company’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 Engineering Plastic compounds and blends to enhance the technical level of product and application knowledge across all functional areas.

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Science/Chemistry (preferred)
• Post Graduate Degree in Applied Chemistry/ Polymer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics/Polymers

Preferred Skills

• 15+ years of experience working in Engineering Plastics/Polymers/ similar industry, with atleast 10+ years in a R&D position of similar responsibility.
• Expertise in compounding of PA6, PA66, PP, PBT, PET, PC, blends is preferred.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA and IATF16964 certification.
• Lean Six sigma certification preferred.

Salary Budget

• INR 50 Lacs per annum and above

Interested candidates are invited to share their resumes with us at jobs@latiloxim.com